Jacksonville Beach will take over ownership of lifeguard station

  • The American Red Cross name will be removed from the lifeguard station. (photo by Brian Murphy)
    The American Red Cross name will be removed from the lifeguard station. (photo by Brian Murphy)
After blocking a second proposed charter amendment to reinstate lifesaving services for the Volunteer Life Savings Corps, Jacksonville Beach officials will transfer ownership of the historic lifeguard station from the American Red Cross to the city. On Feb. 6, the City Council voted unanimously to authorize a settlement agreement with the VLSC, conveying ownership of the oceanfront parcels and…

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