City leaders met Tuesday night to discuss the plan that would provide a huge makeover for the plaza located between Jacksonville Beach City Hall and Seawalk Pavilion.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Food trucks and dozens of tents filled Latham Plaza in Jacksonville Beach for the 904 Pop Up Summer Livin' Event on Sunday. Many people who attended the event said it felt good to get out. The event included 60 vendors and a food truck village. Many businesses at Sunday’s event, like Island Dream Authentic Italian Ice, said it was their first event since the coronavirus reached Florida. This is the fun part of the job,” said Island Dream Authentic Italian Ice owner Brittany Sinclair.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - A day before it officially closes its doors, Campeche Bay was one of several businesses forced to evacuate as a precaution during a gas leak Tuesday evening in Jacksonville Beach. The Jacksonville Beach Police and Fire departments responded to the gas leak on 1st Street North near Latham Plaza. Unfortunately, the gas leak pushed them out. Smith with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department said the leak had been contained. A portion of 1st Street North was expected to remain closed until Wednesday.