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The Jacksonville Beach Police Department released on Thursday a six-page report detailing the key events, strategies and results of this year’s spring surge period.
Jacksonville Beach leaders are working to restore a 75-year-old landmark. The historic Lifeguard Station may soon be added to the CRA's redevelopment plan — a move that could unlock funding for long-term repairs and preservation.
The ordinance, which went into effect immediately, prohibits the use of tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, as well as electronic nicotine devices like e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other electronic smoking tools.
The beach is associated with beautiful weather and fun, and Jacksonville Beach is no exception; however, as summer approaches, local law enforcement is reminding visitors to prioritize their safety as they have a good time.
When turning the corner at Beach Boulevard and 3rd Street South, it’s hard to miss the sprawling, yellow-toned building with the beautiful veranda. The building’s exterior may differ from what some would expect for a museum, but the local treasures within are worth a visit.
Angie's Subs has been a staple of Jacksonville Beach for decades. As it continues to expand on its current location, the owner also has plans to go beyond its foundation in the beach community.
News4JAX is highlighting Duval County’s beaches for this month’s 4 Your Neighborhood special. But beyond the shoreline, there are some hidden gems at the beaches that you don’t want to miss.
Did you know Taco Lu on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach has a ghost? You must go back in time to get to the bottom of the paranormal activity that people who work there tell you is just haunting.
Caleb Yauger had his first surfing lesson with Mark Collins at "Mark's Surf Camp." Here's how it went.
If your dog loves to feel the sand in their paws, Duval County offers several pet-friendly beaches, but each has rules about when our fur friends can visit their shores.
Since 1985, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, BEAM, has been serving members of the Beaches community who find themselves suddenly in crisis and unable to pay their rent, utility bill or feed their family.
As the sea turtle nesting season continues, the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol urges people to follow proper guidelines to ensure wildlife safety.
Two drivers were transported to a hospital Monday night after being involved in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 1 in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Grab your sunscreen and beach chairs because Jacksonville Beach is set to host the Opening of the Beaches Parade on Sunday.
While there is a chance for much-needed rain today, the Opening of the Beaches parade at 2:00 p.m. in Jacksonville Beach will be dry and warm with breezy winds out of the east.
The Players by the Sea Theatre said it is suspending its operations until further notice after an “isolated fire incident” broke out inside the building.
Gator Nation is in San Antonio, Texas ahead of the National Championship game on Monday night as the men’s basketball team gets ready to take on the Houston Cougars.
After four years, The Bearded Pig in Jacksonville Beach is closing its doors, holding its final day of service on Sunday.
Jacksonville Beach Police Department Chief Gene Paul N. Smith said his agency “stopped something really bad from happening” during two events that brought hundreds to the Beaches.
It has been 11 years since the Florida Gators basketball team last played in the Final Four. This Friday, the Gators will return to the tournament to face Auburn.
Beaches opening weekend is still weeks away, but it’s not too early to grab your pail and shovel and start practicing for the annual sandcastle contest.
As warmer weather and spring break increase activity around Jacksonville’s beaches, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department is taking a firm stance against “unauthorized” and “unpermitted” events.
Jacksonville Beach Police said a 21-year-old man drove his father’s car into the ocean on Wednesday morning because he was angry with him.
Over 200 vendors, creators, and artists were on display at the 904 Pop-Up in Jacksonville Beach on Sunday.
The fifth annual 2.2-mile walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Seawalk Pavilion at 75 1st St. North.
On this date one year ago, three separate shootings in Jacksonville Beach overshadowed the festivities that usually accompany St. Patrick’s Day, leaving a 21-year-old man named James Jones III dead and three others injured. To prevent those events from happening this year, police are out in full force to ensure the safety of beachgoers and holiday celebrations at the bars and nightclubs.
Adventure Landing’s Shipwreck Island Waterpark is reopening for another season this weekend.
