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Beaches Energy warns of scam

News Staff
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Beaches Energy is warning customers of a utility scam demanding payment and threatening to disconnect services.

Local woman discusses COVID-19 impact

News Staff
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Beaches emergency officials are struggling to combat the deadly effects of the rising COVID-19 pandemic. It is a public health crisis that is sweeping the nation, and Florida ranks among the country’s highest number of positive cases.

Symphony offers streamed concerts during pandemic

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2020
Since the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts closed to the public in mid-March, the Jacksonville Symphony has taken to social media to continue bringing music to Jacksonville.

Neptune Beach amends city emergency management plan

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2020
On July 6, Neptune Beach officials adopted an amended emergency management plan to establish framework for preparedness, response and recovery policies in the event of such disasters as the COVID-19 response and the 2020 hurricane season.
Minerva, Snape and Bellatrix

Minerva, Snape and Bellatrix

Furever Friends

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Presenting the Harry Potter group hiding in their magic closet! Minerva, Snape and Bellatrix – two girls and a boy – are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on their shots. They are 3 months old, active and playful, and have been  fostered with dogs and other cats.
The county-wide directive requiring masks includes businesses at the Beaches such as Sunrise Surf Shop. (photo by David Bailey)

The county-wide directive requiring masks includes businesses at the Beaches such as Sunrise Surf Shop. (photo by David Bailey)

Wearing masks required at Beaches

News Staff
Monday, July 6, 2020
A county-wide directive issued June 29 by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry requires all persons over the age of 6 to wear a mask indoors at public spaces when unable to practice social distancing.
BEAM's Director of Development Gracie Simendinger, Post 129 Canteen Manager Brandi Haught, Post 129 Commander Joe Maichle and BEAM's Executive Director Lori Richards. (photo submitted)

BEAM's Director of Development Gracie Simendinger, Post 129 Canteen Manager Brandi Haught, Post 129 Commander Joe Maichle and BEAM's Executive Director Lori Richards. (photo submitted)

BEAM receives donation

News Staff
Sunday, July 5, 2020
On June 17, American Legion Post 129 in South Jacksonville Beach donated 342 pounds of food and money to Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM). Post 129 collected the food and money from members and inner organizations as soon as the post was allowed to re-open after the shutdown.

Veterans Memorial moving to Oceanfront Park

News Staff
Saturday, July 4, 2020
The Veterans Memorial will be moved from its existing location at the corner of Beach Boulevard and Second Street to the Oceanfront Park in Jacksonville Beach. City staff was asked to explore relocation of the memorial to a site that offered more opportunity for reverence.
Jack Rowan

Jack Rowan

Jack Rowan announced as scholarship winner

News Staff
Friday, July 3, 2020
The Beaches Watch Board of Directors announced the 2020 Fland Sharp Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Fletcher High School senior Jack Rowan, who shares in the Beaches Watch mission to preserve and improve the quality of life of the Beaches communities.