Jacksonville Beach seeks solutions for overcrowding in Sunshine Park

Overcrowding at a south Jacksonville Beach park has city planners searching for answers. On July 15, the City Council discussed a proposed parking improvement project that, if approved, would create 30 additional spaces for Sunshine Park patrons.

Salt Life parent company files for bankruptcy

The parent company of the Salt Life retail store chain filed last month for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with plans to sell the brand in a court auction. Delta Apparel Inc., based in Duluth, Ga., filed a Chapter 11 petition June 30 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Back-to-School with BEAM set for Aug. 3

Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) will host its annual Back-to-School event Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at Beach Church, 325 7th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach. This year, Sulzbacher Center will offer on-site school health exams in its Health Mobile during the event.

Ponte Vedra man pleads guilty to attempted murder

A Ponte Vedra man accused of stabbing his former girlfriend and her mother pleaded guilty to their attempted murder. Spencer Ross Pearson, 20, pleaded guilty on July 10 to two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count of aggravated battery causing serious bodily injury, according to St.

Jacksonville Beach Police Department pilot program to target safety

This month, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department will begin transitioning personnel back into specialized units previously reassigned to patrol duties to address staff shortages. The units include the JBPD Traffic Unit, Downtown Community Assisted Policing Effort (C.A.P.E.

St. Johns County discusses Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and millage rates

On July 16, the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved two motions about the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (FY 2025 Budget). The first motion approved the proposed flat millage rates.

Atlantic Beach adding environmental stewardship to city charter

Atlantic Beach officials recently took a step toward preserving the city’s natural resources. On July 8, the City Commission unanimously approved an amendment adding environmental stewardship to the City Charter.

Blue Angels will not fly in Jacksonville Beach next year

Following a stripped-down air show last year, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will not return to Jacksonville Beach in 2025. The show is scheduled to continue at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville this fall and in 2026, but Jacksonville Beach is no longer included among the host cities.

St. Johns County holding comprehensive plan update open house on July 23

St. Johns County invites the public to participate in the first open house for the county's comprehensive plan update as it crafts strategies to implement the community's vision. On July 23, two sessions will be held (10 a.m. to noon and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Atlantic Beach residents surveyed regarding proposed community center

A recent survey tabulated the amenities Atlantic Beach residents are hoping to see at a proposed community center west of Mayport Road. City officials approved the purchase of the property at 100 W. First St. in February for $700,000.