Two kids from Duval County received the experience of a lifetime on Wednesday, ahead of The Players Championship. Liam Smith, a Jacksonville Beach native and golf enthusiast who is also a Tom Coughlin Jay Fund patient, was diagnosed with cancer when he was just 2 years old. Elsie Brewer, a 10-year-old from Jacksonville who said she started golfing about a year ago and has become increasingly interested in the sport, is a patient with the Dreams Come True organization. Before she was born, Elsie was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect called Teratology of Fallot with pulmonary atresia.
Adventure Landing will celebrate 30 years of family fun with a special opening weekend on March 15 and 16.
Jacksonville is rapidly gaining recognition as a popular tourist destination, with many visitors expressing a strong desire to return to the River City.
A detour of Sanctuary Parkway in Jacksonville Beach is scheduled Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Florida Department of Transportation.
The City of Jacksonville Beach is implementing a zero-tolerance policy to ensure safety as college students are expected to flood the beach for Spring Break.
The Natural Life Music & Arts Festival is set to return to Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on Saturday, March 8th, at the Seawalk Pavilion. This free event promises an unforgettable experience, bringing together friends and family to celebrate music, art, and community in a stunning beachside setting.
The owner of a sushi restaurant owner in Ponte Vedra Beach pleaded guilty to harboring undocumented workers for commercial gain, according to the Department of Justice.
With the Blue Angels set to soar over the skies of Jacksonville Beach again this year in October, the Jacksonville City Council needs to approve $200,000 in funding for the Sea & Sky Air Show.
The Penman Road Project was on the agenda at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The idea of roundabouts being placed along Penman has been floated around for several years. Currently, the plan is to add roundabouts at five intersections in the area.
Kelly Peretti-Beccaccio, a prominent figure in the Jacksonville Beach running and cycling community, shares her inspiring story of battling multiple sclerosis (MS) and breast cancer, highlighting her determination to continue running and raising funds for those affected by the diseases. Diagnosed with MS in 2017 and breast cancer in 2020, Kelly’s resilience and drive have led her to participate in significant fundraising efforts like the MS Run the U.S. Relay, where she will run 164 miles in six days to support MS research and aid those living with the condition. Despite her health challenges, Kelly remains committed to her passion for running and helping others, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and community support.
During Black History Month, News4JAX is celebrating local African American trailblazers who paved the way in politics and public service. These are just a few of the figures whose influence is still felt among the local African American community.
If you’re into surfing and live somewhere in the 904, there’s a pretty good chance you or someone you know has heard the voice of Bill Longenecker.
A massive white shark, the largest ever tagged by OCEARCH in the northwestern Atlantic, has been spotted swimming offshore Jacksonville Beach. This isn’t just any shark; it’s “Contender,” a 13.8-foot, 1,652.8-pound mature male, and he’s swimming well offshore.
The man who admitted to pulling the trigger in the Jared Bridegan case is now saying his testimony was false.
Mayor Donna Deegan is hosting her third town hall discussing the City of Jacksonville’s budget priorities with residents.
A federal grand jury has indicted Justin Sorci of Jacksonville Beach on a count of arson of federal property for setting a fire in the Osceola National Forest.
Each year, Bourbon & Brisket raises enough money to provide over 250,000 meals to families facing hunger in Northeast Florida. Enjoy some of Jacksonville’s finest bold beverages and savory plates featuring curated dishes and craft cocktails from local restaurants and distilleries. This unique fundraising experience includes whiskey tastings, gourmet fare, live music, and exciting auctions. This year’s event at Strings Sports Brewery’s new location in Jacksonville Beach will be bigger and tastier than ever! Get tickets at www.feedingnefl.org
We are growing broccoli, carrots and lettuce in the box we started at BEAM, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry in Jacksonville Beach.
A Jacksonville Beach man recently lived through a series of scary earthquakes in Vanuatu, a country made up of a group of islands not far from Australia.
Jacksonville Beach, News4JAX and Closets By Design celebrated two local heroes Friday—CJ and Melvin—who were honored with the Positively JAX award for their exceptional dedication and kindness.
