Jacksonville Beach NewsLocal news for Jacksonville Beach, FL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.A first-time driver quickly feels at ease- June 29, 2008 GARY WILCOXStaff David Nies of First Coast Honda gives Shorelines Reporter Maggie Fitzroy instruction on riding a scooter for the first time.http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/a-first-time-driver-quickly-feels-... Free trolley service at beaches this summerThe JTA is launching a new ...- June 27, 2008 The JTA is launching a new trolley service at the Beaches with a ceremony Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the park behind the Jacksonville Beach City Hall at 2nd Street and 2nd Avenue.http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/free-trolley-service-at-beaches-th... Sights and sounds- June 25, 2008 Have you seen an outstanding slice of entertainment recently in the Beaches area A good band An interesting art exhibit A play not to be missed Do you know of a good attraction that's coming our way Please ...http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/sights-and-sounds?fromrss=1 Jacksonville Beach OKs 3 Percent Raise For Police- June 23, 2008 by LIZA MITCHELL, Staff Writer, Beaches Leader A salary increase of 3 percent for Jacksonville Beach police officers was unanimously approved at a special meeting last week by the City Council despite opposition by the police union. Council members ratified the contract without discussion at Monday's regular meeting. The raise will be effective June 1, 2008, which is the expiration date of the police union contract. On May 28, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 17 rejected the city's final offer...http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/jacksonville-beach-oks-3-percent-r... Keeping cash safe- June 22, 2008 A new Jacksonville Beach Citizen Police Academy is scheduled for next month to educate the public about police operations such as SWAT teams, firearms training and hands-on crime scene processing.http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/keeping-cash-safe?fromrss=1 Gunshots fired as large crowd gathered- June 20, 2008 The following is a compilation of reports from Beaches-area police departments: ATLANTIC BEACH - Several gunshots were fired about 12:05 a.m. Saturday on .http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/gunshots-fired-as-large-crowd-gath... Despite shaky economy, new restaurants opening their doors- June 18, 2008 Jim Morrison couldn't have said it better: Mr. Mojo's rising. In this case, it's Todd Lineberry, the man behind Mojo Bar-B-Que and Mojo Kitchen .http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/despite-shaky-economy-new-restaura... Car chase ends when 15-year-old crashes car into a tree- June 15, 2008 The following is a compilation of reports from Beaches-area police departments: ATLANTIC BEACH - A brief chase involving a stolen Honda led to the car smashing into a tree about 5 p.m. June 4 in the 400 block ...http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/car-chase-ends-when-15-year-old-cr... Beaches in Duval, St. Johns slammed on weekends- June 13, 2008 More people are going to beaches this year in Duval and St. Johns counties and while free parking spaces near the shoreline are running out, some officials say they may soon charge fees for vehicle parking near ...http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/beaches-in-duval-st-johns-slammed-... Bennie Furlong Senior Center is named- June 11, 2008 The former Beaches Senior Center honors the former city councilwoman. By CAREN BURMEISTER, Shorelines JACKSONVILLE BEACH - Twenty years ago, former City Councilwoman Bennie Furlong tied herself to an oak tree ...http://www.topix.net/city/jacksonville-beach-fl/2008/06/bennie-furlong-senior-center-is-na... |