By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst July 28, 2021 As a result of a hearing held on…
Nassau County Emergency Management – Too many young un-vaccinated adults with COVID-19 requiring medical attention
Nassau County Emergency Management July 27, 2021 Editor’s Note: Hospitalization figures for Baptist Health Nassau are…
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday begins this weekend
July 28, 2021 Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2021 Back-to-School…
Florida sued for ending $300 weekly federal benefit as unemployment system hacked
By John Haughey The Center Square July 28, 2021 Florida’s CONNECT unemployment site collapsed in…
America’s Youth awards Barbara Noden Scholarship to three Fernandina Beach High School graduates
By Susan Hardee Steger July 28, 2021 Students and volunteers of America’s Youth gathered yesterday to…
A far away but familiar galaxy
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 27, 2021 Star Wars, Jurassic Park,…
FBCC adopts adjusted rollback rate as tentative millage rate for FY 2021/22
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 28, 2021 At a Special Meeting…
Port seeks $15M RAISE grant to improve operations, security, and local economy
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 27, 2021 From the Port’s RAISE…
Nassau County Board of Commission approves tentative millage rate on 4 – 1 vote
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 27, 2021 The Nassau County Board of Commissioners met Monday, July…
Nassau County Implements New Software to Streamline Procurement Process
PRESS RELEASE Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, July 27, 2021 – We…
CREED’s School & Sports Physicals canceled due to COVID-19
CREED Press Release Submitted by Janet Baker July 27, 2021 It is with great disappointment because…
Connect with others living with M S – Support Group to meet
M S Support Group Press Release Submitted by Jim Montgomery July 27, 2021
Mosquito borne illnesses advisory issued
Press Release Nassau County Health Dept. Amber Lee [email protected] (904) 557-9164 July 27, 2021 Fernandina Beach,…
Nassau County Council on Aging to host “Veterans Helping Veterans Support Group”
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn July 27, 2021 “Kerrie Albert,…
City of Fernandina Beach welcomes Turner to Code Enforcement team
City of Fernandina Beach July 27, 2021 Welcome Crystal Turner to the City’s…
Fernandina Beach Police Department recognizes Walt Sturges for 44 years of service
Fernandina Beach Police Department July 27, 2021 This is Walt Sturges. Today Walt…
Florida to be ‘insurer of last resort’ for 766,000 properties by year’s end
The Center Square By John Haughey July 26, 2021 (The Center Square) – In November, Citizens…
Nassau County Accepting Nominations for Properties to be Acquired for the Conservation Land Acquisition Management Program
Nassau County Planning Department Press Release 96161 Nassau Place Yulee, Florida 32097 July 26, 2021 The…
639 new COVID cases in just one week – Number of newly vaccinated more than doubles
Nassau County Emergency Management July 26, 2021
Burglary suspect nabbed – Charged with 3 counts
Fernandina Beach Police Department July 26, 2021 An example of community and police working together. Over…
John Merrill Homes Ribbon Cutting in Yulee
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Press Release July 26, 2021
A safety tip: What to do if someone is sick in your household?
Nassau County Emergency Management July 26, 2021
FSCJ Center on Economic and Financial Education Participants Honored by Florida Council on Economic Education
Media Release July 26, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Twelve local educators received honors from the Florida…
FBPD Chief presents Police Command Team to FBCC
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 26, 2021 Fernandina Beach Police Chief…
Nassau County Emergency Managements asks COVID “no-vaxxers” to participate in anonymous survey
Nassau County Emergency Management July 26, 2021 If you have opted NOT to get…
Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report – Week Ending July 19
Fernandina Harbor Marina July 26, 2021
Florida has gained more than 900,000 new jobs since last June
By John Haughey The Center Square July 26, 2021 Employers in Florida hired nearly 70,000 workers…
Ross Prevails: Judge says Records Rejection by Port Director “Frivolous”, OHPA Contractor “Wastes” Court’s Time
Submitted by Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst July 25, 2021 After a three (3) hour hearing in…
Island Art Association to hold “Express Yourself” workshop
Island Art Associaation July 25, 2021 EXPRESS YOURSELF – BIG TIME! Tuesday, October 26, 10:30am…
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Dana Hermanson July 24, 2021 Editor’s Note: Dana Hermanson and his wife Heather are part…
FSCJ to host “Entrepreneurial Thinking and Career Planning Event
Florida State College of Jacksonville Press Release July 24, 2021 WHAT: Florida State College at Jacksonville…
Save the Date: FWC Redfish Summit August 24 in Ocala
SAVE THE DATE: Redfish Summit 2021 Please join us for a day-long public discussion on redfish biology…
Attorney argues Florida felon voting law ‘categorial denial’ under 19th
The Center Square By John Haughey July 24, 2021 It’s a narrow case, but the eventual…
COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report shows surge continuing in Nassau County – Week ending July 22
Florida Department of Health July 24, 2021 Editor’s Note: We have another sobering report showing the…
Waste Management responds to City complaints
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 23, 2021 Printed below is the…
Nassay County Road & Lane Closures: Week of July 24-30, 2021
FDOT July 23, 2021 Nassau County I-95 at St. Mary’s River (30.743993, -81.654541) Nighttime lane closures…
Florida Medicaid enrollment tops 4.8 million, surpassing forecast growth
By John Haughey The Center Square July 23, 2021 Florida’s Medicaid enrollment increased by 1% in…
Fernandina Beach Police Captain celebrates 20 years of service
Fernandina Beach Police Department July 23, 2021 This is Captain Freddie Peake. Today Freddie is…
AMP presents The Sound of Music in August
Join us for the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music,…
Fernandina Beach Market Place – Squash, Zucchini and more . . .
