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Missing Person Investigation is Ongoing

The investigation to find missing person James Wilson, Jr. continues. On Thursday, May 31, 2018, Jacksonville Police Department issued a Silver Alert for James Wilson, Jr., a 78-year old man who apparently walked away from his home in the Country Club Roa...

Jacksonville to Participate in Program to Help Improve Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety

The NC Department of Transportation has selected Jacksonville to participate in a program that will seek to reduce bicycle and pedestrian crashes.

Several recent incidents with student pedestrians has helped to elevate the need for safety programs. City Tr...

Henderson Drive Rehabilitation Affecting Traffic

Henderson Drive Rehabilitation Affecting Traffic

Multi-Phased Project Expected to Take Several Years 

A portion of the work to rehabilitate Henderson Drive utilities is underway and traffic patterns are affected. The work is part of a major project...

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...

New Census Rule Greatly Benefits Military Communities

A new rule released Wednesday, February 7, 2018 will give credit to military communities where before massive deployments have decreased their Census counts.

City of Jacksonville officials have played a major role in fighting a Vietnam era rule that had re...

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...