Jacksonville Beach City Council approved a plan Monday to expand sidewalk dining permits for restaurants.
A major project that could impact every resident and visitor who steps foot on the sandy shores of Jacksonville Beach is on the city council agenda for Monday night.
A St. Johns County gas resident won a $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash Scratch-Off game.
The Blue Angels will soar over the skies of Jacksonville Beach in 2025 after all when they return for the free Sea & Sky Air Show on Saturday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, Oct. 26.
Could visions of highs in the 80s be in the forecast for Jacksonville this Christmas? It’s happened before, but don’t bank on it this year.
Inside 800 pages of reports from prosecutors obtained by News4JAX on Tuesday lie new details in the Jared Bridegan murder investigation.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) Jacksonville wants to honor and remember those affected by pancreatic cancer and increase awareness of the deadliness of the disease.
Jacksonville Beach officials rolled out a survey Wednesday asking for the community’s input on the Urban Trail Project, a plan to add and widen sidewalks to make it safer for people to bike, walk, skate or run.
We’ve partnered with BEAM’s garden manager to show you how to build a garden bed or box, the soil and fertilizer to use, best practices when planting your veggies, and now we’re showing you the best techniques to use to make sure it gets enough water.
The Super Girl Surf Pro competition returned to the beach as surfers hit the waves on Friday.
Officer Brad McNew’s memorial mass took place at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Old St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville. The mass was followed by a procession to Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Cemetery where there was a a 21-gun salute, a flyover, and other tributes.
We want to help you save money at the grocery store by learning to grow your own vegetables and provide more access to healthy food for neighborhoods located in food deserts.
The final push to Election Day is bringing many voters out, including Mayor Donna Deegan.
Are you a single mother struggling to provide for your kids because the job you have doesn’t pay you enough to cover the cost of childcare? You are not alone.
Monday morning, we began a new series on The Morning Show called “Home Grown.” Why? We recognize buying fresh produce is not only expensive, but it’s also difficult if you live in a neighborhood that doesn’t have easy access to a grocery store.
“Red Bull Foam Wreckers” – an event series from the mind of “freesurfer” Jamie O’Brien, produced by Red Bull and Catch Surf – is a participatory surfing event series where only foam (soft-top) surfboards are allowed, and it’s coming to Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, October 26th!
The regional theme park company Adventure Landing, which owns a water park in Jacksonville Beach, has been fined by the U.S. Department of Labor for violating child labor laws.
News4JAX reporter Anne Maxwell spoke with two people who witnessed the scene after a ferry dock gangway collapsed at Sapelo Island and rushed in to help.
Several Northeast Florida organizations wrapped up a pet adoption event on Sunday. Dozens of pets found new homes in Jacksonville Beach for the Whiskers and Waves event.
A high-pressure system, along with a Nor Easter, is sitting on top of Florida, creating extreme hazards, high surf, and strong currents along the Florida coastlines. For that reason, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue is urging beachgoers not to swim in the ocean this weekend due to the strong currents and high winds.
The Jacksonville Humane Society is partnering with three local shelters for a free pet adoption event and festival at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach this weekend.
The Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue Division urged beachgoers to stay out of the water amid dangerous ocean conditions that will persist throughout the weekend.
Jacksonville Beach was feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton Wednesday night and Thursday morning as the powerful storm thrashed its way across Florida.
For those who are tracking Hurricane Milton and would like to see the storm from multiple points of view throughout the state, News4Jax has compiled several live web cameras across Florida.
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan stated during Tuesday’s afternoon briefing that orange-colored, tube-like devices known as Tiger Dams will be utilized for the first time in the city’s history to help mitigate the flooding impacts expected from Hurricane Milton.
Studio Sage Salon and Head Spa in Jacksonville Beach offers a unique blend of beauty and wellness with their expert hair services and Japanese-inspired head spa treatments.
