A former Neptune Beach Police commander sued the department, alleging harassment and discrimination by Chief Michael Key Jr. after disclosing several health conditions.
It now costs more to park at Beaches Town Center in Atlantic and Neptune Beach.
Crowds in turkey hats filled the downtown streets Thanksgiving morning as Neptune Beach marked the 40th Petesgiving and unveiled Pete Jensen Way, a newly designated portion of First Street honoring the longtime town marshal and owner of Pete’s Bar.
The Fletcher High School Marching Band is making Duval County proud as they compete at state this year.
Voted over MVP’s Sports, Rascal’s Bar, and Sherwood’s, Pete’s Bar, located at 117 First St in Neptune Beach, takes home the JAXBest 2025 crown for best dive bar.
The United States will honor those who have fought for our country’s freedoms in multiple Veterans Day parades and events on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Fletcher High School was briefly placed on lockdown on Wednesday after an online threat to “shoot up the school” was made by a student, according to the school’s principal.
The medical examiner is working to determine a cause of death after a man, a woman and their dog were found dead Saturday afternoon in their Neptune Beach home.
Police are investigating after an elderly couple and their dog were found dead in their Neptune Beach home Saturday afternoon, but many questions remain unanswered as authorities have released limited information about the incident.
A married couple and their dog were found dead in a Neptune Beach home Saturday, the Neptune Beach Police Department said.
Thousands of “No Kings” protests were planned across the country on Saturday, including at least 10 demonstrations in Northeast Florida.
Cars are now blocked on a street in Neptune Beach. Jacksonville Today reader Kathy H wants to know "how a public street can be blocked off and if it’s even legal.”
Music megastar Taylor Swift and NFL All-Pro Travis Kelce announced on Tuesday that they are engaged, and it appears that the engagement heard around the world has local ties.
The Beaches Council on Aging is celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to seniors in the Jacksonville Beaches area.
Megan Kilis Jacksonville Mom us to share details about a Girls’ Night Out: Denim Swap for a Cause, happening Thursday, August 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Jaffi’s Boutique, located at 200 First Street in Neptune Beach. Guests are encouraged to bring gently used denim to donate to PACE and will enjoy 20% off new jeans for participating. With just a $10 donation to PACE, shoppers can also unlock 20% off their entire purchase. Plus, those who purchase tickets in advance will receive a swag bag filled with goodies. Tickets are available through the Facebook event page and 904tickets.com.
As students return to class, drivers in Neptune Beach are being reminded to slow down or pay the price.
Here Tomorrow is a nonprofit mental health organization based in Neptune Beach that serves Jacksonville Beach and the surrounding coastal communities, specializing in suicide prevention and mental health support. Founded after the loss of Gary Kenney to suicide, the organization was created to remove barriers to mental health care, such as insurance challenges and long wait times. Here Tomorrow offers no-cost, confidential, and peer-led support through in-person, video, or phone sessions, as well as specialized support groups for teens, military members, veterans, and first responders.
The City of Neptune Beach on Saturday renamed the baseball field at Jarboe Park after a retired police officer who died of COVID-19 complications.
The Neptune Beach Police Department and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will hold multi-agency training exercises on Thursday.
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.
If you’re from Jacksonville or have explored the area, chances are you’ve noticed colorful, whimsical creatures perched on trees, nestled in yards, or brightening up local businesses.
Documents obtained by News4JAX indicate that plans for the properties may include a private beach club, spa, fitness center, restaurant, improved Lemon Bar, parking, and retail space, transforming the area into a boutique resort hotel.
Neptune Beach is working to keep students safe by cracking down on the rules of the road with automated speed cameras that are now in effect at local school zones.
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.
Caleb Yauger had his first surfing lesson with Mark Collins at "Mark's Surf Camp." Here's how it went.
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.
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.
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.
W're highlighting one Neptune Beach student who is volunteering to fight Alzheimer’s disease every year at an annual walk that draws thousands of people.
The 2025 DUUUVAL Draft Party, which would usually be held at EverBank Stadium, has been moved to the Lemon Bar and Seahorse Oceanfront Inn in Neptune Beach.
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.
Starting Monday, a 40-day warning period begins for drivers near Neptune Beach school zones as the city rolls out its automated speed cameras.
The Penman Road Project was on the agenda at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The idea of roundabouts being placed along Penman has been floated around for several years. Currently, the plan is to add roundabouts at five intersections in the area.
