Official Roundup: City Council Sessions, Health Alerts, and Traffic Advisories for March 2

Jacksonville City Council and Legislative Sessions

Jacksonville residents and stakeholders face a busy start to the month as the City Council resumes its committee cycle at City Hall (117 West Duval Street). The following official meetings are scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026:

• Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety Committee: Convening at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber. This session will address legislative matters regarding community resources and public safety initiatives.
• Rules Committee: Meeting at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The committee is set to review approximately 39 matters, including municipal appointments and procedural ordinances.
• Urban Core Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (UC CPAC): A hybrid meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Main Public Library Multipurpose Room (303 North Laura Street). A Governmental Affairs Subcommittee session will precede the main meeting at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend in person or via the official Zoom webinar.

Public Health Advisories: Measles and Rabies Alerts

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County and Chief Health Officer Dr. Sunil Joshi have issued critical updates regarding active health concerns in the metro area:

• Measles Outbreak: Health officials have confirmed a fifth case of measles in Duval County as of late February. Dr. Joshi has designated the current situation as an outbreak and strongly recommends that residents verify their MMR vaccination status. Healthcare facilities are requested to display signage at entrances advising patients with rashes or high fevers to wait for evaluation before entering.
• Rabies Alert: A rabies advisory remains in effect for the Town Center and University of North Florida (UNF) area. Citizens are reminded to avoid contact with wildlife and ensure all domestic pets are current on their rabies vaccinations.

Weather and Traffic Impact Alert

The local weather team has issued an Impact Alert for Monday, March 2, active through 9:00 a.m. due to dense sea fog. Widespread visibility issues are expected across the First Coast, particularly along the beaches and major bridge crossings. Motorists are advised to utilize low-beam headlights, reduce speeds, and allow for additional travel time during the morning commute. Conditions are expected to clear by midday.

Environmental and Public Notices

The City of Jacksonville has issued several specialized notices regarding infrastructure and community planning:

• Air Quality Monitoring: Under Ordinance 2026-64, the city has allocated funds to replace aging ambient air monitoring equipment at the Rosselle site to maintain compliance with EPA regulations and ensure accurate local environmental data.
• Floodplain Management Notice: A final notice has been issued for the proposed "Normandy Cove" project, a 144-unit affordable housing development at 0 Normandy Boulevard. The project has undergone required evaluations for activity within identified wetlands and floodplains.
• Heritage Month Designations: In accordance with newly signed resolutions, the City officially recognizes March 2026 as both Irish American Heritage Month and Greek American Heritage Month.