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.
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.
Topics are expected to include successes and challenges from the past year, crime statistics and trends, updates on large events such as the Fourth of July and Memorial Day, staffing, department needs and more.
Residents are voicing frustration in public spaces, neighborhoods and across social media as construction both disrupts and transforms one of Atlantic Beach's busiest corridors
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
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City Hall Commission Chamber, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
City Commission Meeting | Monday, July 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Agenda will be available here when posted.
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.
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.
