Jay Dickson has been named the new Planning and Development director for the city of Jacksonville Beach, bringing over 25 years experience in municipal planning and development to the role.
Every sponsorship helps ensure that students have the opportunity to participate in a program that builds confidence, character, teamwork and lifelong memories.
Three candidates for the Duval County School Board's District 2 seat will meet Beaches voters at a candidate forum next month, ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.
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Beach Gazette is launching "Did You Know?" a new history column brought to you by The Beaches Museum, highlighting the people and events that shaped our coastal community. Look for new entries in the coming weeks as the series gets underway.
Back-to-school season is here! Get your child ready for the classroom and the playing field with FREE Sports & School Physicals for youth ages 4–18.
DATE: July
Atlantic Beach's budget process for fiscal year 2026-27 is underway, and city officials are encouraging residents to weigh in before the City Commission's final vote in September.
It seems Florida will eliminate property tax. This is an effort for Florida to become an even more tax-friendly state.
This will reduce local funding considerably. It would seem
Jacksonville Beach City Council moved Monday to make it permanent, clearing the way for new lettering, logos and a metal roof on the century-old building now that a $1 million exterior renovation has wrapped up.
The event is first-come, first-served, and organizers are encouraging families to arrive early. It will include free school supplies, backpacks, food and music.
The multi-agency search for 29-year-old Donte Wanton of Savannah, Georgia, who disappeared while swimming near Huguenot Memorial Park on Saturday, July 11, has been transferred to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) after the U.S. Coast Guard suspended its active search Sunday morning.
