'Top cops' to speak at Beaches Watch meeting

Beaches Watch will host a Beaches police panel Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, in the Community Room. The meeting is open to the public.

Atlantic Beach now LEED-certified

Atlantic Beach has become the first Florida city, and among the first in the United States, to be certified using the LEED for Cities rating system pilot program.

Atlantic Beach reconsiders branding

Public criticism of Atlantic Beach’s decision to spend $50,000 to “rebrand” the city has prompted the city commission to reconsider. Commissioner Brittany Norris, a graphic artist who said branding has value and helps a community tell its story, pushed for the reconsideration July 22.

Jacksonville Beach commission recommends limits for short term rentals

Occupancy in short term rentals (STRs) in Jacksonville Beach should be limited to two people per bedroom plus two more people assuming there is a common area.

Woodworker crafts salvage into furniture

An Atlantic Beach man is carving out his vision one piece of cedar at a time. Matt Crego transforms raw wood into unique, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces. His Crego Creations preserve not only the character of the wood, but the history of the wood itself.

For your health

From shark attacks to flesh-eating bacteria to nasty germs in pools, doctors want to set the record straight about scary scenarios that could land you in either urgent care or an emergency room this summer. AMERICAN FAMILY CARE’S SUMMER HEALTH QUIZ: FACT VS FICTION 1.

Army veterans honored

Cypress Village celebrated the 244th birthday of the United States Army with birthday cake, drinks and camaraderie on June 14. Residents and associates shared stories of their service and memories, and celebrated patriotism through a best-of -service presentation. The U.S.

Jacksonville Beach to dim lights on oceanfront

Nearly three dozen public lights in Jacksonville Beach will soon be fixed to make them less bright and more appropriate for sea turtle nesting season.

Jacksonville Beach projects get council approval

The Jacksonville Beach City Council gave final approval July 15 to plans for a Marriott Springhill hotel to replace the Pier Cantina restaurant at 4th Avenue North on the oceanfront.

$107m needed for Beach schools

Duval County schools at the Beaches are pretty healthy but $107 million in repairs are still needed. District 2 School Board Representative Elizabeth Andersen told Beaches Watch members July 10 that the Beaches district is high performing.