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Sizemore's Coastal Kitchen will take the space of Salt Jax Beach. | Jacksonville Daily Record
April 22, 2025

Oceanfront restaurant soon to open in Jax Beach

The restaurant, Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen, will take the space of Salt Jax Beach, which closed last year.…

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The sandcastle contest at the Opening of the Beaches celebration lets you flex your creativity. | Visit Jacksonville
March 25, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Sandcastle contest

Sign up to participate in the sandcastle contest at the Opening of the Beaches next month.…

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The Bearded Pig is at 1700 S. Third St. in Jacksonville Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
March 24, 2025

Bearded Pig restaurant will close in Jacksonville Beach

After four years in operation, the Bearded Pig barbecue restaurant will close April 6.…

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Henry Tenon
March 7, 2025

Documents contradict prosecutor’s statements in Bridegan murder case

A witness’s claims of innocence were never disclosed to defendants, new documents show.…

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Jared Bridegan | Jacksonville Beach Police Department
February 6, 2025

Star witness recants testimony in Bridegan murder case

Henry Tennon stated during a court hearing that he wanted to recant his testimony in the high-profile slaying of Jared…

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The first Shake Shack in Jacksonville was at St. Johns Town Center. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
January 8, 2025

Jacksonville’s 2nd Shake Shack is coming to Jax Beach plaza

Shake Shack is shown on a site plan for the South Beach Regional shopping center in Jacksonville Beach.…

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Sidewalk dining was tested at Jekyll Brewing and Oaxaca Club in Jacksonville Beach. | News4Jax
December 17, 2024

More sidewalk dining is coming to Jax Beach

Jacksonville Beach City Council approved a plan Monday to expand sidewalk dining permits in a limited area.…

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angles participate in the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show at Jacksonville Beach on Oct. 22, 2023. | Will Brown
December 10, 2024

Blue Angels add Jax to the schedule in 2025

The Blue Angels had not scheduled an appearance in Jacksonville in 2025, but the schedule opened up when another show…

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Strings Sports Brewery is nearing the opening of its second restaurant 1618 Penman Road in Jacksonville Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
November 26, 2024

Strings Sports Brewery nears opening in Jax Beach

If all goes well, Strings could open Wednesday at 1618 Penman Road, its second location.…

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Polling locations in Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach were awash with signs and candidates on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2024

Beaches voters approve charter changes

Voters in Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach approved all changes proposed.…

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October 24, 2024

NOV. 5 DUVAL VOTER GUIDE | Compare the candidates

Compare the candidates for Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, state Legislature and Congress with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

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September 19, 2024

Adventure Landing renews Jax Beach lease through 2025

After announcing its imminent closure every year for the past few, Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach has announced it will remain open through…

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July 31, 2024

AUG. 20 VOTER GUIDE | Compare Duval County candidates

Compare the Duval primary candidates for Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, state Legislature and Congress with our Candidate Comparison Tool.…

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This fenced-in lot on 1st Street North will be reopned to parking in Jacksonville Beach. | Google
June 10, 2024

#AskJAXTDY l What’s the plan for fenced-off lot in Jax Beach?

A Jacksonville Today reader wants to know when Jacksonville Beach will do something about a fenced-off lot near the beach.…

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The Beach Bowl on Beach Boulevard has been renovated and expanded. | News4Jax
June 6, 2024

Historic Beach Bowl will reopen this month

The bowling alley on Beach Boulevard has been renovated and expanded since closing in 2019.…

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers paused the beach renourishment project in Jacksonville Beach. | News4Jax
May 21, 2024

Beach renourishment on hold in Jax Beach

The Army Corps of Engineers paused its monthslong beach renourishment project in Jacksonville Beach because of mechanical issues.…

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An illustration shows the Izakaya Ko restaurant planned at 1198 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach. | Jacksonville Daily Record
May 17, 2024

Japanese gastropub to open in Jacksonville Beach

The owners of Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi will bring a new concept when Izakaya Ko opens in June.…

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A restaurant management company plans to build offices, retail and a second-story rooftop restaurant in the 100 block of Fifth Avenue North in Jacksonville Beach. | Jax Beach Investment Holdings
May 16, 2024

Rooftop restaurant proposed in Jacksonville Beach

Jax Beach Investment Holdings is seeking rezoning to build offices, retail and a second-story restaurant on Five Avenue North.…

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Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries in Jacksonville Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
May 15, 2024

Dick Mondell’s Burgers & Fries opens in Jax Beach

The Gainesville-based restaurant is a throwback to the beginnings of America’s love for hamburgers.…

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Beach renourishment efforts started Monday, April 29, 2024, along Duval County's beaches. l Steven Ponson, Jacksonville Today
April 29, 2024

Beach renourishment begins along Duval shoreline

The beach restoration is the first in Duval County since 2019. The federal government pays the $32 million cost.…

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Leaders in the Beaches communities are urging Duval County Public Schools not to make changes to schools in their communities. l Element5 Digital, Unsplash
April 16, 2024

Beaches leaders fight to preserve schools

Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach city councils voted to oppose the closure or consolidation of schools in their communities.…

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Cellphone video shows large crowds of people on the beach Sunday night near the pier in Jacksonville Beach on March 17, 2024. Two people are seen fighting in the sand. | Jacksonville Beach Police Department
April 11, 2024

Jax Beach considers options to stem unruly crowds

The city may crack down on unauthorized events after three shootings on St. Patrick’s Day.…

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Police converge on downtown Jacksonville Beach on March 17 after multiple shootings left one person dead and three others injured. | News4Jax
April 2, 2024

Jax Beach decides against moratorium on events

City Council rejected an ordinance that would have put a moratorium on special event permits in response to three shootings…

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A man is temporarily handcuffed as police patrol en masse along Ocean Drive in Miami Beach on March 15, 2024 | Rebecca Blackwell, AP
March 22, 2024

Miami Beach may hold lessons for Jax Beach violence

Miami Beach launched an aggressive crackdown on spring break after a string of violence in recent years.…