Public Notice: Accidental Sewer Spill

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

About 2,000 gallons of untreated wastewater has spilled into Thompson School Creek due a contractor accident. As soon as it was noticed, the flow was stopped.Work was being done to replace the culverts over Thompson School Creek ...

Traffic Advisory: Culvert to be Replaced; Part of Wardola Street to close for five months

A new bridge over an environmentally sensitive creek will help improve water quality and safety. The work to do so will take about five months and close part of Wardola Street at the Thompson School Creek crossing for that period.

Forty-year-old culverts c...

Henderson Drive Rehabilitation Progress

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Henderson Drive Project nearing End of Phase 1

Crews working on the three phase project to improve and repave Henderson Drive believe they are a month out from completing Phase 1.

The project was delayed by Hurricane Florence, ext...

Passport Services Available at City Hall and the Center for Public Safety

Passport Services

Business or vacation taking you abroad? The City of Jacksonville is certified through the US Department of State as a Passport Acceptance Facility. We offer the following services:

• Passport forms
• Passport photos
• Expedited and overnight servi...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

Public Input Meeting for Community Development Annual Action Plan

Your opinion matters and today is an opportunity for you to share your ideas and ask questions about the City’s Annual Action Plan which specifies how federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds should be spent:

Join us: January 23, 20...

Parks Master Plan Public Input Meeting

City of Jacksonville Recreation & Parks is seeking public input for the development and direction of Jacksonville’s 17 parks. A total of 260+ acres encompass the City’s park system: JacksonvilleNC.gov/ParksCitizens are asked to att...

Traffic Advisory: Culvert to be Replaced; Part of Wardola Street to close for five months

A new bridge over an environmentally sensitive creek will help improve water quality and safety. The work to do so will take about five months and close part of Wardola Street at the Thompson School Creek crossing for that period.

Forty-year-old culverts c...

City Skatepark Closing January 6, 2020

In light of a recent NC Court of Appeals ruling that concerned the type of equipment at the Jacksonville Skatepark, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City to remove the equipment and close the facility effective January 6, 2020...

FEMA Public Notice - Hurricane Dorian Damage Reimbursement Opportunity

FEMA hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants within Onslow County for eligible damages caused by Hurricane Dorian occurring September 1, 2019, with an incident closing date of September 9, 2019.

Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone

Jacksonville's Opportunity Zone

An Opportunity Zone is an economically-distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment. Opportunity Zones were added to the tax code by the Tax Cu...

Henderson Drive Rehabilitation Progress

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Henderson Drive Project nearing End of Phase 1

Crews working on the three phase project to improve and repave Henderson Drive believe they are a month out from completing Phase 1.

The project was delayed by Hurricane Florence, ext...

Passport Services Available at City Hall and the Center for Public Safety

Passport Services

Business or vacation taking you abroad? The City of Jacksonville is certified through the US Department of State as a Passport Acceptance Facility. We offer the following services:

• Passport forms
• Passport photos
• Expedited and overnight servi...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

JFES Offers Car Seat Installation Assistance

Need help installing a car seat or want someone to check your work? Jacksonville Fire and Emergency Services offers free installation and check service to Citizens throughout the year.

JFES is certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a Permanen...

Passport Services Available at City Hall and the Center for Public Safety

Passport Services

Business or vacation taking you abroad? The City of Jacksonville is certified through the US Department of State as a Passport Acceptance Facility. We offer the following services:

• Passport forms
• Passport photos
• Expedited and overnight servi...

Tips for Making Safe Internet Purchase Exchanges

The Jacksonville Police Department reminds all to be cautious when buying or selling items on local internet and social networking exchange sites.

As a service to the community, the Center for Public Safety maintains an Internet Shopping Exchange area in t...

Jacksonville's Got Talent

Jacksonville's Got Talent Auditions

We are holding auditions for finalists who will compete at the Jacksonville's Got Talent Show on Saturday, May 2 during Jacksonville's Jamboree.  Whether you sing, dance, tumble, write poems or tell jokes, we in...

Pet Parade

Jacksonville Pet Parade

Join us for our 2nd annual Pet Parade!  Pets of all sizes, types and varieties are welcome and we encourage you to register for our contests.

• Saturday, March 21
• Fun will start at 11AM, with the parade kicking off at 12PM
• Georg...

Youth Spring Sports Registration

Youth Spring Sports Registration

The Jacksonville Recreation Department offers a variety of youth sports during the spring season.

• Sports Leagues offered:
  • Baseball - ages 5-18 (age prior to May 1, 2020)
  • Softball - ages 7-18 (age prior to January 1, 2...

Public Input Meetings: Parks Master Plan

Jacksonville Recreation & Parks is seeking public input for the development and direction of Jacksonville’s 17 parks. A total of 260+ acres encompass the City’s park system: JacksonvilleNC.gov/ParksCitizens are asked to attend one ...

Mystery Movie Nights

Mystery Movie Nights

this family friendly event includes activities, games, crafts and music.  Concessions will be available for purchase, so be sure to bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a movie in the gym.

• Saturday, January 25 and February 2...

Small Group Fitness

Small Group Fitness

Reach your fitness goals, improve your health and get into the best shape of your life with our personal trainer.   Be a part of a small team, all working to accomplish the same goal.  Program includes assessments and ...

Jacksonville's Jamboree 2020

Jacksonville's Jamboree Now Accepting Vendor Applications

Jacksonville's Jamboree is an annual event held at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex on the first Saturday in May.  This all-day celebration is filled with live entertainment, the...