Cori Bylund elected mayor of Neptune Beach

A record number of voters took to the polls Tuesday to decide who will help shape the future of the three beaches cities. Several incumbents held on to their seats, while other races saw a change in leadership.

Jax Beach considers uses for vacant property

Jacksonville Beach officials are seeking input regarding the future use for a vacant parcel of city-owned property in the Redevelopment District. The Community Redevelopment Agency purchased the vacant property at 128 4th Ave. N. across from the city's Downtown CAPE public parking lot in 2008.

Nightly closures of Mayport Road flyover planned

The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled nightly closures of the Mayport Road flyover at Atlantic Boulevard starting Nov. 17 from 8:30 p.m. until 5:30 a.m. These nightly closures will happen for about two weeks.

22nd Annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive returns

WJCT Public Media is partnering with VyStar Credit Union, Suddath and the Tom Bush Family of Dealerships to present the 22nd annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive.

Neptune Beach man arrested after using machete to intimidate voters

An 18-year-old Neptune Beach man faces an aggravated assault charge after police said he “brandished a machete” to intimidate voters Oct. 29 at the Neptune Beach Library.

BEAM, St. Vincent de Paul providing Thanksgiving baskets

This Thanksgiving, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) and St. Vincent de Paul are uniting to make a difference for families living paycheck-to-paycheck by providing Thanksgiving baskets filled with essentials for a holiday meal.

Food truck operations in Jacksonville Beach may be expanded

City officials are considering expanded boundaries for food truck operations in Jacksonville Beach. During recent discussions, the City Council considered proposed plans to allow food trucks, or “mobile food dispensing vehicles,” into residential areas under limited conditions.

Jax Beach will limit festivals, tighten restrictions on events

On Oct. 21, Jacksonville Beach officials approved revisions to the city’s special events policy that limit the number of annual festivals, and tighten restrictions on both ticketed and unauthorized events.

Jacksonville Beach wants to stop semi parking on A1A

Jacksonville Beach officials are eyeing options to curb semi-trucks from parking along A1A. City staff are working with police to limit trucks from parking on state roadways after receiving noise complaints from engines idling overnight to supply power to the cab.

Jacksonville Beach considering regulations for e-bikes

City officials are tightening regulations for operating e-bikes (electric bicycles) in Jacksonville Beach. The City Council recently discussed measures to further mandate the use of e-bikes on a local level. Currently, the operations are only addressed in state statute.