🌱 What really happened in that late-night struggle at the Jax Beach Pier?
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In today's newsletter:
- What really happened in that late-night struggle at the Jax Beach Pier?
- Why Jacksonville Beach’s Hanukkah celebration added extra security this year
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 65.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Video shows violent struggle between Jacksonville Beach Police and suspects at pier parking lot (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville Beach residents are reacting to newly released video of a late-night struggle between suspects and local police in the Pier parking lot, where a taser was used and several people were arrested. Police call the attack on officers unacceptable and say the use of force is under internal review. 
• Extra security at Jacksonville Hanukkah celebrations after mass shooting in Australia (actionnewsjax.com) — Jacksonville Beach’s annual public menorah lighting increased security this week, with Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officers on site after a deadly Hanukkah shooting in Sydney, Australia. Local Jewish leaders emphasized resilience and hope, urging the community to respond to rising antisemitism by “shining light on the darkness” while still fully celebrating the eight-day holiday.
📸 Around Jacksonville Beach
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Upcoming Events in
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The Beaches Green Market
Jacksonville Beach, FL Calendar , 321 Penman Road , Jacksonville Beach
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Yoga in the Park
Jack Russell Park , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
9:00 am -
Farmers Market
Jack Russell Park , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
10:00 am -
Planning Commission Meeting
Jacksonville Beach, FL Calendar Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MUMFORD Academy of Irish Dance
Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
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Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) Meeting
City Hall, Commission Chamber , 800 Seminole Road , Atlantic Beach
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Martial Arts Class
Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
4:45 pm -
VPIZZA event
Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
1:00 pm -
Paul Lundgren Band
Pusser's Bar & Grille Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurant , 816 Highway A1A N , Ponte Vedra Beach
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PUSSER'S BAR & GRILLE PONTE VEDRA BEACH RESTAURANT
Pusser's Bar & Grille Ponte Vedra Beach Restaurant , 816 Highway , A1A N , Ponte Vedra Beach
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Branches of Christ Church
Palm Valley Community Association Center , 148 Canal Blvd. , Ponte Vedra Beach
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Apex Theatre Studio Presents: A Christmas Carol
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall , 1050 A1A N , Ponte Vedra Beach
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found dog midsize brown on 8th ave n jb.
No collar or contact identification but is wearing a halter style vest. OWNER FOUND (Nextdoor Jacksonville Beach North) - My A/C guy said that the vents and returns need their boots to be sealed with silicone to avoid dust going back into the ducts.
Anyone care to comment on how critical this is? (Nextdoor The Sanctuary)
- Remington posted a job opening for Sales Manager- Jacksonville Hilton Garden Inn in Jacksonville. Apply here.
- Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Porter - PT in Jacksonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jacksonville Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Neptune Beach
- A look at the 10 largest U.S. lottery jackpots ever won (pbs.org)
- Mega Millions jackpot $80 million for Tuesday, Dec. 16, see winning numbers (naplesnews.com)
Ponte Vedra Beach
- MacAdams Gift Names Gate 30 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium (thelocalvoice.net)
- How many Powerball jackpots have been won in Florida? Here's the list (tcpalm.com)
Atlantic Beach
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