Jacksonville Beach city leaders asked to protect dunes during July 4 holiday

  • A sign posted beneath a rip current warning in Jacksonville Beach urges beachgoers to "Save the Dunes."

    A sign posted beneath a rip current warning in Jacksonville Beach urges beachgoers to "Save the Dunes."

    A sign posted beneath a rip current warning in Jacksonville Beach urges beachgoers to "Save the Dunes."
In less than two weeks, thousands of residents and visitors will gather along the Jacksonville Beach oceanfront to celebrate the July 4 holiday. City officials are warning revelers to keep out of the dunes as high tide is expected at 8 p.m., just an hour before the fireworks launch off the fishing pier at 9 p.m. During June 17's City Council meeting, Councilor Sandy Golding urged beachgoers to…

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