Public Notice: City Council Sessions, Freeze Warnings, and Health Advisories

Official City Council Meetings and Workshops

The Jacksonville City Council has a full slate of meetings scheduled for today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Residents are encouraged to attend or tune in to the proceedings at City Hall, located at 117 West Duval Street.

• Personnel Committee Meeting: Convening at 2:00 p.m. in the Lynwood Roberts Room, the committee will discuss the results of the recent City Council Employee Satisfaction Survey along with other departmental matters.
• Special Committee on Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) 2.0: At 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Council Members Ron Salem and Raul Arias will host a workshop regarding the CBA 2.0 Grants Program. This session is intended to outline the framework for community investments and grant allocations.
• Full City Council Meeting: The standard City Council session will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Notable items on the agenda include the first wave of nominations for the newly established Five Points Business Improvement District board of supervisors.

Emergency Alert: Warming Centers Activated

Due to a significant arctic cold front and a freeze warning in effect through Friday, January 30, the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division has activated its Warming Center Contingency Plan. Overnight temperatures and wind chills are expected to drop into the 20s.

• The Legends Center: Located at 5130 Soutel Drive, the warming center will be open nightly from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. through the end of the week.
• Transportation: The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is providing free bus service for vulnerable individuals to and from the Legends Center during this period.
• Daytime Shelters: During regular business hours, all Jacksonville Public Library branches and City Community Centers are available to serve as warming stations.

Health Advisory: Measles Vaccination Access

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval) has confirmed the presence of measles cases within the Jacksonville area. In response, health officials have expanded access to immunizations to curb further spread.

Residents are advised to check their vaccination status for MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). DOH-Duval is offering immunizations Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at two primary locations: 515 West 6th Street and 3225 University Boulevard South. A specialized pop-up clinic is also scheduled for February 1 at the Regency Library. Those exhibiting symptoms are urged to contact their healthcare provider by phone before arriving in person to prevent exposure to others.