Discovery of buried trash affecting sale of Lily Street property in Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach officials are renegotiating the sales price for marshfront property at the end of Lily Street after several feet of garbage was discovered during a recent environmental assessment. City Manager Shane Corbin detailed the findings in the Aug. 23 meeting.

St. Johns County adds new location for free disposal of yard waste

Residents in St. Johns County may experience a delay in yard waste collection due to the national workforce shortage. Republic Services and Advanced Disposal have encountered difficulties completing yard waste routes on scheduled service days.

Jacksonville Beach considering new name for Huguenot Park

City officials are mulling a name change for Huguenot Park in south Jacksonville Beach.

Honoring Eddie Bounds

Police escorted the body of former Officer Paul “Eddie” Bounds through the streets of Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach following funeral services Aug. 31 at The Church of Eleven22.

St. Johns County announces Labor Day holiday hours

All departments of the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, St. Johns County Administrative offices, library branches and bookmobiles, the Pet Center, the Supervisor of Elections’ office, the Property Appraiser’s office, and the Tax Collector’s office will be closed Monday, Sept.

Fort Matanzas Beach vehicle ramp and parking lot closing

The Fort Matanzas vehicular beach access ramp and associated parking lot will close Tuesday, Sept. 7, to allow the mobilization and setup of equipment for sand placement activities. While the project is underway, there will be no pedestrian or vehicular access to the beach from this parking lot.

Neptune beach plans to halt new commercial development in business district for a year

Neptune Beach officials recently approved a measure to halt new commercial development in the Central Business District for a one-year period. A temporary moratorium approved Aug.

Developer seeks input on Adventure Landing site

Dozens of concerned citizens attended an Aug. 18 open house at Jacksonville Beach City Hall to voice their concerns about the $80 million development slated to replace Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach. The family entertainment center located at 1944 Beach Blvd.

NB seeks 50/50 split with AB for paid parking

Neptune Beach officials are asking for an even cut of the revenue generated by the paid parking program in Atlantic Beach. City Commissioners discussed the request during the Aug. 9 meeting. Neptune Beach facilitates the program for both cities.

Former officer for Neptune Beach and Jax Beach loses COVID battle

A dedicated police officer, beloved football coach and friend to many throughout the community lost his battle with COVID-19 Saturday in Jacksonville Beach. Dozens of patrol cars escorted Eddie Bounds from Beaches Hospital to Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home.