City Notices Roundup: Public Safety Alerts, Council Meetings, and Roadway Detours

Government Meetings and Legislative Updates

Several official committees are scheduled to meet today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to address city operations and grant allocations. The Public Service Grant Council MVP Committee will hold a hybrid session from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to discuss ongoing grant-making processes. Additionally, the Mayor's Victim Assistance Advisory Council is slated to meet in person at noon. These meetings provide a platform for public oversight regarding the distribution of taxpayer funds to local non-profits and the administration of victim services.

Recent legislative sessions have also moved forward with significant zoning changes. The Land Use and Zoning Committee recently recommended approval for the expansion of the Apna Bazar shopping center on Beach Boulevard. This development comes after the removal of a controversial slaughterhouse proposal. Furthermore, the City Council is currently reviewing the state DOGE report, which has sparked debate over verified municipal spending versus state estimates of expenditures. Notably, as part of recent transparency efforts, the virtual information kiosk at Jacksonville International Airport, known as the "Holo-Donna," has been decommissioned following these audits.

Public Safety and Health Advisories

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has issued an alert regarding an active homicide investigation in the Wesconnett neighborhood. Following an early morning shooting on Catoma Street, residents are advised to expect a heavy police presence and potential delays in the area while detectives process the scene. This incident is currently under investigation, and the public is encouraged to report any relevant information to local authorities.

On the health front, local officials are monitoring three confirmed measles cases in Northeast Florida. Health departments are urging residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date to prevent further spread. Additionally, while the city's official warming center activation concluded earlier this week, chilly conditions and worsening drought levels persist across the region. Residents are encouraged to continue following standard cold-weather safety protocols, specifically protecting vulnerable neighbors, pets, and exposed plumbing as nighttime temperatures remain low.

Transportation and Infrastructure Alerts

Motorists should prepare for significant delays due to ongoing infrastructure improvements and scheduled maintenance projects active today. Major alerts include:

• I-95 and I-295 North Interchange: Overnight detours are in effect through Thursday, February 5, for bridge construction. Closures are scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• I-10 Widening Project: Lane closures and detours continue at multiple interchanges between I-295 and I-95 as crews perform construction work.
• Doctors Lake Drive: Milling, paving, and sidewalk repairs begin today, February 4, between Shenandoah Drive East and Greenridge Road, resulting in daytime lane closures.
• Main Street (U.S. 17): Expect both daytime and nighttime lane closures through Friday for essential road maintenance.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) encourages commuters to use official mobile applications for real-time service alerts and to plan alternate routes to avoid construction zones on 103rd Street and the Arlington Expressway.