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Winds starting to whip in Jacksonville Beach as safety alert remains in place through weekend
Read full article: Winds starting to whip in Jacksonville Beach as safety alert remains in place through weekendThe winds began to noticeably pick up Wednesday morning in Jacksonville Beach as preparations continued for win, rain and possible flooding from Tropical Storm Nicole.
In preparation for Nicole, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue issues beach safety alert through weekend
Read full article: In preparation for Nicole, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue issues beach safety alert through weekendIn preparation for Nicole, Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue issued a beach safety alert through the weekend. Officials are warning people not to go into the water due to the dangerous conditions.
Jacksonville Beach 4th of July fireworks: Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach 4th of July fireworks: Here’s what you need to knowThe Fourth of July holiday means tens of thousands of people will hit Jacksonville-area beaches, and fireworks are scheduled to go off from the Jacksonville Beach Pier at 9 p.m. Monday.
Beaches businesses, police prepare for Republican National Convention
Read full article: Beaches businesses, police prepare for Republican National ConventionJACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. As the start of the Republican National Convention grows closer, just 47 days away as of Tuesday, Jacksonville is gearing up for a large number of visitors. Jacksonville-area beaches leaders are preparing for an influx of people there, as well. Its coming at a vulnerable time when coronavirus cases are spiking in the state and some businesses are closed. Its like a mini Super Bowl, said Sonny Bhikha, who runs the Four Points by Sheraton Jacksonville Beach and three other hotels in the area. The three beaches cities are also planning their response to the RNC together in one unified command team.
Fireworks to go on in Jacksonville despite COVID-19 concerns
Read full article: Fireworks to go on in Jacksonville despite COVID-19 concernsFourth of July fireworks in Jacksonville will still go on as planned, despite a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks. The city-sponsored Independence Day fireworks will take off from six locations in whats planned to be Jacksonvilles largest display ever. We are prepared to act if theres an urgent need to act, said Jacksonville Beach Mayor Charlie Latham about beaches being open. This isnt over, said UF Health infectious disease expert Chad Neilsen, who holds a masters degree in public health. The city of Jacksonville will launch fireworks from six locations this 4th of July.