Mayor Donna Deegan
@mayordeegan.bsky.social
45th mayor of the City of Jacksonville, Florida.
There was so much joy at the 27th annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville Charitable Toy Giveaway today. 20,000 gifts were given to 5,000 good boys and girls, including 450 bikes and scooters. Thanks to the volunteers and sponsors who brought a Merry Christmas to these deserving kids.
December 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
There was so much joy at the 27th annual Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville Charitable Toy Giveaway today. 20,000 gifts were given to 5,000 good boys and girls, including 450 bikes and scooters. Thanks to the volunteers and sponsors who brought a Merry Christmas to these deserving kids.
Today, on Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day, I encourage every resident to join me in honoring the memory of the 28 JFRD personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for our community, and in extending support and gratitude to the families and colleagues who keep their legacy alive. (1/2)
December 11, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Today, on Fallen Firefighter Memorial Day, I encourage every resident to join me in honoring the memory of the 28 JFRD personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for our community, and in extending support and gratitude to the families and colleagues who keep their legacy alive. (1/2)
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The Get Covered Jax campaign is back - aimed at helping Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered.
If you have questions, we're hosting a phone bank today, Thursday, December 11, from 7am-7pm. Phonebank volunteers can be reached at 904-516-2552.
www.jacksonville.gov/getcoveredjax
If you have questions, we're hosting a phone bank today, Thursday, December 11, from 7am-7pm. Phonebank volunteers can be reached at 904-516-2552.
www.jacksonville.gov/getcoveredjax
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Get Covered Jax campaign is back - aimed at helping Jacksonville residents without health insurance get covered.
If you have questions, we're hosting a phone bank today, Thursday, December 11, from 7am-7pm. Phonebank volunteers can be reached at 904-516-2552.
www.jacksonville.gov/getcoveredjax
If you have questions, we're hosting a phone bank today, Thursday, December 11, from 7am-7pm. Phonebank volunteers can be reached at 904-516-2552.
www.jacksonville.gov/getcoveredjax
It was an honor to deliver gifts and meet with men and women who’ve served at the 5 Star Veterans Center annual holiday luncheon today. This vital local center empowers veterans facing housing instability, so our community can support those who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms.
December 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
It was an honor to deliver gifts and meet with men and women who’ve served at the 5 Star Veterans Center annual holiday luncheon today. This vital local center empowers veterans facing housing instability, so our community can support those who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms.
We heard exciting updates on our fast growing economy at yesterday's JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon. I'm always grateful for their work to attract more businesses and jobs and for the opportunity to share the city's progress on permitting, small business support, and infrastructure.
December 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We heard exciting updates on our fast growing economy at yesterday's JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon. I'm always grateful for their work to attract more businesses and jobs and for the opportunity to share the city's progress on permitting, small business support, and infrastructure.
These three labor unions represent 2,600 hardworking city employees in positions ranging from solid waste collection to librarians to park rangers. In Jacksonville, we will always stand up for the hardworking people who make our city go.
Today, @mayordeegan.bsky.social signed the three-year agreements that provide well deserved raises to city employees. We thank our three labor union partners for working with us on an outcome that is good for city staff and taxpayers. We also thank City Council for approving the contracts.
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM
These three labor unions represent 2,600 hardworking city employees in positions ranging from solid waste collection to librarians to park rangers. In Jacksonville, we will always stand up for the hardworking people who make our city go.
Today, we opened doors for 90 families who deserve a safe, stable place to call home. And we did so right before the holidays, which made this moment even more special. I’m grateful to Ability Housing and all the community partners who made the Village at Cedar Hills possible.
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Today, we opened doors for 90 families who deserve a safe, stable place to call home. And we did so right before the holidays, which made this moment even more special. I’m grateful to Ability Housing and all the community partners who made the Village at Cedar Hills possible.
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🌥️ Good Morning 🌥️
Happy Victory Monday! We hope everyone had an awesome weekend and are drying out after some much-needed rain. It’s another gorgeous start to the day today with sun and cool temperatures forecast for later in the week. Let’s have a great one today - Make it happen Jacksonville!
Happy Victory Monday! We hope everyone had an awesome weekend and are drying out after some much-needed rain. It’s another gorgeous start to the day today with sun and cool temperatures forecast for later in the week. Let’s have a great one today - Make it happen Jacksonville!
December 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🌥️ Good Morning 🌥️
Happy Victory Monday! We hope everyone had an awesome weekend and are drying out after some much-needed rain. It’s another gorgeous start to the day today with sun and cool temperatures forecast for later in the week. Let’s have a great one today - Make it happen Jacksonville!
Happy Victory Monday! We hope everyone had an awesome weekend and are drying out after some much-needed rain. It’s another gorgeous start to the day today with sun and cool temperatures forecast for later in the week. Let’s have a great one today - Make it happen Jacksonville!
