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Historic Eastside residents: Join us, Groundwork Jacksonville and Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) for a guided Emerald Trail tour Thursday, May 29th from 6 to 7:30pm. Meet at A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park and learn more about proposed Emerald Trail routes through your neighborhood. groundworkjacksonville.org/emerald-trail/…

Durkeeville neighbors, new signalized crosswalk improvements on Kings Rd between Myrtle Ave & Minnie St are going in today! This multi-year effort will improve safety for walking, biking, & driving. Crews are working near Standard Feed & Seed. FDOT District 2 & North Florida TPO

With the University of Florida expanding to Jacksonville, opportunity comes knocking. Save the date for an information session for Jacksonville small businesses. The sessions will cover upcoming contracting opportunities, how to become a UF supplier, and available support.

This half acre park has a popular basketball court and, now, a brand new playground! For our neighbors in Ortega Farms, Westconnett, Venetia, and Ortega, this one is in biking distance and shaded by oaks during hot days.

Ortega neighbors, the Ortega Carriage House project will be withdrawn by City Council next Tuesday evening. The property has been sold. Any future projects that require rezoning would have to come back before City Council.

Whenever the world makes you cynical, remember D-Day. With courage and determination, the impossible became possible. Today, we honor the heroes who fought for freedom and turned the tide of history. 📷: “Into the Jaws of Death,” June 6, 1944.

📅 Mark your calendar: Community Impact Day is coming up on Saturday, June 28! 🛍️🍓 Our Grocery Giveaway kicks off at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on fresh produce and tons of fun! #BuildingCommunity #SupportLocal #TogetherWeThrive

Juneteenth is often called America’s second Independence Day—it marks June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This year marks the 160th anniversary, and Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing is

Interesting conference coming to the Prime Osborn next week with Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) & Guident . If you follow autonomous vehicles and are interested in autonomous transit, regulatory challenges, the inclusion of AI and Smart Corridors, it's free to attend. autonomousvehicleday.com

Today is Juneteenth— 160 years since Union troops arrived in Galveston to enforce emancipation and free the last enslaved Black Americans. We honor the progress made and continue the fight for justice, equity, and the promise of liberty for all.

Attention military members and vets 🇺🇸 Here's the schedule of events this week from our Military Affairs & Veterans Department: 🟥 6/24: Food Farmacy with Feeding Northeast FL at NAS Jax (5391 Collins Rd) from 10-Noon. 🟥 6/26: Ask-An-Attorney with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid at City Hall from 9-Noon.

It is our responsibility to know and pass on our history to future generations. Register and mark the calendar to join Yollie with Yollie on the 5th, or, head to her website to book your own tour. explorejaxcore.com

Let’s get back to doing the good work Jacksonville is asking for us to do: housing affordability, homelessness, economic development, and establishing a neighborhood Bill of Rights. Thank you, Mayor Donna Deegan for vetoing 2025-138.

Get out of the house this weekend with a driving tour to see our dozens of murals created by Black artists or celebrating Black excellence catalogued by the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. Find the Google Map here: blackmuralmap.com/mural-map-jax 📸 Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville’s July 4th Fireworks kick off at 9 PM Friday from Acosta & Main St Bridges. Map attached shows the best viewing areas, including RiversideArtsMarket. The Garden Club is welcoming the public this year as well, details on their flyer. Be safe, have fun.

Happy Fourth of July! 📸 Mark Krancer at kramkranphoto.com

Share with the veterans in your life!

Join the conversation on public safety. Jax Sheriff's Office is hosting town halls in order to share initiatives based on last year’s community feedback. Here are the ones that cover District 7 - they are open to all.

Help out, stock up, or connect with your neighbors! Our Community Impact Day is back on the 26th, with the Grocery Giveaway starting at 10 AM sharp! Got a question? Give us a call! 📞 904-470-8899

My statement regarding this morning's Transportation, Energy and Utilities Committee meeting: