According to the most recent UNF PORL poll results, overall, 48% of voters expressed their support for the Beaches creating their own county, and 48% of voters said they oppose it.

An Atlantic Beach woman has become the latest person in Florida to be arrested under the state’s Drug-Induced Homicide Law.

The City of Atlantic Beach unveiled on Tuesday a new lifeguard station.

A Jacksonville woman in her 20s was rescued from the water at Atlantic Beach on Friday afternoon, the Atlantic Beach Police Department confirmed to News4JAX.

News4JAX is highlighting Duval County’s beaches for this month’s 4 Your Neighborhood special. But beyond the shoreline, there are some hidden gems at the beaches that you don’t want to miss.

Did you know Taco Lu on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville Beach has a ghost? You must go back in time to get to the bottom of the paranormal activity that people who work there tell you is just haunting.

There is a lot of talk about what is going to happen to the Seahorse Oceanfront Inn and the old Kmart.

Jax Beach Aerial Arts is offering a unique opportunity for people to learn skills like circus stars.

Caleb Yauger had his first surfing lesson with Mark Collins at "Mark's Surf Camp." Here's how it went.

Since 1985, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, BEAM, has been serving members of the Beaches community who find themselves suddenly in crisis and unable to pay their rent, utility bill or feed their family.

If your dog loves to feel the sand in their paws, Duval County offers several pet-friendly beaches, but each has rules about when our fur friends can visit their shores.

The Department of Health confirmed to News4JAX on Friday that the coyote linked to a series of recent Atlantic Beach attacks did have rabies.

The recent series of coyote attacks in Atlantic Beach put a spotlight on the potential for rabies and other diseases that can come from an animal bite.

A coyote believed to be behind several recent attacks on residents and pets in Atlantic Beach has been found dead in a junkyard, police said Thursday.

Cathey said a coyote attacked him near Donald Dagley’s Workshop, a junkyard not far from Begonia Street where he works. A fellow worker was able to take a photograph of the coyote.

On Wednesday night, another coyote attack took place on Atlantic Beach.

Cathey said a coyote attacked him near Donald Dagley’s Workshop, a junkyard not far from Begonia Street where he works. A fellow worker was able to take a photograph of the coyote.

The City of Atlantic Beach is investigating multiple reports of coyote attacks in Atlantic Beach.

A 32-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday night after a crash at the intersection of Mayport and Levy roads in Atlantic Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Angie’s opened Thursday at 299 Atlantic Blvd. in Atlantic Beach, the Jacksonville Daily Record reported.

The Atlantic Beach City Commission approved on Monday an ordinance aimed at regulating bikes, e-bikes and personal mobility devices.

Atlantic Beach is cracking down on camping and sleeping in public spaces.

The Atlantic Beach Athletic Association said its baseball teams were asked to cancel practices on Sunday mornings for the local farmer's market.

The ordinance will be introduced at Atlantic Beach City Hall at the 6 p.m. meeting. The second and final reading will be on March 10.

Ragtime, a beloved tavern and seafood restaurant in Atlantic Beach, announced Monday its permanent closure after serving the community for more than 30 years.

The new restaurant will be located in the former home of T-Dub’s in the same building as A+B Kitchen, Homespun Kitchen and Ragtime Tavern.

The city of Atlantic Beach is asking for residents’ feedback to help shape its Safety Action Plan, a project aimed at tackling traffic concerns across the city.

Lanea Mons calls Atlantic Beach home, and that is where she honed her skills to become a major player on the World Surf League QS Series.

Results for Duval County races, including Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach

Beaches Habitat for Humanity helps military veterans, senior citizens and others who qualify get needed repairs done to their homes.

These current can kill you, please stay out of the Atlantic Ocean.

Former Mayor Ellen Glasser pulled out of the Atlantic Beach mayoral race on Wednesday “effective immediately,” citing “serious medical challenges” as the reason.

A majority of homes and businesses in Atlantic Beach were still without power Friday afternoon after Hurricane Helene moved through the area bringing strong wing gusts that toppled trees.

Atlantic Beach city elections are held every two years, with commissioners serving staggered four-year terms. The Mayor/Commissioner serves a two-year term and vote with the other commissioners on matters brought before the commission. This year, elections will be held for mayor and commission seat 3. Commission seat 2 was also up for election this year, but the incumbent, Bruce Bole, was the only candidate to qualify, and was automatically re-elected.

The U.S. Departments of Transportation has funded the purchase of a new diesel hybrid-electric ferry to supplement the Jacksonville Transit Authority’s existing St. Johns River Ferry service.

In the 2024 general election, voters in Atlantic Beach will face choices on six referendums, each proposing changes to the city’s charter.

The nonprofit organization Beaches Habitat for Humanity will begin accepting applications from people interested in owning a home in the upcoming affordable housing community in Atlantic Beach.

The mother of a 21-year-old man fatally shot in one of three Jacksonville Beach shootings on St. Patrick’s Day wanted answers in her son’s death.

The Army Corps of Engineers will store heavy dredging equipment in Atlantic Beach between 17th Street and 18th Street for the Fourth of July.

Study finds between now and 2050, climate change–driven sea level rise will expose more than 1,600 critical U.S. buildings and services to disruptive flooding at least twice per year

The popular oceanfront resort and spa in Atlantic Beach, One Ocean, has new owners and will soon get some upgrades and renovations.

The nonprofit organization Beaches Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a new affordable housing community that will include 44 townhomes in Atlantic Beach.

The Beaches community received updates on the Jaguars stadium deal, the future of Penman Road and the potential of school closures.

The first weekend of the summer kicked off, and hundreds of people visited the beaches as the beach renourishment project continues in Jacksonville Beach.

As students began summer break on Friday, there’s uncertainty over the future of some neighborhood schools as the district moves to consolidate and close some schools.

Thousands of locals and tourists went to Jacksonville Beach to celebrate Memorial Day, and police were out in full force to ensure beachgoers stayed safe.

The goal is to address erosion caused by tropical storms Ian and Nicole.

A Jacksonville mom felt forced to remove her son from Mayport Middle School after he became a target for bullies.

A team of Jacksonville executives gathered Friday morning to perform repairs on a veteran’s home in the Oak Harbor neighborhood in Atlantic Beach.

The goal is to address erosion caused by tropical storms Ian and Nicole.

Wednesday marks the official start of sea turtle nesting season, which means turtles will be burying their eggs in nests up and down the coastline.

Jason Woods brings his Off-Broadway show, The Near Disaster of Jasper & Casper, to Gulliford Hall at The Adele Grage Cultural Center in Atlantic Beach (716 Ocean Blvd.) for a limited residency beginning Thursday, April 25th. Jasper is looking for his true family and discovers a blunt witch, a mysterious, articulate dragon, and a purpose he never expected. As Jasper gets closer to the truth, he confronts his own fears, a vicious queen, his brother Casper’s self-obsession, and a heartbreaking path to his own destiny. Award-winning actor Jason Woods morphs into each character with rapid-fire dexterity and heartfelt authenticity on a fantastical adventure for the child in everyone. Performances are Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 P.M., and Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 P.M. For more information and tickets, please visit www.jasonwoodsproductions.com.

Jason Woods brings his Off-Broadway show, The Near Disaster of Jasper & Casper, to Gulliford Hall at The Adele Grage Cultural Center in Atlantic Beach (716 Ocean Blvd.) for a limited residency beginning Thursday, April 25th. Jasper is looking for his true family and discovers a blunt witch, a mysterious, articulate dragon, and a purpose he never expected. As Jasper gets closer to the truth, he confronts his own fears, a vicious queen, his brother Casper’s self-obsession, and a heartbreaking path to his own destiny. Award-winning actor Jason Woods morphs into each character with rapid-fire dexterity and heartfelt authenticity on a fantastical adventure for the child in everyone. Performances are Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 P.M., and Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 P.M. For more information and tickets, please visit www.jasonwoodsproductions.com.

Owners of a new restaurant in Atlantic Beach raised money Sunday morning to help their friend who was just diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer.

The Atlantic Beach City Commission ruled unanimously in support of a proposal requesting the Duval County School Board to ensure that Atlantic Beach Elementary School will remain open after the school board said it’s looking to consolidate and close several schools.

The Atlantic Beach community members came together in hopes of saving its local elementary school.

The Duval County public school landscape could look very different - in the next few years. Two dozen schools are on the chopping block or could be consolidated.

The district is exploring ways to address a $1.4 billion budget gap through consolidation, and Atlantic Beach Elementary School is one of the schools that would close under a proposal under consideration.

"No Mow March" supports bee populations by providing essential resources and reducing human-induced disturbances in their habitats.

Those in the know about body art know all about one of the most renowned shops in the world.  Inksmith & Rogers Tattooing opened their first shop in 1984.

More affordable housing is coming to the beaches thanks to a local non-profit organization.

After being shut down for three weeks, the St Johns Ferry is set to resume service on Tuesday, February 27.

A 23-year-old man was arrested earlier this month and accused in the stabbing death of a 43-year-old man inside an Atlantic Beach home in 2020.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville awarded a $32.4 million contract to support a renourishment project across nearly 10 miles of Duval County beaches.

