Official Public Notice: City Council Meetings, Health Alerts, and Road Maintenance for Feb. 12

Official City Roundup: Notices for Thursday, February 12, 2026

As the lead editor for Jacksonville.news, we are providing the following summary of official public notices, health advisories, and service announcements active in the City of Jacksonville and Duval County for today, Thursday, February 12, 2026. Residents are encouraged to review these items to stay informed on local governance and safety.

Public Health Advisory: Pediatric Measles Alert

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County and local medical officials have issued an advisory following the confirmation of five measles cases within the county. All current cases involve children, with at least three cases confirmed in patients under the age of nine. Baptist Health has confirmed pediatric cases amid a broader regional increase in the virus.

Health officials remind the public that measles is highly contagious and can remain infectious in the air for up to two hours. The Department of Health is currently offering free MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunizations to all residents to prevent further spread. Residents experiencing symptoms such as high fever, rash, and cough should contact their healthcare provider before visiting a clinic to prevent potential exposure to others.

City Council and Board Meetings

• Value Adjustment Board (VAB): The 2025 Value Adjustment Board, chaired by Council Member Will Lahnen, will hold its monthly meeting today at 11:30 a.m. The meeting takes place in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall at St. James, located at 117 West Duval Street.
• Mayor’s Disability Council: The Disabled Services Division, in partnership with the Mayor’s Disability Council, is scheduled to meet this afternoon from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and will be conducted both in person and virtually via Microsoft Teams.
• District 14 Community Meeting: Councilman Rahman Johnson will host a virtual community meeting at 6:00 p.m. to discuss proposed land use and zoning changes for properties along Morse Avenue and Seaboard Avenue. Interested constituents can participate via Microsoft Teams using the city's designated access link.

Traffic and Infrastructure Updates

Public Works and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) have announced several active maintenance projects for today:

• Yellow Water Road (CR 217): Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers at the I-10 overpass from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for routine bridge maintenance.
• I-295 West Beltway: Nighttime lane closures will continue tonight between Normandy Boulevard and I-10 from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for ongoing road work.
• Beach Boulevard (SR 212): Motorists should anticipate nighttime lane closures near Leon Road and between Walker Lane and Shaw Road starting at 8:00 p.m.

Service Reminders

Residential waste collection continues on its normal Thursday schedule. The City of Jacksonville reminds residents that trash, recycling, and yard waste schedules only change for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Additionally, please be advised that City Council offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day.