Officials closed the shoreline Sunday after hundreds of people gathered on the sand and didn’t follow social distancing guidelines that stipulate staying 6 feet apart. Leaders say many of them traveled to the area from places where beaches are still closed.
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City leaders decided Monday to reopen the beaches on Wednesday, but with limited hours.
In addition, officials say they are also increasing parking enforcement and banning coolers and tents to cut down on the length of time people stay at the beach.
Cathleigh is a newscast producer and has been with News 6 since 2014. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in communications, with a focus in broadcast journalism. Cathleigh produces the 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. newscasts.
