Official City Roundup: Council Meetings, Health Advisories, and Community Initiatives

Official Public Meetings and Administrative Notices

The City of Jacksonville and various municipal boards have scheduled the following sessions and administrative notices for Friday, February 6, 2026. Residents are encouraged to attend these sessions to stay informed on local governance and planning.

• Mayor’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board: Notice is hereby given that the Mayor’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board will convene today, February 6, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall, St. James Building, located at 117 West Duval Street. This meeting is open to the public for observation and comment regarding community advocacy and inclusion initiatives.
• Planning and Rezoning Updates: Following the Planning Commission’s recommendation for approval on February 5, the city is moving forward with a rezoning request (PUD 2026-0017) to allow medical office uses in the St. Johns Town Center area. This project is expected to advance to the City Council Land Use and Zoning Committee in the coming weeks.

Public Health Advisories and Safety Alerts

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) and city officials have issued critical advisories regarding local health and environmental conditions active for this weekend:

• Measles Outbreak Alert: Health officials have confirmed four cases of measles in Duval County as of this week. In response, the city is urging residents to ensure their immunizations, specifically the MMR vaccine, are up to date. DOH-Duval locations at 515 West 6th Street and 3225 University Boulevard South are accepting walk-ins from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today to provide free or low-cost vaccinations.
• Air Quality and Smoke Advisory: Following recent brush fires in the Northeast Florida region, including active sites in nearby Nassau County, health officials recommend that sensitive groups—including children, seniors, and those with respiratory conditions like asthma—limit prolonged outdoor activity today. Smoke from these fires may cause localized air quality degradation across northern Duval County.

Community Initiatives and Public Service Announcements

Jacksonville residents are encouraged to participate in or take note of the following city-sponsored events and long-term infrastructure projects:

• SPAR Community Cleanup: The Springfield Preservation and Revitalization (SPAR) Council is hosting a community cleanup today at Sesquicentennial Park (1557 Main St.). The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and aims to maintain public green spaces and neighborhood beautification.
• Florida Run for the Fallen: The three-day memorial run officially kicks off this morning, February 6, at 6:30 a.m. in Tallahassee. Participants are traversing toward Jacksonville over the weekend to honor fallen service members, with the final ceremony scheduled at the Veterans Memorial Wall at EverBank Stadium this Sunday.
• U.S. Civil Rights Trail Designation: Jacksonville has been officially selected as a 2026 expansion site for the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The city will begin the installation of 40 historical markers across various local neighborhoods later this month to celebrate the city’s role in the national movement.

For real-time updates on city facility closures or emergency notifications, residents should consult the MyJax app or the official City of Jacksonville web portal.