Jacksonville Local Information
Practical information for Jacksonville and Duval County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Jacksonville: schedule, holidays and bulk
Jacksonville collects garbage and yard waste weekly and recycling every other week. Out by 6 a.m. Only Thanksgiving and Christmas shift pickups. 630-CITY.
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Jacksonville, Duval County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Jacksonville fits into Duval County and Florida: the city, the county, Duval County School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Duval County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Jacksonville's 2026 city rate stays at 11.1919 mills. Bills go out in November; pay by Nov. 30 for 4% off, and taxes are delinquent April 1. 904-255-5700.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Jacksonville
Jacksonville permits are filed online through JaxEPICS; the Building Inspection Division is at 904-255-8500 and Zoning at 904-255-8300, both in the Ed Ball Building.
Road work
Jacksonville road closures: Arlington Expressway on Friday
Arlington Expressway service road and University Boulevard close 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. Main Street Bridge is down a southbound lane into 2027.
Home prices
Jacksonville home prices and housing market
The typical Jacksonville home was worth $285,103 in August 2026, down 0.8% in a year and 7.3% below the November 2022 peak, Zillow's index shows.
Schools
Jacksonville schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Duval County Public Schools runs every public school in Jacksonville. No school Nov. 11 or Nov. 23-27; winter break Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Call 904-390-2000.
Things to do
Things to do in Jacksonville this month: October 2026
October in Jacksonville: Spooktacular at the Zoo, a free JaxParks movie Oct. 23, Treats at the Plaza Oct. 31 and the Jacksonville Fair from Nov. 5 to 15.
Hurricanes
Hurricane prep guide for Duval County
Duval County has six evacuation zones, A to F; look yours up at maps.coj.net/evsearch. Shelters open only when the city says so. Alerts: AlertJax and JaxReady.
Voting
Voting in Duval County: registration, polling places and early voting
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 20 to Nov. 1 at 24 Duval County sites. Mail ballot requests close Oct. 22. Elections office: 904-255-8683.
Farmers markets
Jacksonville farmers markets
Riverside Arts Market runs every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., under the Fuller Warren Bridge and takes SNAP. Jacksonville Farmers Market on Beaver Street is open daily.
Parks
Parks and trails in Jacksonville
Jacksonville runs more than 400 park sites: Hanna Park's beach and 20 miles of bike trails, Huguenot Memorial Park, the Baldwin Rail Trail and the riverwalks. JaxParks: 904-255-7930.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Duval County
Florida, not Duval County, inspects Jacksonville restaurants. Of 1,719 first-visit inspections from July 1 to Oct. 8, 990 needed no further action, state records show.
Business
New businesses in Jacksonville: October 2026 roundup
New in Jacksonville: 47 food businesses the state licensed in September, from Sweetgreen at Town Center to Maple Street Biscuit in San Marco and 18 food trucks.
Public notices
Public notices in Jacksonville: where to find legal notices
Where Jacksonville and Duval County post legal notices: City Council agendas, land use hearing notices, Clerk foreclosure sales and Florida Public Notices. This is an index only.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall in Jacksonville
Jacksonville's key numbers: 630-CITY (904-630-2489) for city services, the mayor's office at 904-255-5000, all 19 City Council members and JSO non-emergency at 904-630-0500.
Population
Jacksonville population and growth: Census figures
Jacksonville had an estimated 1,017,689 residents on July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since the 2020 census and 23.8% since 2010, Census Bureau figures show.
Power outages
Power outages in Jacksonville: who to call and outage maps
Jacksonville power outages: JEA at 904-665-6000 or 800-683-5542, Beaches Energy at 904-247-6171 and FPL at 800-468-8243, with outage map links.
History
Jacksonville history and landmarks
Jacksonville was laid out in 1822 and named for Andrew Jackson. Its 109 National Register listings, the Great Fire of 1901 and where to visit.
Moving
Moving to Jacksonville: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Jacksonville? JEA supplies power, water and sewer. Get a Florida license within 30 days and register cars within 10. Homestead deadline March 1.
Transit
Getting around Jacksonville: roads, transit, airport, parking
Getting around Jacksonville: I-95, I-10 and I-295, JTA buses (904-630-3100), the Skyway pausing Nov. 2, JAX airport and downtown parking garages.
Neighborhoods
Jacksonville neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
The City of Jacksonville maps 202 named areas inside its limits. Our guide covers 12, with ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values.
Neighborhoods
Argyle Forest, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Argyle Forest is a 993-acre Westside area in ZIP 32244 with 1,483 single-family homes, zoned for Chimney Lakes Elementary and Westside High.
Neighborhoods
Arlington, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Arlington on the city map is a 902-acre area in ZIP 32211 with Tree Hill Nature Center and two elementary schools. Zoned for Terry Parker High.
Neighborhoods
Avondale, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Avondale is an 880-acre neighborhood on the St. Johns River in ZIP 32205, mostly single-family homes, with Boone Park. Zoned for Riverside High.
Neighborhoods
Deerwood, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Deerwood is a 4,304-acre Southside area in ZIP 32256 with 2,268 single-family homes, 2,338 condos and 4,328 apartment units. Zoned Atlantic Coast.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Jacksonville is a 428-acre area on the city map in ZIP 32202, mostly condos and apartments, zoned for Raines High. Typical value $155,595.
Neighborhoods
Mandarin, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Mandarin on the city map is a 3,996-acre area in ZIP 32223 with 4,143 single-family homes, zoned for Mandarin High, graded A for 2026.
Neighborhoods
Murray Hill, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Murray Hill is a 1,275-acre neighborhood in ZIP 32205 with 3,865 single-family homes, zoned for Riverside High, 1.5 miles from I-10.
Neighborhoods
Oceanway, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Oceanway is a 5,149-acre Northside area in ZIPs 32218 and 32226; half its single-family homes date from 2006 or later. Zoned for First Coast High.
Neighborhoods
Ortega, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Ortega is a 663-acre neighborhood in ZIP 32210 where 1,007 of 1,052 residential parcels are single-family homes, with seven small city parks.
Neighborhoods
Riverside, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Riverside is a 1,154-acre neighborhood southwest of downtown in ZIP codes 32204 and 32205, with 15 city park sites. Zoned for Riverside High.
Neighborhoods
San Marco, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
San Marco is a 621-acre neighborhood across the river from downtown in ZIP 32207, zoned for Hendricks Avenue Elementary and Terry Parker High.
Neighborhoods
Springfield, Jacksonville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Springfield is an 888-acre neighborhood north of downtown in ZIP 32206; half its single-family homes date from 1919 or earlier. Zoned for Raines.
Neighborhoods
Jacksonville vs Orange Park vs Atlantic Beach vs Neptune Beach
Tax rates, schools, Zillow home values, Census figures and city services for Jacksonville and its three nearest neighboring cities, side by side.
Schools
Jacksonville public schools: every school, zone and report card
Every public school in Jacksonville: 124 Duval County district schools and 38 charters, with addresses, enrollment, 2026 grades and zone links.