Neptune Beach has a problem with speeders in school zones, even though signs tell drivers how fast to drive and when to do it. But people are still speeding, and now there will be a hefty fine if you get caught thanks to speed cameras that will go live in April.
Months after an 18-year-old was accused of antagonizing Kamala Harris supporters with a machete at a Neptune Beach polling precinct, the State Attorney’s Office said it would not be following through on charges against him.
A Neptune Beach man stepped up his holiday decorating game by honoring a holiday movie classic: “A Christmas Story.”
The final push to Election Day is bringing many voters out, including Mayor Donna Deegan.
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.
A 911 call for help and a woman’s testimony gave more insight into the moment when a group of teens, including an 18-year-old accused of brandishing a machete, confronted a group of people holding political signs at an early voting site in Neptune Beach Monday.
Supporters of Harris and Trump told News4JAX on Wednesday that they are used to being heckled by the opposing side while waving signs outside polling locations. But what happened at the Jacksonville Public Library Beaches Branch in Neptune Beach on Tuesday afternoon was “outrageous,” “scary” and “sad.”
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.
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.
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.
A 15-year-old boy died in a hospital after he was hit by a car while riding his bike at the five-way intersection of Penman Road, Florida Boulevard and Forest Avenue Friday night, according to the Neptune Beach Police Department.
Neptune Beach voters will elect a mayor and a city council member this year. Council Seat 2 was also up for election, but Tim Horvath was the only candidate and was elected without opposition.
The City of Neptune Beach is honoring a former employee by partnering with local nonprofit Here Tomorrow throughout National Suicide Prevention Month.
It’s pretty much a Florida tradition for any beach day: You load up the car and on the way to the ocean, you make the obligatory Publix run to grab all the beach essentials like Pub Subs, sweet tea and fried chicken.
Fletcher High School students in Neptune Beach will notice extra security on Thursday after police were notified about a threat made toward the school on social media.
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.
Eden and Christine of the Uncluttered and Unfiltered podcast teamed up with expert stylist Emilie Christenson to explore how to look effortlessly chic at any age.
The first weekend of the summer kicked off, and hundreds of people visited the beaches as the beach renourishment project continues in Jacksonville Beach.
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 first of seven Duval County Public Schools community meetings is Tuesday night to discuss possible school closures and consolidations being proposed for the district.
The Neptune Beach Police Department posted signs to ensure residents who ride electric bikes and regular bikes know traffic laws.
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.
Neptune Beach will add speed cameras to school zones after the city council approves the new addition on Monday.
The ticket would have a photo of the driver’s license plate and the speed they were traveling at the time.
A Neptune Beach man was sentenced to 30 months in prison on two felony charges related to the Jan. 6 breach of the capital.
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.
Neptune Beach Police Department Chief Michael Key, Jr. is continuing the tradition of “Chief Walks,” where the police department goes door to door speaking to residents to learn about their concerns and see what’s happening in the community.
Runners and chuggers alike gathered to continue decades of tradition at the Beaches Town Center Thanksgiving morning for Tony’s Turkey Trot and Petes-giving.
A 30-year-old man who spent 10 years in prison for a DUI manslaughter charge is back in jail after he was arrested for the second time in less than two weeks.
The agency said it was because of an off-campus incident and that it was out of an abundance of caution.
Ed White visited Fletcher in the Football Friday Game of the Week. The Senators won 20-19. Photographer Kevin Nguyen captured the game in this photo gallery.
At Friday night’s football game at Fletcher High School against Ed White High School, extra precautions were put in place to help keep fans safe.
Two days before a Neptune Beach Publix made national headlines for selling the winning $1.58 billion Mega Millions ticket, the store attracted the unwanted attention of an armed robbery suspect, according to police.
A single lottery ticket sold in Florida has won a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
The former city manager for Neptune Beach is taking legal action after being fired in January.
Three young men have lost their lives in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Duval County this month.
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.
A 20-year-old serving a 15-year sentence for killing his grandmother should learn Friday how much time will be added to his sentence for brewing alcohol while in jail.
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.
Logan Mott was back in Duval County Court on Thursday for a sentencing hearing after he pleaded guilty to brewing alcohol while in jail.
One anti-gun violence group came together to show support for those affected by gun violence and to bring awareness to the growing problem in Jacksonville for National Gun Violence Survivors Week.
Residents on Wednesday evening attended a meeting of the Neptune Beach City Council, where some spoke up about an eyesore water tank that they said was recently built.
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.