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Today, we honor the patriotism and courage of the brave souls who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. To the thousands of servicemen and women who sacrificed all defending our great nation on that "day that will live in infamy, we are forever grateful for your service.
December 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Today, we honor the patriotism and courage of the brave souls who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor. To the thousands of servicemen and women who sacrificed all defending our great nation on that "day that will live in infamy, we are forever grateful for your service.
We had a fantastic time at the 13th annual Let’s Move Jacksonville event, a celebration of health, leadership, and the amazing power of young people to shape a better future for us all. Thank you to Betty Burney and the phenomenal students of the I’m a STAR Foundation for your leadership.
December 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
We had a fantastic time at the 13th annual Let’s Move Jacksonville event, a celebration of health, leadership, and the amazing power of young people to shape a better future for us all. Thank you to Betty Burney and the phenomenal students of the I’m a STAR Foundation for your leadership.
We’re not just opening a park today, we’re opening the door to a stronger, more vibrant, more unified Jacksonville. We are building spaces that bring people together, because a connected city is a thriving city.
Today is a transformational day for our city as we officially opened Riverfront Plaza. Located on the Northbank just west of the Main Street Bridge, this iconic space serves as the front door to Downtown and we're thrilled to finally see so many smiling faces enjoying it already!
December 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
We’re not just opening a park today, we’re opening the door to a stronger, more vibrant, more unified Jacksonville. We are building spaces that bring people together, because a connected city is a thriving city.
We are investing in these parks because they’re public infrastructure. They help make sure every family has safe places to play, walk, and get together. The idea is to turn our downtown riverfront into a true front porch for the whole city.
We're cutting the ribbon on so many parks, it's getting tough to keep track 🌳 RiversEdge Park, located at 2010 Prudential Dr. opened last week on the Southbank. Next up is the official opening Riverfront Plaza on the Northbank this Friday.
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RiversEdge Park Ribbon Cutting
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December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We are investing in these parks because they’re public infrastructure. They help make sure every family has safe places to play, walk, and get together. The idea is to turn our downtown riverfront into a true front porch for the whole city.
For the past 26 years and counting, Jacksonville has displayed the World AIDS Day Quilt. We stand with the healthcare professionals, advocates, educators, & community partners who are driving progress and compassion in the work to end HIV and AIDS.
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
For the past 26 years and counting, Jacksonville has displayed the World AIDS Day Quilt. We stand with the healthcare professionals, advocates, educators, & community partners who are driving progress and compassion in the work to end HIV and AIDS.
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☁️ Good Morning ☁️
Happy Victory Monday! What a weekend with Holiday River Fest Saturday and a Jags win yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came out to ring in the holiday season with us. We love seeing our riverfront active and full of smiles. Let’s have a great day today and a wonderful week ahead!
Happy Victory Monday! What a weekend with Holiday River Fest Saturday and a Jags win yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came out to ring in the holiday season with us. We love seeing our riverfront active and full of smiles. Let’s have a great day today and a wonderful week ahead!
December 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
☁️ Good Morning ☁️
Happy Victory Monday! What a weekend with Holiday River Fest Saturday and a Jags win yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came out to ring in the holiday season with us. We love seeing our riverfront active and full of smiles. Let’s have a great day today and a wonderful week ahead!
Happy Victory Monday! What a weekend with Holiday River Fest Saturday and a Jags win yesterday. Thanks to everyone who came out to ring in the holiday season with us. We love seeing our riverfront active and full of smiles. Let’s have a great day today and a wonderful week ahead!
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From all of us at the City of Jacksonville, we wish you and yours a festive and safe Thanksgiving filled with family, food, and fun!
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
From all of us at the City of Jacksonville, we wish you and yours a festive and safe Thanksgiving filled with family, food, and fun!
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Reminder: There will not be any waste collections on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 27th. If Thursday is your normal garbage, yard waste, recycling, or bulk collection day, the make-up day will be Saturday, November 29th.
Collections on Friday, November 28th will take place as scheduled.
Collections on Friday, November 28th will take place as scheduled.
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Reminder: There will not be any waste collections on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 27th. If Thursday is your normal garbage, yard waste, recycling, or bulk collection day, the make-up day will be Saturday, November 29th.
Collections on Friday, November 28th will take place as scheduled.
Collections on Friday, November 28th will take place as scheduled.
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Join us this weekend, November 29th, 2025, for the Holiday River Fest starting at 5pm Downtown:
🎄 Tree Lighting in Riverfront Plaza
🛥️ Light Boat Parade
🎆 Fireworks
⛸️ Ice Skating and Holiday Market
🎶 Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain
Go to jaxholidayriverfest.com for complete details.
