The first major event at Jacksonville Beach kicked off Friday three weeks after a series of shootings rattled the community. Still, no arrests have been announced.
New Insider Deals are here, and you’re going to love them!It’s a permitted event, which is different from the gathering on the beach that police said led to the three shootings on St. Patrick’s Day.“Our police department is involved in the planning and in the planning of the security measures for all of our permitted events, which is why it’s so important for events to be permitted so that we have that communication going on throughout the planning process.
I’m visiting from Atlanta, Georgia, I’m excited just to come listen to some good music,” Joy Brannan, who is visiting from Atlanta said.“I literally just got off work and then I just walked into like an amazing festival. So not a better way to get off of work and spend your day with the beach music and amazing pop up shops,” Beerline said.“I love the music.
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