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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 22h

We are well on our way to becoming the Small Business Capital of the Southeast, and this groundbreaking new program is another exciting step towards that goal. I’m grateful to all the partners that are making entrepreneurship possible for everyone in our inclusive community.

City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 22h

Our Disabled Services Division, with the Mayor’s Disability Council, Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business (JSEB) Program, and FSCJ proudly announce the launch of the Entrepreneurship Program for Individuals with Disabilities.

More details: jacksonville.gov/welcome/news...

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 3d

Jacksonville is consistently one of the Navy’s most requested postings in the country. The reason is because our citizens care deeply for those who have served, and continue to serve. Happy 250th Birthday U.S. Navy!

City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 3d

Happy 250th Birthday U.S. Navy 🎂 As the home of both NAS Jax and NS Mayport, we take great pride in the brave sailors past and present who call our City home. Thank you for two and a half centuries of serving our great nation with honor, courage, and commitment.

📷: US Navy

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City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 3d

☀️ Good Morning ☀️

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day! No Victory Monday today, but if you are a fan of these cooler mornings, it’s definitely a win. Let’s have an amazing start to our week today, leading towards a wonderful week ahead. Make it happen Jacksonville!

St. John’s River and the Northbank and main st bridge

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City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 6d

Save the date 🗓️ The latest Lunch & Learn event from the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission is Wednesday, October 29th from 11:30am-1pm at the Jacksonville Library Main Branch Downtown. Grab your lunch and join us in a discussion about AI in the workplace.

More details: www.jacksonville.gov/jhrc

graphic shows a robot at a computer and words lunch and learn ai in the workplace wednesday october 29th 1130am to 1pm jacksonville public library main branch

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 6d

Join us in celebrating this unforgettable championship season, the team’s positive impact on our community, and the spirit of excellence that continues to make Jacksonville proud. (2/2)

jumbo shrimp gm harold craw, mayor deegan, councilman ron salem, and mascots k-9 and scampi

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 6d

They're shrimp-ly the best! 🏆 Our Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp took home a lot of hardware this year winning both the International League and AAA Championships. We were honored to add one more piece to their trophy case as we presented the Jumbo Shrimp a key to the city today at City Hall. (1/2)

mayor deegan, ron salem, and members of the jumbo shrimp staff and front office standing behind two trophies and a key to the city

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 7d

As part of the Vision Strong Duval launch, they’re making a remarkable gift to our city: 300 pairs of protective glasses for the men and women of the JFRD with 1,500 more to come! We’re so grateful for the innovation and community spirit driving this important effort forward. (2/2)

a box of protective eyewear from firstline

a person speaking to a large group of people at city hall

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 7d

It was wonderful to launch the Vision Strong Duval initiative today at City Hall. This is a project born from U.S. Navy veteran Anthony Miles, who experienced vision challenges during his service on a nuclear submarine. After retirement, he founded a protective eyewear line called Firstline (1/2)

mayor deegan with founders of firstline eye protection, jfrd, and her administration holding an official proclamation

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City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 8d

The numbers are in from last month's 2025 International Coastal Cleanup and they're amazing:

♻️ 624 Volunteers at 27 sites
♻️ 1,272 Volunteer Hours
♻️ 18,130 lbs. of Trash Collected

We're so appreciative of everyone who participated - Thanks for keeping our shorelines clean and pristine!

mayor deegan holding a blue trash bag with two members of the beaches sea turtle patrol in blue shirts

a little toddler putting trash into a blue bag

two people stooped over picking up trash on the beach

Mayor deegan putting trash into a blue bag on the beach

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 9d

We're proud to introduce JaxPawFinder - Jacksonville’s first AI-powered app designed to connect dogs and cats with their forever homes. Enter what matters most in an adoptable pet like age, size, temperament, or energy level, then JaxPawFinder instantly matches you with pets that are the best fit.

a group of people posing outside of our acps shelter with a mural of a dog behind them

mayor deegan speaking in front of a poster that says jax paw finder help me find my furever home

a person smiling at a white and black dog

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks to everyone across the city for wearing teal today. Go Jags! #DUUUVAL

Mayor Deegan’s administration wearing teal

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 9d

We are pledging to make a difference by continuing our work to build a more sustainable and resilient city. Let’s keep moving forward, together, toward a greener, healthier Jacksonville for all.

City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 9d

Florida Climate Week is officially underway! 😎 We were proud to host the kickoff this afternoon at City Hall with our partners VoLo Foundation, St. Johns Riverkeeper, and the Jacksonville Climate Coalition.

