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2024 Voter's Guide: Jacksonville Beach mayor, council members
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Jacksonville Beach mayor, council membersJacksonville 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.
Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransom
Read full article: Cybercriminals are holding data from Jacksonville Beach for ransomA 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.
‘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, residentsThe 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.
Jacksonville Beach opens forensic investigation after cybersecurity event impacted operations
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach opens forensic investigation after cybersecurity event impacted operationsThe city of Jacksonville Beach gave an update during their council meeting Monday on the cybersecurity event that abruptly closed city operations last week.
‘Cybersecurity event’ impacts City of Jacksonville Beach operations
Read full article: ‘Cybersecurity event’ impacts City of Jacksonville Beach operationsAfter 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.”
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.
Deck The Chairs announces winners from 2023 holiday display contest
Read full article: Deck The Chairs announces winners from 2023 holiday display contestDeck The Chairs organizers said despite multiple days impacted by weather, the holiday display event drew record crowds for its 11th season in Jacksonville Beach.
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 2022As the year nears its conclusion, here are some of the biggest I-TEAM investigations from 2022.
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 worriedThe Jacksonville Beach mayor told News4JAX the city is expecting strong winds, rain as well as the possibility of storm surges and flooding.
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.”
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 referendumThe 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.
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 lifeguardsA 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.
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 lifeguardsA 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.
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 ballotThe Volunteer Life Saving Corps wants voters to decide who can access the lifeguard station at Jacksonville Beach.
Jacksonville Beach city attorney arrested, accused of molesting minor
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach city attorney arrested, accused of molesting minorJACKSONVILLE 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.
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 parkingIf 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.