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May 2, 2025

BIT OF JOY | Beaches Library Comic Fest

The 10th annual Beaches Library Comic Fest is on Saturday, May 3.…

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A sign on First Street in Neptune Beach lays out the rules for riding e-bikes.
April 9, 2025

E-bikes may be allowed on the sand in Neptune Beach

The police chief proposes to allow e-bikes on the beach if they’re operated safely and under 15 mph.…

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March 12, 2025

This Neptune Beach bar is one of Florida’s top canned wine hotspots

Florida wine drinkers aren’t going for the canned variety, in general. Brewhound customers are bucking the trend.…

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Speed zone cameras are coming soon to three school zones in Neptune Beach, police said. | News4Jax
February 2, 2025

Cameras will soon catch speeders in 3 Neptune Beach school zones

Neptune Beach will soon install speed zone cameras near three schools.…

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A voter enters the polling place at the Beaches Branch Library in October 2024.
January 28, 2025

Teen won’t be prosecuted for machete threat at polls

Prosecutors said the teen did not legally intimidate anyone when he confronted Harris-Walz supporters with a machete.…

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Cori Bylund campaigns for mayor in Neptune Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 6, 2024

Mayors and council members elected in the Beaches

Voters in Neptune Beach and Jacksonville Beach picked mayors — one in a close race and the other by a…

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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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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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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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A school speed zone. | News4Jax
March 5, 2024

Neptune Beach cameras will catch speeders in school zones

The city has decided to install automatic cameras in school zones. Speeders will receive $100 tickets in the mail.…

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A school speed zone. | News4Jax
February 20, 2024

Neptune Beach considers speed cams in school zones

Drivers could get a $100 ticket if they are caught going 10 mph over the speed limit.…

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Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan's investment company says it has purchased the Seahorse Oceanfront Inn and Lemon Bar in Neptune Beach. | Dan Macdonald, Jacksonville Daily Record
September 1, 2023

Jaguars owner pays $36.95 million for Seahorse Inn

Shad Khan’s development company, Iguana Investments Florida, plans to redevelop the property as a boutique resort hotel.…

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August 9, 2023

Record Mega Millions ticket sold at Neptune Beach Publix

The $1.58 billion drawing was the largest in Mega Millions history. The winner has 180 days to come forward.…