Jacksonville Beach quiet one week after ‘takeover’ that led to shooting; businesses affected

Police increased their presence on Jacksonville’s beaches on Saturday, one week after a shooting that injured five teenagers following an unpermitted “takeover” event that coincided with the Seawalk Music Festival. Jacksonville Beach Police Department posted on social media throughout the week to notify the community that officers would be monitoring for potential unpermitted gatherings and stepping up patrols in areas where large crowds might form. When News4JAX went to the area on Saturday, the scene was quiet and peaceful. Businesses and residents, however, remain shaken by last week’s violence.