DCPS explores plan to close several schools as enrollment dips due to charter, private school migration
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.
โWeโre out here to engageโ: Neptune Beach police took to the streets to hear from the community
Neptune Beach Police Department Chief Michael Key, Jr. is continuing the tradition of โChief Walks,โ where the police department goes door to door speaking to residents to learn about their concerns and see whatโs happening in the community.
Pharmacy at Neptune Beach Publix robbed 2 days before storeโs Mega Millions win: police
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.
Advocacy group supports those affected by gun violence at vigil for โNational Gun Violence Survivors Weekโ
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.
DCPS students have a say in the districtโs direction, thanks to newly resurrected group
Elijah Melendez-Eyster is a senior at Mandarin High School and part of the Jacksonville Association of Governing Students, or โJAGS,โ a recently-rebooted initiative by Duval County Public Schools, aimed at providing students with a direct conduit to the highest offices in the district.
Jacksonville-area beaches reopen, but public urged to keep off dunes, stay out of ocean
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Friday afternoon that Duval Countyโs 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 Countyโs 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.
First responders amp up security to ensure safe fourth of July beach day
Jacksonville beaches were filled with tens of thousands of people hitting the sand and the surf to celebrate Independence Day on Monday. People came from all over to soak up the sun, which means extra lifeguards, police and firefighters working to ensure everyone stayed safe.
With Lee stepping down as Florida elections chief, DeSantis names Byrd as secretary of state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that state Rep. Cord Byrd will replace Secretary of State Laurel Lee, a former circuit judge who helped steer Florida through the 2020 elections and is now stepping down after a little more than three years in her post.
Grumpyโs Restaurant expands business while rebuilding location destroyed in fire
Grumpyโs Restuarant CEO Daniel DeLeon says the plan is to rebuild and open the doors again to customers by this May. That is not the only site the company has in the works. It is also in the process of opening two new spots this summer.
Explainer: Duval County schoolsโ half-cent sales tax vs. millage rate increase
As Duval County Public Schools continues to grapple with a crippling teacher shortage and retention problem, superintendent Diana Greene recommended that the school board consider hiking property taxes by one mill in order to boost salaries, fill the record number of vacant staffing positions and bolster the districtโs arts and athletic programs.
How to Make Oatmeal Creme Pies with AlleyCakes | River City Live
Looking for something sweet this holiday season? Head over to Alley Cakes in Neptune Beach, a local bakery that creates anything from handheld goodies like macaroons to beautiful cakes for any occasion. Ali Webb, a regular and dear friend of River City Live, invited us to her bakery to show us how to make her famous oatmeal creme cookies. She says they are so popular that they have people travelling from all over to get their hands on these sweet treats! If you do not want to make them at home, head over to alleycakes.com or find her bakery in Neptune Beach.
Halloween & Tailgating Treats With Alley Cakes
Our friend Ali Webb is back from Alley Cakes! Located in Neptune Beach, Alley Cakes creates delicious treats for any occasion including weddings, birthdays, holidays, and more. Today she stopped by the show to show us how to make a DIY treat for Halloween that even the kids can make. Later in the show, she showed us some great treats that are perfect for tailgate season. Just in time for Florida/Georgia this weekend!
Fletcher High students set up pop-up recycling drop off site
A group of Fletcher High School students took charge of protecting the environment Sunday by setting up a temporary recycling drop-off site at Huffman Boulevard Park. This comes as the cityโs curbside pickup for recycling is suspended so more workers can focus on current garbage issues.
Get SโMore Fun Out Of Your Holiday Weekend | River City Live
Looking for a sweet treat this holiday weekend? Something that is easy and will create sโmore fun for the kids? Look no further than a fun twist to the campfire sโmore! We got to speak with our friend Ali Webb of Alley Cakes in Neptune Beach. She recommends instead of using graham crackers to use a delicious cookie such as chocolate chip or M&M. She also recommends using a wafer cookie that you can buy at any grocery store. You can also switch up the chocolate by using a Reeseโs or another type of candy to make the sโmore even more unique. No matter what you choose, youโll be sure to have a sweet Labor Day weekend following these tips!
Loved ones honor life of beloved beaches officer with celebration of life, procession
A longtime beaches police officer -- remembered by family as โsupermanโ and by the community he served as a coach, mentor and giving spirit -- will be remembered Tuesday with a Celebration of Life at the Church of Eleven22.
How one Jacksonville Beach high rise built 45 years ago is renovating to stay safe
While the specific cause of a deadly high-rise condo building collapse in the Miami area is still unknown, a local condominium board leader says the tragedy underscores the vital need for structural maintenance of coastal buildings.
Jacksonville teen in jail for killing grandmother arrested fo keeping alcohol in cell
A Neptune Beach teen who was sentenced for killing his grandmother during a drunken rage and then burying her body in his fatherโs yard was arrested late last year after a cell check turned up bottles of alcohol described as โhooch.โ
Neptune Beach man accused in Jan. 6 Capitol altercation that injured officer may have to appear before DC judge
A Neptune Beach man wore a shirt with an American flag on the sleeve as he appeared in federal court on charges connected to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol that left an officer โvisibly injured."