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Jacksonville Beach residents frustrated over short-term rentals, call for local regulations

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A growing number of Jacksonville Beach residents say short-term rentals are turning their neighborhoods into what they call a “revolving door” of unruly guests, and they want local leaders to step in.

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Deck the Chairs launches ‘Deck the Bins’ student art contest

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Deck The Chairs (DTC), a non-profit organization, launches Deck the Bins, a student art decorating contest.

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Jacksonville Beach enforces zero-tolerance policy to increase safety measures ahead of spring break

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach enforces zero-tolerance policy to increase safety measures ahead of spring break

The City of Jacksonville Beach is implementing a zero-tolerance policy to ensure safety as college students are expected to flood the beach for Spring Break.

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Dune walkovers at Jacksonville Beach could be set for major renovations

Read full article: Dune walkovers at Jacksonville Beach could be set for major renovations

A major project that could impact every resident and visitor who steps foot on the sandy shores of Jacksonville Beach is on the city council agenda for Monday night.

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2024 Voter's Guide: Jacksonville Beach mayor, council members

Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Jacksonville Beach mayor, council members

Jacksonville Beach city elections are held every two years, with elected officials seeking staggered four-year terms. In 2024, voters will choose the mayor and three council members, all four of whom are elected at-large by all Jacksonville Beach voters. The elections are non-partisan.

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Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransom

Read full article: Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransom

A cyber attack in Jacksonville Beach has affected the city's information system. Cyber criminals are holding personal data like social security numbers and banking information for ransom. If you're affected, you will be notified by mail.

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‘Sophisticated cyberattack’ on city of Jacksonville Beach potentially impacts personal data of workers, residents

Read full article: ‘Sophisticated cyberattack’ on city of Jacksonville Beach potentially impacts personal data of workers, residents

The city of Jacksonville Beach plans to reach out to residents about a “sophisticated cyberattack” that occurred at the end of January that could have potentially affected personal data.

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Jacksonville Beach opens forensic investigation after cybersecurity event impacted operations

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach opens forensic investigation after cybersecurity event impacted operations

The city of Jacksonville Beach gave an update during their council meeting Monday on the cybersecurity event that abruptly closed city operations last week.

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‘Cybersecurity event’ impacts City of Jacksonville Beach operations

Read full article: ‘Cybersecurity event’ impacts City of Jacksonville Beach operations

After the Jacksonville Beach City Hall and other city operations were abruptly shut down Monday, the city said on Tuesday that the closures were because of a “cybersecurity event.”

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City of Jacksonville Beach abruptly closes Monday after ‘information systems issues’

Read full article: City of Jacksonville Beach abruptly closes Monday after ‘information systems issues’

The City of Jacksonville Beach announced Monday that it will temporarily shut down due to an information systems issue and has shut down all business for the day.

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Deck The Chairs announces winners from 2023 holiday display contest

Read full article: Deck The Chairs announces winners from 2023 holiday display contest

Deck The Chairs organizers said despite multiple days impacted by weather, the holiday display event drew record crowds for its 11th season in Jacksonville Beach.

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Court blocks Volunteer Life Saving Corps ballot initiative

Read full article: Court blocks Volunteer Life Saving Corps ballot initiative

The News4JAX I-TEAM has an update on the legal fight between the City of Jacksonville Beach and the Volunteer Life Saving Corps.

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Unsolved murder, megachurch legal fight, embattled surgeon: These are the I-TEAM’s most read stories in 2022

Read full article: Unsolved murder, megachurch legal fight, embattled surgeon: These are the I-TEAM’s most read stories in 2022

As the year nears its conclusion, here are some of the biggest I-TEAM investigations from 2022.

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Jacksonville Beach City Council votes to replace Adventure Landing site with apartments

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach City Council votes to replace Adventure Landing site with apartments

Efforts to convert the site of the amusement park into housing started in June 2021.

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Jacksonville beach communities on high alert as Hurricane Ian approaches, but some not worried

Read full article: Jacksonville beach communities on high alert as Hurricane Ian approaches, but some not worried

The Jacksonville Beach mayor told News4JAX the city is expecting strong winds, rain as well as the possibility of storm surges and flooding.

