Removal of Neptune Beach water tank will not meet deadline

Plans to remove a water tower in Neptune Beach continue to move forward. However, they will not meet the 12-month deadline imposed on the project. Instead, city leaders will receive quarterly updates regarding the progress as the developer works with engineers to conduct additional flow tests.

Preliminary approval given to redevelop Mango's Beach Bar

A rezoning request to redevelop the existing Mango’s Beach Bar and surrounding parcels into a mixed-use project received preliminary approval April 22 from the Jacksonville Beach Planning Commission.

St. Johns County celebrates 250th anniversary of William Bartram’s visit to Florida

On Saturday, May 11, the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with the St. Johns Cultural Council, will hold the 2024 Bartram Living History Fest at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, St. Johns.

Firearms, drugs reported at short-term rentals in Jacksonville Beach

Summer is coming and with warmer weather comes an increase in crimes, from disorderly conduct and public intoxication to more violent offenses involving illegal drugs and firearms.

Beaches Watch hosting meeting in Duval Shore Protection Project

At the end of April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin the Duval Shore Protection Project to renourish area beaches. Beaches Watch will host a community meeting regarding the project Wednesday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach.

Growth of Dancing in the Streets raises security concerns

Dancing in the Streets may have outgrown its footprint at Beaches Town Center. On April 15, the Neptune Beach City Council deferred approval of the annual event to allow additional time to address security concerns.

Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach leaders offer perspective on school closures

While residents and parents in the beaches community continue to rally to save neighborhood elementary schools from closure, city leaders are offering their own unique perspectives on the issues.

Jax Beach officials address proposed closure of schools

Jacksonville Beach officials are taking action to ensure two of its neighborhood schools remain open.

St. Johns County marks start of $38.6 million Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project

On April 12, St. Johns County celebrated the start of the $38.6 million Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project with a "sandbreaking" ceremony at Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park, located at 1109 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. Speakers included Florida Sen. Travis Hutson, Florida House Rep.

Garbage collection costs in Neptune Beach increasing

Neptune Beach residents will pay $16 a month more for garbage collection. City officials recently unanimously approved a resolution increasing fees from $22.05 per month to $38.08 for solid waste pickup. Rates haven't been raised since 2009, and the cost has jumped considerably since the pandemic.