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Friday, June 12, 2026 · Atlantic Beach
Education Subcommittee Meets Today at City Hall
The Mayor's Health and Accessibility Advisory Board's Education, Healthcare & Wellness Subcommittee meets today at City Hall at 11 a.m. The public can attend in person or join via Microsoft Teams.
Public Safety Subcommittee Meets at City Hall
The Mayor's Public Safety, Veterans & Faith Subcommittee convened Friday at City Hall to discuss policy matters affecting Jacksonville.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Jacksonville launches litter reduction campaign with app, cleanup competition
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan launched "Keep Jax Cute: Don't Pollute," a campaign combining cleanup competitions, a mobile app for reporting dumping, and community engagement to reduce litter citywide.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Jacksonville launches $400,000 equipment push against illegal dumping
Jacksonville invests $400,000 in all-terrain vehicles, cameras, and volunteer supplies to fight litter and illegal dumping across the city.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Jacksonville Fire Chief Bans All Open Burning in Duval County
Jacksonville Fire Chief Percy Golden II banned all open burning in Duval County immediately due to dangerous wildfire conditions.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Jacksonville hosts 250th anniversary celebrations July 3-4 with free music, fireworks
Jacksonville celebrates America's 250th anniversary July 3-4 with free music, fireworks, and activities across three downtown locations.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Jacksonville lifts emergency burn ban as conditions improve
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue lifted its emergency burn ban after rainfall reduced fire danger across Duval County. Year-round open burning regulations remain in effect.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Jacksonville lifts emergency burn ban as conditions improve
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue lifted its emergency burn ban effective immediately, citing improved weather and recent rainfall that reduced fire danger across Duval County to low levels.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Jacksonville urges residents to prepare as hurricane season opens
Jacksonville officials released a hurricane preparedness guide today as the Atlantic season opened, urging residents to review emergency plans and supplies before a storm threatens.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Pamela Blalock Named Top Volunteer at Beaches Museum
Pamela Blalock volunteered 578 hours at Jacksonville Beach's Beaches Museum in 2023, making her the museum's top volunteer.
Friday, June 12, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Friday, June 12, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Friday, June 12, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Friday, June 12, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Friday, June 12, 2026