City Notice Roundup: Measles Health Advisory and Upcoming Public Meetings

Health Advisory: Pediatric Measles Cases Confirmed

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County and Baptist Health have issued an urgent public health advisory following the confirmation of two pediatric measles cases in Jacksonville. The cases involve two children from the same household who sought emergency care at the Baptist Health main campus on January 16. While the patients did not require hospital admission, health officials are urging parents to ensure their children’s vaccinations are up to date. Measles is a highly contagious viral respiratory illness characterized by high fever, cough, and a distinctive red rash. Local health authorities are working with healthcare providers to monitor for further transmission and provide immunizations to unprotected residents.

Jacksonville City Council: Scheduled Meetings and Workshops

The City of Jacksonville has published several official notices for public meetings scheduled at City Hall. These sessions are open to all residents and offer opportunities for community input on local legislation and grant funding.

• Opioid and Substance Use Disorder (OSUD) Grants Committee: This committee will convene on Monday, January 26, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lynwood Roberts Room. The meeting will focus on the latest data regarding opioid-related overdose calls in Duval County and review legislative waivers for the FY 2025-2026 grant awardees.
• Personnel Committee: A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, at 2:00 p.m. in the St. James Building to discuss the results of the City Council Employee Satisfaction Survey and other administrative matters.
• Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Workshop: Council Members Ron Salem and Raul Arias will host a public workshop on Tuesday, January 27, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The discussion will center on the CBA 2.0 Grants Program.
• Landlord Registry Public Meeting: Council Member Jimmy Peluso will lead a discussion on the next steps for a proposed landlord registry on Wednesday, January 28, at 2:00 p.m. in the Lynwood Roberts Room.

Public Safety and Utility Service Announcements

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is currently conducting a death investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in the 4000 block of Sunbeam Road on Friday afternoon. While the investigation is in its early stages, JSO has encouraged anyone with information to contact the department. Additionally, JSO reported the arrest of four Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department employees involved in a series of paintball incidents targeting patrol vehicles and other property.

Regarding utility services, JEA has announced the deployment of restoration crews to South Carolina to assist with power recovery efforts following a severe winter storm in that region. While Jacksonville expects mild conditions this weekend with highs in the mid-50s, JEA remains part of a mutual aid network to support neighboring states during weather-related emergencies. Local customers are reminded that JEA operations in Duval County remain unaffected by this deployment.