The annual July 5th Beaches Cleanup needs your help

Organizers of the annual July 5th Beaches Cleanup are encouraging volunteers to put the event on their calendars. Last year, 221 volunteers picked up 3,000 pounds of debris — that’s roughly the weight of a compact car  — at Jacksonville, Neptune and Atlantic beaches. Hours are 7-9 a.m. Gloves and litter bags will be distributed; volunteers must be 18 or older. Call Keep Jacksonville Beautiful at 904-255-8276 for more info.