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Judge kills Jacksonville Beach lifeguard referendum, calling language ‘deceptive and misleading’

Read full article: Judge kills Jacksonville Beach lifeguard referendum, calling language ‘deceptive and misleading’

Jacksonville Beach voters won’t get to decide on the future of the Volunteer Life Saving Corps after a judge deemed a ballot statement for the November referendum was “deceptive and misleading.”

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Volunteer Life Saving Corps meets petition requirement for Nov. 8 voter referendum

Read full article: Volunteer Life Saving Corps meets petition requirement for Nov. 8 voter referendum

The Supervisor of Elections for Duval County said the Volunteer Life Saving Corps (VLSC) of Jacksonville Beach has officially met the minimum requirements to place a voter referendum on the November 8 ballot.

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Volunteer Life Saving Corps is a step closer to asking voters to decide its future

Read full article: Volunteer Life Saving Corps is a step closer to asking voters to decide its future

The Volunteer Lifesaving Corps is one step closer to asking voters to decide its future.

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I-TEAM: Department of Labor investigation found city of Jax Beach had 133 violations of Fair Labor Standards Act involving lifeguards

Read full article: I-TEAM: Department of Labor investigation found city of Jax Beach had 133 violations of Fair Labor Standards Act involving lifeguards

A two-year U.S. Department of Labor investigation into the relationship between Jacksonville Beach and the Volunteer Lifesaving Corps found the City of Jacksonville Beach had 133 violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act from 2019 to 2021. The Fair Labor Standards Act guarantees the right to minimum wage and overtime.

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I-TEAM: Records show City of Jacksonville Beach did not investigate harassment, abuse claims among lifeguards

Read full article: I-TEAM: Records show City of Jacksonville Beach did not investigate harassment, abuse claims among lifeguards

A former lifeguard at Jacksonville Beach is telling her story publicly for the first time, alleging a culture of abuse and harassment among lifeguards that was tolerated by the City of Jacksonville Beach.

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Volunteer lifeguards collecting signatures to put issue of lifeguard station access on November ballot

Read full article: Volunteer lifeguards collecting signatures to put issue of lifeguard station access on November ballot

The Volunteer Life Saving Corps wants voters to decide who can access the lifeguard station at Jacksonville Beach.

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Jacksonville Beach countersues volunteer lifeguards in ongoing spat

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach countersues volunteer lifeguards in ongoing spat

A public spat between the city of Jacksonville Beach and the Volunteer Life Saving Corps continues with a countersuit from the city.

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Jacksonville Beach wants public feedback on a potential name change

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach wants public feedback on a potential name change

The City of Jacksonville Beach is asking for input from the community on the topic of a potential name change.

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Jacksonville Beach city attorney arrested, accused of molesting minor

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach city attorney arrested, accused of molesting minor

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Jacksonville Beach City Attorney Chris Ambrosio has been arrested and accused of lewd and lascivious molestation of a minor, court records show. AdIn February, according to the report, Ambrosio and the alleged victim texted each other and Ambrosio invited them over for a sleepover. Ambrosio told police he was the attorney for the City of Jacksonville Beach and that he knows lots of police, according to the report. The city administration and the Jacksonville Beach City Council sent out a statement saying they are aware of the arrest and saying the council will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday to talk about the arrest. Ambrosio was appointed a little over a year ago as City Attorney to all city departments, including Beaches Energy Services and the Jacksonville Beach Police Department and serves as general counsel to the City Council and boards.

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Ready to enjoy sun and fun in Jacksonville Beach? Don’t forget plastic for parking

Read full article: Ready to enjoy sun and fun in Jacksonville Beach? Don’t forget plastic for parking

If you are, just a reminder that, starting today, paid parking will be enforced in Jacksonville Beach. The paid parking program of the city of Jacksonville Beach begins March 12, 2021, and will end on Nov. 1, 2021. There are three kiosks are at the Pier lot at 503 1st Street North; three kiosks in the Latham Plaza Lot at 14 1st Street North, two kiosks in the lot at 422 1st Street North, and one kiosk is located in the lot at 450 2nd Street North. AdCity of Jacksonville Beach residents park for free if they have registered their license plates with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department. Paid parking program hours are Friday through Sunday and select holidays from 8 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday; and 10 a.m. Sunday until midnight.

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