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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · Jacksonville
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Jacksonville bans all open burning as drought reaches worst levels in 150 years
Jacksonville bans all open burning effective immediately as the region faces extreme drought and the driest conditions since 1872.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Jacksonville bans all open burning as drought hits 150-year low
Jacksonville banned all open burning immediately as the region faces its driest conditions in 150 years, with the Keetch-Byram Drought Index at critically high levels.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Jacksonville lifts emergency burn ban as conditions improve
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue lifted its emergency burn ban Tuesday after rainfall improved conditions and reduced wildfire risk across Northeast Florida.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Jacksonville lifts emergency burn ban as fire danger drops
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue lifted its emergency burn ban today after recent rainfall reduced fire danger across Northeast Florida. Residents still must obtain permits for legal outdoor burning.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Jacksonville lifts emergency burn ban as conditions improve
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department lifted its emergency burn ban effective immediately after rainfall reduced wildfire risk across Northeast Florida.
Tuesday, June 16, 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.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026