For a complete schedule of events, please go to: www.jacksonville.gov/welcome/news...

mayor deegan with two other people holding up an official proclamation for florida climate week in jacksonville

a booth in city hall for florida climate week kickoff

mayor deegan putting a green sticker on a white piece of posterboard

graphic of events for florida climate week in jacksonville

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 10d

I’m grateful for our growing partnership with the Jacksonville Housing Authority and it’s my hope that this is the start of many more shared projects between JHA and the City. (2/2)

mayor deegan getting a tour of the inside of a new affordable home

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 10d

More than 6,000 affordable homes have been built, or are in progress since I took office. Back in June, we broke ground on 5 brand-new, single family homes in Durkeeville and today, just 98 days later, they are finished and ready for families to move in. (1/2)

mayor deegan and members of the jacksonville housing authority and her administration in front of a new affordable house

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City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 10d

🌥️ Good Morning 🌥️

Happy Monday Duval! @mayordeegan.bsky.social has proclaimed today “Turn Up In Teal Day.” Let’s see an obnoxious amount of teal around town as we show our support for the Jaguars on Monday Night Football tonight. Let’s have a great day today with a Victory Tuesday tomorrow!

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 12d

It was amazing to see NFSEE's horse-powered reading program firsthand. Students with intellectual differences learn to read while guiding horses, stopping at words and phrases along the way. Thanks to the teachers and staff for helping the next generation of leaders find a love for reading. (2/2)

A young student holding a pony practicing reading

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 12d

Readers are leaders and I was so thrilled to spend some time with the young leaders at the North Florida School For Special Education this afternoon. After we read, the kids got to visit the River City Readers Bookmobile and take home a new book for themselves. (1/2)

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 13d

Today marks an exciting “step” forward not only for the Jaguars and the Stadium of the Future, but also for the entire city. These 66 steps represent another rendering becoming reality and is the first part of the Stadium of the Future fans will be able to use during our next home game Monday night!

a group of people cutting a teal ribbon for the opening of grand staircase one

new grand staircase one at gate 1 of everbank field

mayor deegan holding two pieces of a teal ribbon

jaguars president mark lamping, mayor deegan, and jaguars hall of famer tony boselli

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 13d

What a wonderful start to Pride Weekend in Jacksonville this morning at JASMYN’s 19th annual Coming Out Day Breakfast. Let’s keep moving forward with love in our hearts and love for our neighbors. Because everyone is welcome in our city, no matter who you are or who you love.

Mayor Deegan speaking at the JASMYN coming out day breakfast

Mayor Deegan and two other people holding up a mayoral proclamation

A video screen that says one heart. One community. Standing strong

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 13d

I invite everyone in Jacksonville to consider adopting a park. Go to www.jacksonville.gov/adoptaparkfor complete information. Let’s all do our part to “Keep Jax Cute, Don’t Pollute.” (2/2)

mayor deegan and chris bravo holding an adopt a park sign with his name on it

mayor deegan speaking to a group of people at tillie fowler park about the new adopt a park program

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 13d

Our new “Adopt A Park” program with JaxParks and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful will give every neighborhood, business, school, and community group a chance to take ownership of the green spaces that make our city so special. (1/2)

mayor deegan speaking at tillie fowler park about the new adopt a park program

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 14d

This 252-room property represents a huge win for our city by attracting leisure travelers, conference attendees, healthcare professionals, Mayo patients and their families to our region.  Thank you for choosing Jacksonville and for being an integral part of our community from the get-go. (2/2)

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Mayor Donna Deegan @mayordeegan.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Hilton, the Conrad Hospitality team, and the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville on the unveiling of the new Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic - Not only the first signature Hilton Hotel in Jacksonville, but it’s also the first full-service hotel in this market in nearly two decades. (1/2)

Mayor Deegan speaking behind a lectern with Hilton on it

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City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 14d

On this Yom Kippur, we hope that all of our Jewish friends and neighbors are sealed in the Book of Life. May you have an easy fast and a sweet new year.

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City Of Jacksonville @cityofjax.bsky.social · 16d

Tomorrow is the big day - Join us as we advance our shared commitment to accessibility for all at the 2025 ADA Symposium. This free event Wednesday, October 1st features expert-led sessions on accessibility, compliance, & inclusive design.

Registration & more: www.jacksonville.gov/ada2025#regi...

city of jacksonville ada symposium 2025 wednesday october 1st 9am to 5pm schultz center 4019 boulevard center drive

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