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Posted May 25, 2023
Seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save your life in a crash. Yet many still don't buckle up. Worse still, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that will pass on to impressionable youth who, in turn, will think it is safe to not buckl...
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Posted May 25, 2023
The mission of the Jacksonville Beach Junior Lifeguard Program is to educate children between the ages of 9 and 13 on beach and ocean safety, physical conditioning, basic first-aid, and environmental awareness while allowing participants to have fun and b...
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Posted May 15, 2023
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition...
Posted May 5, 2023
Beaches City officials met on May 4 to discuss the Orange Crush event scheduled to take place in Duval County on June 16-19. At this time, it appears that none of the official events are taking place in Atlantic Beach or Neptune...
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Posted September 20, 2022
The City of Jacksonville Beach and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. are partnering to provide a full, complete, and thorough review and revision to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. The project will include a robust stakeh...
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Posted April 19, 2023
In accordance with CALEA standard 26.2.5, our agency has compiled a statistical summary of department complaints for the year 2022. Anyone who is interested may review the summary by contacting the General Investigative Unit Sergeant C. Young at cyoung@ja...
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Posted April 19, 2023
WHAT IS CRIME PREVENTION?
Any action that reduces the likelihood that a crime will occur. Crimes occur when you have desire, ability, and opportunity. Although we can’t do much to eliminate a criminal’s desire or ability, we can eliminate the opportunity.&...
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Posted April 19, 2023
October 1st thru March 31st dogs are allowed on Jacksonville Beach at any time!
April 1st thru September 30th dogs are only allowed on the beach BEFORE 9am and AFTER 5pm.
Year round rules are:
- Dogs must be on a leash 8...
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Posted March 21, 2023
Paid parking for the 2023 season has begun! It started on March 17 and goes through October 29, 2023.
Paid parking rates do NOT apply to Jacksonville Beach residents that have registered for the Resident Parking program. To register for this program, click...
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Posted January 1, 2023
There are brand new pickleball courts available at South Beach Park! They are located just east of the Community Center
The South Beach pickleball courts and tennis court now offer online reservations! This reservation system will allow you to view the sch...
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Posted October 19, 2022
The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is supported by City Staff, City Council, and the Community. View this video to find out what it's like to work as part of the team, and then click here to view career openings.
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