🎄 Tree Lighting in Riverfront Plaza
🛥️ Light Boat Parade
🎆 Fireworks
⛸️ Ice Skating and Holiday Market
🎶 Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain
Go to jaxholidayriverfest.com for complete details.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Join us this weekend, November 29th, 2025, for the Holiday River Fest starting at 5pm Downtown:
🎄 Tree Lighting in Riverfront Plaza
🛥️ Light Boat Parade
🎆 Fireworks
⛸️ Ice Skating and Holiday Market
🎶 Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain
Go to jaxholidayriverfest.com for complete details.
🎄 Tree Lighting in Riverfront Plaza
🛥️ Light Boat Parade
🎆 Fireworks
⛸️ Ice Skating and Holiday Market
🎶 Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain
Go to jaxholidayriverfest.com for complete details.
This new park is more than beautiful green space and riverfront access. It is designed with health, connection, and quality of life at its heart. In other words, everything my administration is about!
RiversEdge Park is now open! 🌳🛝 Located on the Southbank at 2010 Prudential Drive, the newest JaxPark features 4 parks in 1 with a playground, outdoor swings, cooling misters, an outdoor gym, marsh boardwalk, and a continuous river walk to Friendship Fountain.
More information: riversedgejax.com
More information: riversedgejax.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This new park is more than beautiful green space and riverfront access. It is designed with health, connection, and quality of life at its heart. In other words, everything my administration is about!
Congratulations to Chief Master Sergeant Harris and the entire Planet Skate team on the opening of their new roller skating rink. Located at 9441 Lem Turner Road, Planet Skate is the first to be built on the Northside in more than 30 years. (1/2)
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Congratulations to Chief Master Sergeant Harris and the entire Planet Skate team on the opening of their new roller skating rink. Located at 9441 Lem Turner Road, Planet Skate is the first to be built on the Northside in more than 30 years. (1/2)
It was an incredible honor to accept the Jake Godbold Award from the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board last week. Mayor Godbold believed that we have a responsibility not just to manage the present, but to protect the future. (1/2)
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It was an incredible honor to accept the Jake Godbold Award from the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board last week. Mayor Godbold believed that we have a responsibility not just to manage the present, but to protect the future. (1/2)
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🌁 Good Morning 🌁
Happy Victory Monday Duval! These Jags win are starting to be habit forming. Hopefully, everyone is in the habit of taking some extra caution on the roads as we have some thick fog in parts of our area this morning. Let’s have a great day today - Make it happen Jacksonville!
Happy Victory Monday Duval! These Jags win are starting to be habit forming. Hopefully, everyone is in the habit of taking some extra caution on the roads as we have some thick fog in parts of our area this morning. Let’s have a great day today - Make it happen Jacksonville!
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
🌁 Good Morning 🌁
Happy Victory Monday Duval! These Jags win are starting to be habit forming. Hopefully, everyone is in the habit of taking some extra caution on the roads as we have some thick fog in parts of our area this morning. Let’s have a great day today - Make it happen Jacksonville!
Happy Victory Monday Duval! These Jags win are starting to be habit forming. Hopefully, everyone is in the habit of taking some extra caution on the roads as we have some thick fog in parts of our area this morning. Let’s have a great day today - Make it happen Jacksonville!
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Our annual Celebration of Valor is more than just 25 events from October to December, it's a reflection of the appreciation we hold for our military members and their families.
Go to www.jacksonville.gov/departments/... for the remaining schedule of Celebration of Valor events
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Go to www.jacksonville.gov/departments/... for the remaining schedule of Celebration of Valor events
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2025 Celebration Of Valor
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November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our annual Celebration of Valor is more than just 25 events from October to December, it's a reflection of the appreciation we hold for our military members and their families.
Go to www.jacksonville.gov/departments/... for the remaining schedule of Celebration of Valor events
youtu.be/5u8c81GumQg
Go to www.jacksonville.gov/departments/... for the remaining schedule of Celebration of Valor events
youtu.be/5u8c81GumQg
The annual Farm City luncheon is a wonderful way to celebrate our agriculture industry and collaboration between rural and urban communities. It takes all of us working together to ensure every family can put food on the table. That collaboration is what makes our city special.
November 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The annual Farm City luncheon is a wonderful way to celebrate our agriculture industry and collaboration between rural and urban communities. It takes all of us working together to ensure every family can put food on the table. That collaboration is what makes our city special.
Downtown Vision Inc. just released the 2025 State of Downtown Report. This report and all the cranes in the air are a testament to the real momentum we have in Downtown Jacksonville. Let's keep it going together!
Read the full report here: dtjax.com/2025-state-o...
Read the full report here: dtjax.com/2025-state-o...
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Downtown Vision Inc. just released the 2025 State of Downtown Report. This report and all the cranes in the air are a testament to the real momentum we have in Downtown Jacksonville. Let's keep it going together!
Read the full report here: dtjax.com/2025-state-o...
Read the full report here: dtjax.com/2025-state-o...