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.
They say that news is the first rough draft of history. A real community newspaper doesn’t just record history; it binds a community together. That is why my heart is swelling with pride at the debut of the Beach Gazette.
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.
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.
