Daniel Davisson got to the Jacksonville Beach Pier for live bait fishing with some buddies about mid-afternoon on August 4. He's been a regular at the pier for over a decade. That day he drove from ...

The city of Jacksonville Beach will also begin shooting fireworks off at 9 p.m. from the Jacksonville Beach Pier, with a “test” shot at 8:45 p.m., according to the city’s website.

Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue plans to have lifeguards out all week long, no matter how high the tides push into the shore.