In September 1993, Wilene Dozier and Felice Franklin attended a book signing of Tina McElroy Ansa’s novel Ugly Ways at The Book Mark in Atlantic Beach,Florida.

Pizza Cat is only the 2nd store of the franchise and it landed on its feet in Atlantic Beach.

BEAM and Humana team up to help more than 80 senior citizens living in the Jacksonville beach area.

Grey Matter Distillery is Jacksonville’s very first craft distillery! Locally and family owned, Grey Matter was founded in 2014.

As many of you have noticed, we have a new member of the Morning Show team. Meteorologist, Katie Garner, joined us in May. Since she is new to our area, we asked our viewers for some suggestions of places she should visit to get to know Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia better.

The City of Jacksonville and the Keep Jacksonville Beautiful organization have partnered with Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol to help clean up the beaches after Independence Day celebrations.

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.

Atlantic Beach Police confirmed crews located a man’s body in the water just north of 19th Street in Atlantic Beach.

Late last year, a prominent Northeast Florida businessman and well-known political donor Kent Stermon was found dead in his truck at the Mayport Post Office in Atlantic Beach. No foul play is suspected.

The 127th Boston Marathon on Monday had a good bit of local representation. Nearly 100 runners with area ties finished the 26.2-mile course.

Starting on March 1, you can pay to drive on certain local beaches in St. Johns County. In Atlantic Beach, you’ll have to pay for street parking near the beach, also starting on March 1.

Candidates vying to become the next mayor of Jacksonville met Wednesday night for a forum at the Beaches Vineyard Church in Atlantic Beach.

By the end of this week, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Fernandina Beach will be searching for new city managers. These vacancies are all for different reasons.

Elijah Melendez-Eyster is a senior at Mandarin High School and part of the Jacksonville Association of Governing Students, or “JAGS,” a recently-rebooted initiative by Duval County Public Schools, aimed at providing students with a direct conduit to the highest offices in the district.

The shooting death of an 18-year-old man in Atlantic Beach has been ruled a justifiable homicide, according to records on the Jacksonville’s Sheriff’s Office’s Open Data and Transparency site.

The low on Christmas morning Sunday was 20 degrees, the coldest since Jan. 11, 2010, when the morning low was 17 degrees.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is investigating after a sea turtle was found mutilated in Atlantic Beach.

Atlantic Beach city commissioners voted unanimously Monday night in favor of a new ordinance that prohibits people from camping or sleeping in public areas of the city.

Thousands of runners took part in the annual Tony’s Turkey Trot 5K in Atlantic Beach on Thanksgiving morning. The goal was to raise $200,000 for UF Health’s Trauma Center to help those with brain injuries.

It appeared Wednesday that the mayoral race in Atlantic Beach would be heading to a machine recount, and the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office sent a news release acknowledging just that.

News4JAX viewer Garrett Krehbiel sent in video of an electrical fire that appears to be a power line on the ground.

It appeared Wednesday that the mayoral race in Atlantic Beach would be heading to a machine recount, and the Duval County Supervisor of Elections Office sent a news release acknowledging just that.

With over 25 years combined experience in tattooing, body piercing and permanent jewelry, Texas Sun is excited to share their business with the local community and bring elevated services to Atlantic Beach.

An Alantic Beach woman says she’s fallen through the cracks of Hurricane Ian recovery efforts after a tree fell on her mobile home.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Friday afternoon that Duval County’s beaches are reopening after Ian passed through the area. But while much of Jacksonville was spared by Ian, the storm did do a number on Duval County’s shoreline. Beachgoers are also asked to stay off the fragile dunes, and Curry warned people to stay out of the water, as there is a strong rip current risk, along with a high surf advisory.

JEA pointed to the staggering fuel cost as the biggest contributing factor to the JEA bill increases.

A now-former school safety officer accused of inappropriately touching a teenager was arrested Tuesday by the Atlantic Beach Police Department on multiple charges, according to authorities.

There was no arrest made after a school threat incident Monday at Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary, according to an incident report obtained Wednesday by News4JAX.

A parent was placed in custody Monday after allegedly making threats against Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary School, according to the principal.

A local man who helped save his neighbors from an apartment building fire in June is being called a hero.

A house fire on Fiddlers Lane may have been sparked by a lightning strike Monday afternoon.

Another teen gunned down, this time in Atlantic Beach, according to friends the teen who lost his life is Trevaj Cheek.

A young man was found shot outside a home early Sunday morning in Atlantic Beach, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Your choice for Jacksonville’s best family-friendly park is also a beach -- Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park.

Following an afternoon of stormy weather in the Jacksonville area, a water main break caused heavy flooding in an Atlantic Beach neighborhood Thursday evening.