UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):August 9, 2013

JACKSONVILLE BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Florida | | 000-30248 | | 59-3472981 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
100 North Laura Street, Suite 1000 | | |
Jacksonville, FL | | 32202 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(904) 421-3040
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 9, 2013, Jacksonville Bancorp, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has set a record date of August 20, 2013 for its previously announced rights offering of up to 10,000,000 shares of its common stock. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | | Exhibit |
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99.1 | | Press release dated August 9, 2013. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| JACKSONVILLE BANCORP, INC. |
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| By: /s/ Valerie A. Kendall |
| Name: | Valerie A. Kendall |
| Title: | Executive Vice President & |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
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| Date: | August 9, 2013 |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | | Exhibit |
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99.1 | | Press release dated August 9, 2013. |