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Jacksonville Beach police ready with safety plan for 4th of July holiday weekend surge

Published: July 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM

The Fourth of July brings thousands of visitors to Jacksonville’s beaches, and after some recent gun violence surrounding the holidays, the Jacksonville Beach Police Department has been working for months to prepare.

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