Fernandina Beach Market Place Press Release Submitted by Judi Mackie July 21, 2021 We have a…
Reports: Among 3 most populous U.S. states, Florida fares the best, California the worst
By Bethany Blankley The Center Square July 23, 2021 Among the three most populous state…
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – The proposed city budget
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 23, 2021 Honorable City Commissioners, Residents, and Staff of…
Pat’s Wildways: Natural History Museum and more in Gainesville
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. July 22, 2021 If you are looking for a cool way to…
City Police Department recognizes employment anniversary of two officers
Fernandina Beach Police Deparment July 22, 2021 Today we recognize Officers Mitchell Alvin and Zachary Sieh…
Baptist Health monthly report shows 44% of COVID-19 patients are 40 or younger
Baptist Health Jacksonville Press Release July 22, 2021 “More than 97% of our COVID-19 patients ARE…
Nassau County Council on Aging partners with Rosalyn Carter Institute for Family Caregiving Workshop
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release July 22, 2021 Learn Hands-on Strategies for Dealing with…
Nassau County Medical Society sends a message to those not vaccinated against COVID-” . . . our hospital is overflowing”
Nassau County Emergency Management July 22, 2021 Local physicians stand united in recommending immunization against…
Nassau County Commissioners Aaron Bell and Thomas Ford Presented with FAC Presidential Advocacy Awards
Media Release Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer July 22, 2021 Nassau County, Florida, July 20, 2021…
Yulee High School educator honored by Florida State College Jacksonville
Florida State College Jacksonville Press Release July 21, 2021 FSCJ Center on Economic and Financial Education…
FBCC moves forward on downtown waterfront improvements
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 22, 2021 With neither fanfare…
New/amended Ordinances address noise, alcohol in vehicles, food trucks
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 23, 2021 At their July 20,…
Another challenge to 2020 Florida felon-voting law to be heard Thursday
The Center Square By John Haughey July 22, 2021 (The Center Square) – The 11th U.S.…
Fernandina Beach City Manager proposes flat millage rate for FY2021/22
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 21, 2021 Section 71 of the…
Baptist Hospital officials join Jacksonville Mayor and other health professionals to discuss COVID surge
By Susan Hardee Steger July 21, 2021 Editor’s Note: As of today, Baptist Medical and its…
Fernandina Beach Commissioner urges vaccinations to stem rise in Covid cases
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 21, 2021 In light of…
Nassau County Clerk to activate online filing of “value petitions” once TRIM notices mailed
Nassau County Value Adjustment Board John A. Crawford, Clerk to the VAB July 21, 2021 What…
CDC provides public health COVID guidance for fully vaccinated people
Florida Department of Health Press Release July 21, 2021 Editor’s Note: To view the complete Center…
Fernandina Television welcomes organizations to submit content
City of Fernandina Beach July 21, 2021 Content creators, businesses, and non-profit organizations are welcomed to…
City of Fernandina Monthly Budget Report: June 2021
by Pauline Testagrose City Comptroller July 21, 2021 Fernandina Beach Comptroller Pauline Testagrose provided the June…
Chamber offers Campaign School and Community Leadership Training Program
Media Release Nassau County, FL (July 20, 2021) Have you ever wondered how people get elected to…
Florida Department of Health Nassau offers COVID vaccines and testing
Florida Department of Health Nassau July 20, 2021
Sheriff Leeper attends graduation ceremony at Florida Youth Ranch Camp
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office July 20, 2021 On Sunday, July 18, 2021, Sheriff Bill Leeper attended…
Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks Host July 21 Workday at Castaway Island Preserve
Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., July 19, 2021 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and JaxParks will be hosting…
Fernandina Beach Police Department welcomes deputy chief
Fernandina Beach Police Department July 20, 2021 The FBPD would like to welcome Deputy…
FDOT and FLHSMV announce “Operation Southern Shield”
Florida Dept of Transportation Florida Highway Patrol Press Release July 20, 2021 ~ Southeastern…
City police receive training on the importance of mental well being
Fernandina Beach Police Department July 20, 2021
DeSantis to appeal federal ruling which prohibits state enforcing “vaccine passport”
The Center Square July 20, 2021 (The Center Square) – Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that…
Breakthough: One family’s journey through vaccination and infection
By Benjamin Morrison July 19, 2021 ” . . . if you think you are immune…
COVID cases in Nassau County more than double in a week – Vaccines available
Nassau County Insider July 19, 2021 A Message From Nassau County Emergency Management COVID Cases Increasinging…
Nassau County road and lane closures: week of July 17-23, 2021
I-95 at St. Mary’s River Nighttime lane closures Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. for…
Fernandina Harbor Marina “Weekly Navigation Report” for week ending July 11
Fernandina Harbor Marina July 19, 2021
Florida Department of Health “Weekly Situation Report” on COVID for Nassau County
Florida Department of Health July 19, 2021 Previous Report
First phase of Amelia River Waterfront Resiliency Project explained
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 17, 2021 If the Fernandina Beach…