Neptune Beach Police Chief Michael Key ensured voters would continue to be safe after a teen pulled out a machete to intimidate voters. Now, the Duval County Supervisor of Elections is also echoing those sentiments.

An 18-year-old now faces an aggravated assault charge after the Neptune Beach Police Department said he “brandished a machete” in an armed disturbance incident.

Neptune Beach will add speed cameras to school zones after the city council approves the new addition on Monday.

Neptune Beach will swear in its new police chief Friday evening. Chief Michael Key will take over running the police department at 6 p.m.

The former city manager for Neptune Beach is taking legal action after being fired in January.

A heroic rescue ended in tragedy overnight, as a young man tried to save 3 others in Neptune Beach, ultimately giving his life for their safety.

However, the pandemic doesnt mean crowds are expected stay away from popular spots including Jacksonville-area beaches, which saw a sharp rise in cases during June. Coronavirus concerns prompted Jacksonville Beach City Council members to cancel Independence Day fireworks, worried about attracting to many people to view the show. Supervisors at all three police departments -- Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach -- said all officers will be on duty, and that the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office will send officers for additional support. We experience a large, large increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic, said Neptune Beach Police Commander Michael Key. The small city of Neptune Beach is among the hotspots for beachgoers, partygoers and large crowds.

Several popular bars and restaurants in the beaches community remained closed Thursday for cleanings due to the threat of COVID-19. Some spots have closed their doors after employees tested positive, while others have simply closed up as a precaution. Seven employees there tested positive, while 42 were negative. The pub reopened Wednesday after a deep cleaning. Just down the road, The Shim Sham Room and Hoptinger remained closed Thursday.

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. Two officers of the Neptune Beach Police Department have tested positive for COVID-19, and another nine officers are in quarantine as a precaution, a commander of the department told News4Jax on Thursday. There are a total of 22 officers in the department. According to police, the nine officers came in contact with the affected officers. Commander Michael Key said it is not impacting the departments ability to patrol and respond to emergencies. He said all 32 staff members have been tested for the virus.