As the beaches prepare for the Fourth of July weekend, the Beaches Veterans Memorial Park has launched a new website, www.BVMPFL.org. The new site gives the community an updated way to learn about the memorial’s history, honor local veterans and support the nonprofit’s mission.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's FY2026-27 budget Monday at $117.6 billion, after issuing roughly $810 million in line-item vetoes for his final budget as governor. The total budget is about $600 million less than last year's. For Atlantic Beach, the outcome was a split decision.
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.
Last week, the Beach Gazette held its launch party, and I want to say something simple first: thank you.
Thank you to everyone who showed up. Thank you to all who decided the Beach Gazette was worth investing in before they'd read a single issue.
All state offices are closed Thursday, July 2, through Monday, July 6, 2026, for Independence Day.
All City Offices are closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, for the holiday.
The Duval County School Board seat representing the Beaches will change hands this fall, and three candidates have qualified for the ballot to fill it.
“The Fourth of July was what we always considered our anniversary. We closed in February 1997,” said daughter Tammie Faircloth. “It was a good run, especially for an all-ages venue. To last that long is a feat in itself.”
A series of multimodal transportation improvements are causing serious traffic congestion in Atlantic Beach.
The $9.6 million Mayport Greenway project will create a 12-foot shared-use path on
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Community events
What’s happening at the Beaches – week of June 25, 2026
Featured event
Atlantic Beach Centennial Celebration
Friday, July 11
10 a.m. to 2 p.
