Neighborhood Guide — Area O
Neptune Beach
Neptune Beach is one of 206 named neighborhoods in Duval County, located in the Area O planning area (City of Jacksonville code ). This page aggregates our reporting, public-records data, and development activity tagged to Neptune Beach.
Recent reporting
Government
Jacksonville Launches Tracker for Mayor Deegan's Promises and Budget Priorities
A new interactive webpage lets residents track progress on Mayor Donna Deegan's commitments since taking office in 2023, from affordable housing to infrastructure investments, and see what's proposed for the FY2026-27 budget.
August 7, 2026
Environment
Jacksonville Beaches Host Post-July 4th Cleanup Drive July 5
Volunteers will gather at three beach access points the morning after Independence Day to remove fireworks debris and litter from Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach shorelines, continuing an annual tradition that last year collected 2,800 pounds of trash.
July 9, 2026
Environment
Northeast Florida Realtors join statewide waterway cleanup effort
The sixth annual Clean Up Florida Waters initiative brings volunteer crews to rivers, beaches, and marshes across the region's seven counties, addressing trash that threatens the waterways driving property values and quality of life.
July 9, 2026
City Government
Jacksonville's $2B budget proposal heads to town halls across Duval County
Mayor Deegan will host eight public meetings in August and September to gather resident input on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget, which emphasizes public safety, infrastructure, health, and housing without raising taxes.
August 5, 2026
City Budget
Jacksonville's $2.6B budget proposal targets infrastructure, housing, public safety
Mayor Donna Deegan unveiled a $2.03 billion general fund and $586 million capital plan that continues generational investments while maintaining balanced books for the second straight year without tapping reserves.
July 22, 2026
Real Estate
Professional Photos Can Make or Break Northeast Florida Home Sales, Realtors Say
As Northeast Florida's housing market grows increasingly competitive, real estate professionals emphasize that quality listing photography—and proper home preparation—can mean the difference between a quick sale and a stale listing.
July 28, 2026
Real Estate
Florida's property tax amendment rewritten for November ballot after court ruling
A judge ordered the attorney general to revise 'misleading' language on the statewide homestead exemption proposal that Northeast Florida voters will decide this fall. The amendment could dramatically reshape property taxes for homeowners and local governments.
August 15, 2026