The 2026 South Atlantic Lifesaving Association (SALA) Regional Lifeguard Championship will take place this week in Jacksonville Beach, bringing together some of the Southeast's top ocean lifeguards for two days of competition.
Atlantic Beach officials are taking proactive steps to maintain a healthy budget ahead of the property tax referendum. City Manager Kevin Hogencamp discussed plans to navigate the challenges of the
“There is so much hope that has now come out of it. There’s hope in the new chapter,” Akers said. “We can’t ever forget that first word ‘community’ in community theater.
Some days are easier than others, and some days are not. The purpose of the book is to help people navigate their situation and keep their memory alive.
Atlantic Beach officials are taking additional steps to strengthen the city’s tree protection code, tightening requirements for removal to preserve one of the city’s most valuable natural assets.
No Neptune Beach seats will appear on the 2026 ballot. Both City Council races are now uncontested after Neptune Beach Council Member Nia Livingston withdrew her candidacy last week, leaving Shellie Thole unopposed in the Seat 5 City Council race.
Larger-than-average crowds are expected at the Beaches throughout the July 4 weekend. In Jacksonville Beach, police Cmdr. Thomas Crumley said planning for the holiday begins months in advance.
Jacksonville Beach officials recently conducted an annual review of the city’s Code of Ethics. The City Council adopted the Code of Ethics in February 2020.
The City Commission voted 4-1 in favor of the starting annual salary following an unconventional discussion that included a question-and-answer session with Hogencamp, the former interim city manager. Commissioner Thomas Grant cast the sole dissenting vote.
Neptune Beach officials will revisit plans to install a pump track at Jarboe Park. The City Council voted unanimously at a recent meeting to defer approval of the contract until the July 20 meeting.
