Atlantic Beach, Florida Public Records

Visitation requires advance scheduling, with both in-person and video options available depending on the facility's specific rules. Florida's bond and bail process allows inmates to secure release pending trial, and information about posting bail can be obtained directly through the facility or local bail bond agents.

Each arrest record typically includes personal information about the arrestee, details about the arresting officer, and references to any related court proceedings. Requests can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at the records unit.

Florida residents can register online at https://registertovoter.com/fl or through the state portal at https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voter-registration/, though registration must be completed at least 29 days before any election. Applicants need either a Florida driver license or ID card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. State law requires voters to show identification at the polls - acceptable forms include a Florida driver license, U.S. Passport, debit or credit card, or other photo and signature identification. Municipal elections in Atlantic Beach cover the Mayor and four City Commission seats, with commissioners elected from single-member districts. City elections follow a staggered schedule, and the next municipal election is set for March 2025 for certain commission seats. Both the Mayor and commissioners serve four-year terms. These municipal contests are nonpartisan, with candidates filing through the Duval County Supervisor of Elections. Information about local candidates, campaign finance reports, and city ballot measures can be found through the elections office and at https://www.atlanticbeachfl.org. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the "Find My Precinct" tool at https://www.duvalelections.gov/Precincts-Polling-Places by entering their residential address. Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes ensures broad public access to election records. The Supervisor of Elections offers free online access to voter registration lists (with confidential information like birth dates and Social Security numbers excluded), precinct-level results, candidate filings, campaign finance reports for local candidates, and poll worker data. Statewide candidate finance information is maintained by the Florida Division of Elections at https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/candidates-committees/campaign-finance/. During the November 2024 presidential election, Duval County saw roughly 62% turnout among registered voters, with over 565,000 ballots cast countywide. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring several significant races to Atlantic Beach and Duval County voters. Florida's gubernatorial race will be on the ballot, as the Governor serves four-year terms with the last election in 2022. All 160 seats in the Florida House of Representatives face election in 2026, along with half of the 40 Florida Senate seats. Atlantic Beach falls within Florida House District 16 and Florida Senate District 4. While U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's seat won't be contested until 2028, all 28 of Florida's U.S. House seats will be up for election in 2026, with the city located in Congressional District 5. Duval County constitutional officers, including the Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Clerk of Courts, and Supervisor of Elections, will appear on the ballot as these positions follow four-year election cycles. School Board District seats may also be decided depending on district schedules. Depending on the municipal calendar, the city may have local races in 2026 or 2027. Voters can request vote-by-mail ballots through the Supervisor of Elections website at https://www.duvalelections.gov/Vote-By-Mail, by calling 904-630-1414, or through written request. These ballots can be requested for a single election or for all elections through the end of the next two calendar years. Ballots are mailed approximately 40 days before Election Day and must be received by the Supervisor of Elections office by 7:00 PM on Election Day to count.