Sidewalk dining in Jacksonville Beach may become permanent, expand

Based on the success of the pilot project, sidewalk dining could become a permanent option in Jacksonville Beach. On Sept. Sept. 9, the City Council discussed the future plans for the program, which was created last year to incentivize businesses in the downtown core.

Crime prevention programs offered in Jacksonville Beach

A new pilot project is aimed at improving public safety in Jacksonville Beach. Services Sgt. Tonya Tator, who is a certified crime prevention specialist, will offer free crime prevention programs to businesses, senior communities, schools and residents through Feb. 1, 2025.

Atlantic Beach Environmental Stewardship Committee seeking funds

The Environmental Stewardship Committee is seeking additional funding to grow its outreach and create new citywide initiatives in Atlantic Beach. ESC volunteer Heather Markaj delivered a short presentation on the proposed plans during the Aug. 26 City Commission meeting.

Neptune Beach seeking to stay competitive with pay raise

Neptune Beach police are feeling the squeeze of the nationwide staffing crisis, appealing to city officials for a salary increase to stay competitive with Atlantic and Jacksonville beach agencies. During the Aug.

Atlantic Beach residents want relief from flooding threats

When Atlantic Beach resident Khrissy Olson awoke to the heavy rainfall in the early hours of Aug. 24, she instantly felt a familiar panic. She helplessly watched as her husband moved the cars to higher ground.

Beach cities partner with #CleanDarkFlat during sea turtle season

Sea turtle nesting season is underway, and Beaches Energy Services, the city of Jacksonville Beach and the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol are partnering to raise public awareness during the nesting season.

Program gives back stage view of Jacksonville Beach functions

A fall program offers a glimpse into the operations that keep city departments humming in Jacksonville Beach. The five-week Jax Beach Citizen Information Academy (C.I.A.

Salt Jax Beach closes after 13 years

After 13 years in business, Salt Jax Beach closed its doors for the last time over Labor Day weekend. The oceanfront property located at 333 1st St. N. was part of a recent real estate acquisition designed to make way for a new hotel development.

Pablo Towers, Pablo Hamlet residents visit Cummer Museum

Residents of Pablo Towers and Pablo Hamlet in Jacksonville Beach visited the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville Aug. 11. Transportation was provided by Dial-a-Ride.

St. Johns County closes end of pier

The last 100 feet of the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier, located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, have been closed indefinitely while county staff members conduct maintenance reviews of the pillars closest to the ocean. The rest of the pier remains open. St.