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Beaches Watch will host beaches police panel

Beaches Watch will host a beaches police panel Wednesday, July 13, in the Beaches Branch Public Library, 600 Third Street, Neptune Beach. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. This program will help beaches residents understand what they need to know about police issues and why.

Celebrate holiday safely

Lifeguards with Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue, in preparation for the July 4 weekend, are urging beach goers to be proactive when it comes to celebrating Independence Day. Capt.
Shown are (seated) Coach Marvin “DJ Roach” Robinson, (standing, from left) James Graham, Zackary and Mrs. Pratt, Lady C and Peggy Johnson. (photo submitted)

Shown are (seated) Coach Marvin “DJ Roach” Robinson, (standing, from left) James Graham, Zackary and Mrs. Pratt, Lady C and Peggy Johnson. (photo submitted)

Juneteenth event honors local leaders

Leaders with deep roots in the beaches community were honored at the Juneteenth Celebration held June 18 at the Rhoda L. Martin Cultural Heritage Center. A freedom walk was held before the celebration, with Mayors Chris Hoffman and Ellen Glasser participating.

St. Johns County issues 4th of July weekend beach update

The 4th of July holiday weekend is one of the busiest times on St. Johns County's beaches. St. Johns County Fire Rescue, St. Johns County Marine Rescue, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and the St.

Atlantic Beach taking 'final steps' to paid parking

City officials are taking the final steps to roll out a new paid parking at 18th and 19th streets in Atlantic Beach. Before the program goes live, city staff plans to launch a sign and social media campaign to educate the community.

Mayport Robotics Club wins trophies

The Mayport Robotics club based in Atlantic Beach made history at a recent international underwater robotics competition.
Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers receive the proclamation from Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman. (photo submitted)

Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers receive the proclamation from Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman. (photo submitted)

Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol Day proclaimed

The Jacksonville Beach City Council recognized the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol June 20 for almost four decades of conservation work with a proclamation declaring June 26, 2022, “Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol Day.” Special recognition was given to Jan Hanson, wife of the late Mort Hanson, BSTP founder.

Questions remain as work continues on reopening pier

Jacksonville Beach officials will work with the city of Jacksonville on the long-awaited reopening of the pier. But who will ultimately be responsible for its continued operation and maintenance remains undecided.