Beaches expected to be busy during Labor Day weekend
With that, people will be gathered to celebrate the Labor Day weekend. Many are expected to visit the beaches, raising the concerns of some about the potential spread of the coronavirus. I am concerned, but I am not going to let it destroy my life, said Sam Mitchell, a Jacksonville Beach resident. We kind of made a comeback, said Ed Malin, Angies Subs owner. Jacksonville Beach police say they suspect itll be a busy weekend Theyre urging people to drink responsibly, and remind people that they will be out enforcing the laws.
Nearly a year after Hurricane Matthew, parts of Jax still need repair
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ It has been nearly a year since Hurricane Matthew devastated parts of northeast Florida and local governments are still waiting for federal reimbursements. In San Marco, Riverside Parkโs bulkhead took a hard hit from the storm. โPeople out in the evening sit here with cameras or just watch the sunset,โ San Marco resident Sam Mitchell said. Nobody is ever out here.โโI just kind of avoided the area since the fence went up,โ San Marco resident Brandon Estes said. โItโs totally inaccessible,โ Mandarin resident Clint Waltrip said.