The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and the City of Jacksonville have awarded $10,000 grants to 60 local artists in the city's first Individual Artists Grant Pilot Program.

Jacksonville's District 3 residents can converse with law enforcement leaders on a community walk organized by Sheriff T.K. Waters and his team for community engagement.

Clay County is launching a public safety initiative to install over 500 AEDs and Narcan kits at various locations, aided by federal funds and local organizations.

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn's prison report date was deferred to Jan 27, 2025, due to hurricane damage to his home. He maintains his innocence and appeals his sentence.

Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach has been fined $151,606 for violating child labor laws, including having minors work excessive hours and operate water slides without proper certification.

Neptune Beach will participate in Florida City Government Week from Oct 21-27 to educate residents about municipal operations and encourage community involvement. Activities will include educational sessions to increase transparency.

FEMA starts door-to-door outreach in Jacksonville to assist those affected by disasters, with teams operational daily, ensuring authenticity with official identification to prevent fraud.

St. Johns County receives over $11 million in federal and state funding to hire 21 new firefighters and acquire a gas pipeline fire simulator, as well as to construct a new community center and library.

St. Johns County celebrated St. Johns County – Israel Friendship Day on October 15th to honor the local Jewish community and their cultural contributions.

St. Johns County hires an emergency debris removal contractor to help clear hurricane damage, asking residents to sort and place debris curbside for efficient recovery.

Jacksonville's school district is considering merging several schools to streamline operations and reduce costs by 2025, with meetings underway to discuss the impact on students and the community.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan's comparison of Trump's deportation plan to "concentration camps" sparked controversy, drawing criticism from some Jewish leaders and Republicans.

Duval County is mailing out Sample Ballots to all 490,351 registered voters and providing electronic versions to further engage citizens before the General Election. Early Voting sites will open with specified hours for voter convenience.