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 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.
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.
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.
