Neighborhood Guide — Urban Core
Moncrief
Moncrief is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Urban Core planning area (City of Jacksonville code U11). This page combines verified City of Jacksonville boundary data with published articles tagged to Moncrief.
Recent reporting
Transit
JTA to pause Skyway, cut service to address $39M budget shortfall
Jacksonville's transit agency will halt its downtown automated people mover in November and sharply reduce bus frequencies as it slashes nearly 200 positions to close a funding gap.
September 17, 2026
Public Safety
Jacksonville activates cooling centers through Sunday amid extreme heat
The City of Jacksonville is opening 70 public facilities as cooling centers through August 16, offering free air-conditioned refuge and transportation as temperatures climb. Two main centers will operate Sunday when most facilities are closed.
August 16, 2026
Public Safety
Jacksonville Activates Cooling Centers Through Sunday Amid Summer Heat
The City of Jacksonville is opening cooling centers at libraries, community centers, and pools through July 12, with free JTA bus rides to help residents escape dangerous heat. Two main centers will operate Sunday when most facilities are closed.
July 13, 2026
Government Services
Jacksonville City Offices, Libraries to Close for Independence Day Weekend
Most City of Jacksonville offices and facilities will close Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday, with parks and pools maintaining modified schedules and garbage collection continuing as normal.
July 6, 2026