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Atlantic Beach News

Local news for Atlantic Beach, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

9 hrs ago | The Beaches Leader

Atlantic Beach police chief may be assistant city manager

After serving as police chief in Atlantic Beach for the past 24 years, David Thompson was scheduled to retire soon.

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14 hrs ago | Tallahassee.com

Jacksonville makes for nice vacation spot

Jacksonville. It's not the biggest tourist destination, but it still attracts tourists, tourists like my family.

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Related Topix: Neptune Beach, FL, Jacksonville Metro, Canada

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Neptune Beach Council does away with paid parking idea

Despite late spring and early summer concerns about a crush on parking at Town Center, the City Council agreed Monday to drop any plans to increase parking control at the popular commercial hub.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Neptune Beach, FL, South Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL), Jacksonville, FL

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Stolen Mustang tries to outrun police

The following is a compilation of reports from Beaches area police departments: ATLANTIC BEACH - A 21-year-old man was arrested on charges of fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving ...

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Beaches are alive with the sounds of free music

MAGGIE FITZROY/Staff Lawn chairs and sun umbrellas were popular Sunday during the Urban Jazz Coalition's performance at the Jacksonville Beach Summer Jazz Series concert.

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Related Topix: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Neptune Beach, FL

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Hotels

What's Hot Around The World

Several landmark and anticipated branded hotels have recently opened for business, ranging from the very first aloft in Montreal to the renovated One Ocean, Remington Hotels' first Gallery Collection property ...

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Related Topix: World News, Croatia, Europe

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Staged workshop of musical 'Green Room' includes dance

Lee Hamby is enjoying what he calls one big season of musical theater at Players by the Sea.

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Related Topix: Musical Theater, Arts, Classical, Stephen Sondheim, Marshall University, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville University

Mon Jul 14, 2008

St. Augustine Record

Concerned mom becomes concert fan

With her sunglasses on, Caron Bremer swayed to the beat of the music on Sunday. She didn't look concerned.

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Related Topix: St Johns County, FL, St. Augustine, FL, Jacksonville Metro

Sat Jul 12, 2008

The Florida Times-Union

When the party's over

BOB MACK/Staff Dot Mitchell of Jacksonville Beach tosses her collected trash into a Neptune Beach waste truck.

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Related Topix: Neptune Beach, FL, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Sawgrass, FL

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Man fires gun while driving his van, is caught by police

The following is a compilation of reports from Beaches-area police departments: ATLANTIC BEACH - A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with discharging a firearm in public and possession of a firearm by a ...

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Related Topix: Neptune Beach, FL

Tue Jul 08, 2008

The Florida Times-Union

As gas prices climb and car sales fall, scooters become the new hot wheels

MAGGIE FITZROY/Staff Cyndi DeWar and friend Tiziana Acquarola sit on a Vespa scooter at Vespa Jacksonville in Jacksonville Beach.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Jacksonville, FL

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Beach volunteers tidy up

Debbie Monte of Atlantic Beach focuses her cleaning efforts Saturday on smaller items she called "shrapnel." The annual day-after Beaches cleanup followed a busy day at the Beaches, which typically attract ...

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Related Topix: Neptune Beach, FL, Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Jacksonville Metro, Jacksonville, FL

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Tampabays10.com

Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater

Barbara Brown hired a contractor for improvements, but he left her home in shambles.

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Related Topix: St. Petersburg, FL, Tampa Metro

Thu Jul 03, 2008

First Coast News

4th of July Celebration at Jacksonville Beach

Preparations are under way for July 4th Celebrations at Jacksonville Beach. Organizers are expecting thousands to attend "Liberty Celebration." It will be held at the Sea Walk Pavilion and include a fireworks ...

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Beach, FL, Neptune Beach, FL

Wed Jul 02, 2008

The Florida Times-Union

Neighbor sues to stop Selva Marina development

A woman who lives near what she calls an environmentally sensitive piece of land has sued the city, hoping to block a housing development from being built on the 7.2-acre tract.

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

The Florida Times Union

Law & Disorder: 3 men arrested in street shoe robbery

Three men have been arrested after shots fired at a Jacksonville shoe vendor's car blew out its rear window and a tire.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Quincy, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Neptune Beach, FL

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Florida Times-Union

Police track down, arrest sex offender

The following is a compilation of reports from Beaches-area police departments: ATLANTIC BEACH - A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged with domestic battery after a 42-year-old woman received cuts to her ...

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Related Topix: Duval County, FL, Hillsborough County, FL, Jacksonville Metro

Fri Jun 27, 2008

The Florida Times Union

Fans ready for Chesney, Boss

A few minutes before 10 a.m. Saturday, Joy Mack will sit down at the computer in her Atlantic Beach home, her fingers poised and ready.

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Related Topix: Marketing, Jacksonville Metro, Rock-N-Roll, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Jacksonville, FL

Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Florida Times-Union

Raising the Colors

The state is providing free windstorm inspections, which can strengthen your home against hurricane damage and provide insurance discounts.

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

National Marathon To Fight Breast Cancer Draws Local Walkers

Flint-area walkers include Judy Jackson, Dave Kemp, Bill Hough, Laurie Tritten, and Bob Tritten, who gathered after the half marathon.

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Related Topix: Jacksonville Metro, Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer

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