Author Archive for Nick Lulli

Nick Lulli is a decorated television journalist who has literally been broadcasting since age 4. Nick has worked at Action News Jax; the FOX affiliate in Augusta, Georgia; and the CBS affiliate in Flint, Michigan. He’s the recipient of the 2016 Associated Press Award for reporting two major stories in the great lakes state. From 2011-2012, he co-operated The Beaches Online’s one year trial run. Nick is well known on the First Coast, having appeared on the market’s network affiliates since age 11. As a child, he was frequently seen on the beach reporting on the various tropical storms and hurricanes impacting the state. At age 15, he operated a Youtube news channel aimed at the beaches. He has traveled the country for his work, interviewing governors from multiple states; senators; celebrities; and everyone in between. He gained national attention for challenging Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on multiple occasions for his role in the lead contamination of the water supply in Flint, Michigan. Nick’s strong suits are law & crime; city government; environment; and, weather.

EVACUATION: Beaches residents ordered out as Matthew takes aim
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EVACUATION: Beaches residents ordered out as Matthew takes aim

Residents of Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beaches, and Jacksonville Beach have been ordered to leave the beaches in advance of devastating Hurricane Matthew. Jacksonville mayor Lenny Curry has signed a declaration of emergency for the entirety of Duval County. All schools are closed Thursday and Friday.

STATE OF EMERGENCY: Matthew takes aim at Florida
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STATE OF EMERGENCY: Matthew takes aim at Florida

Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for all counties in Florida, including Duval and St. Johns. The announcements come after updated computer model forecasts show dangerous Hurricane Matthew could deal a decimating blow to the Sunshine State. Governor Scott said, “Hurricane Matthew is a life-threatening category four hurricane and we must […]

Hurricane Hermine lashes Florida
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Hurricane Hermine lashes Florida

Tropical Storm Warning issued for beaches
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Tropical Storm Warning issued for beaches

A tropical storm warning is now in effect for all of our beach communities in preparation for Hermine. The latest track takes it close enough to our area where we are in the forecast for winds in excess of 40mph with gusts over 60mph. The First Warning Weather Center is also worried about the threat […]

Beach News Now: 8/31/16
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Beach News Now: 8/31/16

Beach News Now: 8/30/2016
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Beach News Now: 8/30/2016

Thousands attend Trump rally in Jacksonville
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Thousands attend Trump rally in Jacksonville

Thousands packed into the Veterans Memorial Arena in Downtown Jacksonville to take part in a rally to support Donald Trump. The New York businessman is traveling the country in an attempt to woo voters before the November election. By Trump’s own estimate, 16,000 supporters came out in support. The capacity for a concert is 15,000. […]

Tropical Storm Earl forms in Caribbean
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Tropical Storm Earl forms in Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center in Miami has declared a weather system in the Caribbean Sea as Tropical Storm Earl. Earl is located well away from the beaches, and does not appear to be a threat to our area at this time. Stay with The Beaches Online and Beach News Now for continuing coverage of this […]

State of Emergency declared for beaches
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State of Emergency declared for beaches

The governor of Florida has declared a state of emergency for our beaches due to incoming Tropical Storm Colin. Duval and St. Johns Counties, along with a handful of others in the state, were placed under that perimeter around 11 a.m. Monday. The declaration allows special protective actions to be taken to ensure the safety […]

Track power outages during storm
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Track power outages during storm

With Tropical Storm Colin approaching, power outages are likely. Some outages were already reported this morning, according to JEA. Customers of JEA can monitor outages as they happen on an interactive online map: https://www.jea.com/outage_center/OutageMap_Reporting/ There is currently no online outage map for customers of Beaches Energy.

Warning issued as Colin eyes Jax Beaches
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Warning issued as Colin eyes Jax Beaches

Tropical Storm Colin is charging through the Gulf of Mexico and eyeing the Florida coast. A tropical storm warning is in effect from Indian Pass to Englewood, along the gulf coast. A tropical storm warning is currently in effect for our beach communities. Our communities can expect inundating rains, with local amounts in excess of […]

Neptune Beach police debut new vehicle look
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Neptune Beach police debut new vehicle look

The Neptune Beach Police Department has debuted a new look for its fleet of vehicles. According to a post on their Facebook page, “the highly contrasting graphics will aid in visibility, which will allow us to better serve our citizens.” Like? Dislike? Let us know!

TBO INVESTIGATES: Residents fuming after address change
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TBO INVESTIGATES: Residents fuming after address change

An address change is brewing in some parts of Atlantic Beach. Or, is it brewing in Jacksonville? That’s the big question after residents took to Facebook reporting they had received letters from the United States Postal Service indicating their mailing address would change from “Atlantic Beach, FL” to “Jacksonville, FL” on May 1. This impacts […]

Suspect wanted for numerous charges in Atlantic Beach
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Suspect wanted for numerous charges in Atlantic Beach

Atlantic Beach police have announced they are looking for a man wanted on numerous charges. Henry Brooks, 34, has outstanding warrants for Burglary with a Battery, Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Person, Domestic Battery w/ prior Conviction, Violation of Injunction, and Resisting Officer without violence. Anyone who has any information in regards to the location of […]

Atlantic Beach police looking for suspected thief
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Atlantic Beach police looking for suspected thief

The Atlantic Beach Police Department is searching for a suspected thief. According to authorities, this man may have been involved in the theft on a laptop from a home in late March. Anyone with information is urged to call police at (904) 247-5859.