By Susan Hardee Steger December 2, 2021 Friends of homicide victim Colleen Potts, neighborhood residents, and…
News4Jax reports three killed in Callahan shooting
News4Jax December 1, 2021 News4Jax is reporting that 3 individuals, were killed at 7:00 a.m. today…
Fernandina Beach Police releases Police Report on South 13th homicide
Fernandina Beach Police Department December 2, 2021 Editor’s Note: This is a two-page report released by…
LGBTQ Community Fund Awards a total of $107,000 to five local agencies
Community Foundation of Northeast Florida Press Release Contact: Susan Datz Edelman VP, Strategic Communication [email protected] December…
When scam calls target your client or loved one
December 1, 2021 by Amy Hebert Consumer Education Specialist Calls from scammers are annoying and can…
Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report – Week ending Nov 25
Florida Department of Health December 1, 2021 …
Amelia Island Art Association to hold “Capturing the Light” workshop
Amelia Island Art Association, December 1, 2021
Nassau County Delegation to meet on December 13
Nassau County Insider December 1, 2021 Editor’s Note: The City’s local bill to be presented at…
Update: Town Hall Meeting to discuss South 13th Street homicide to be held at Martin Luther King Center
By Susan Hardee Steger November 29, 2021 Editor’s Note: The Town Hall Meeting will be held…
DeSantis to ask state lawmakers to cut state gas and fuel taxes by $1 billion to offset rising gas prices
The Center Square Florida By Bethany Blankley November 30, 2021 (The Center Square) – Florida Gov.…
Amelia Island CVB Completes Distribution of Amelia Island Foundation Funds
Media Release November 30. 2021 Take Stock in Children, Nassau County Ocean Rescue Final Two…
Joy to the Children brings “Curbside Christmas” to disadvantaged children and their families
Joy to the Children Press Release Submitted by Loyd Pakradooni November 30, 2021 We are happy…
Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley opens at Amelia Community Theatre
Amelia Community Theatre Submitted by Linda McClane November 29, 2021 With wit and good cheer, Amelia…
Have you registered? Council on Aging “Glimpse of Tuscany” Virtual Silent Auction around the corner
Nassau County Council on Aging Liz Dunn Marketing & Communications Director November 30, 2021 Here’s what…
Amelia Island Bird Club schedules field trip to Huguenot Memorial Park – Dec 4
Amelia Island Bird Club By Bill George [email protected] November 30, 2021 The Amelia Island Bird Club…
City of Fernandina Beach Police Dept welcomes new employee
Fernandina Beach Police Department November 30, 2021 We would like to welcome Agnes White to…
Free Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar to be held Saturday, Dec 4
Front Porch Beads Press Release Submitted by Joann Fullwood November 30, 2021 Subject: Holiday Arts &…
Fernandina Beach Police to hold ‘Town Hall Meeting’ to discuss October South 13th Street homicide
By Susan Hardee Steger November 29, 2021 Deputy Chief Jeff Tambasco, informed the Fernandina Observer that…
Story & Song presents Happy Holidays & All That Jazz
Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore Bistro 1430 Park Avenue Amelia Island, FL 32034 November 29, 2021…
BearWise® Communities Making a Difference Across the Southeast
November 29, 2021 Reducing human-bear conflicts one community at a time RALEIGH, NC (November 29, 2021) – Sprawling…
An afternoon of art lectures scheduled for 2022
Cummer Amelia Press Release November 30, 2021 Cummer Amelia is pleased to announce it will…
Family Support Services to use proven model in lending child welfare services in Pasco and Pinellas
Family Support Services Press Release November 29, 2021 “Not long ago, the system of care…
Campaign to expand sports betting forecasts major economic impact, increased state revenue
By Scott Powers FloridaPolitics.com November 29, 2021 Study says sports betting would create 30K jobs, $247…
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Pat Foster-Turley November 27, 2021 Editor’s Note: Many of you know Pat Foster-Turley through her…
How to spot and avoid common health scams
November 28, 2021 by Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC As a caregiver for a family…
What are people reporting at DoNotCall.gov?
November 28, 2021 by Amy Hebert Consumer Education Specialist, FTC In the past 18 years of…
New regulations for spot and Atlantic croaker on Atlantic coast effective Dec. 1
Media Release November 27, 2021 New regulations for spot and Atlantic croaker in state waters from…
TrophyCatch to give away new bass boat in live drawing
Media Release November 27, 2021 One lucky TrophyCatch registrant is going to win a brand-new…
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures November 27-December 3, 2021
I-95 at Tide Creek Daytime lane closures weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and…
Little Women’s Club shows appreciation to the Fernandina Beach Police Department
Fernandina Beach Police Department November 27, 2021 A GREAT BIG THANKS to Susan Childers…
Fernandina Pirates Club fills shopping carts to support Child Advocate Rapid Response Team during Thanksgiving
Pirates Communication Press Release Submitted by Judi Mackie November 26, 2021 Members of the Fernandina Pirates…
Fernandina Beach Christmas Tree lighting – Saturday, Nov 27
City of Fernandina Beach November 26, 2021 City of Fernandina Beach Christmas Tree Lighting! November 27,…
Pat’s Wildways: Fall sights
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. November 25, 2021 Autumn is a beautiful time here on Amelia Island.…
Let Us Be Truly Thankful for Family, Friends and Community
A Thanksgiving Message from the Fernandina Observer November 24, 2021 “Over the river…
Nassau County schedules Public Hearing for Redistricting
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager November 24, 2021 11/24/21 @ 10:00…
American Heart Association: Avoid holiday diet stress
American Heart Association Press Release November 24, 2021 Just in time for holiday feasts, the American…
Nassau County Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020/2021
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager November 24, 2021 11/23/21 @…
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office updates community on Otter Run shooting
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Ashley Spicer Public Information Officer November 24. 2021 On Tuesday, November 23,…
Yulee Shooting in Otter Run subdivision
Information from Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Asley Spicer Communications Officer November 23, 2021 Cindy Jackson, a…
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare partners with Fernandina Beach Police Dept to create City’s first co-responder unit
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare Laureen Pagel, Ph.D., CEO [email protected] November 23, 2021 Yulee, Fla: Starting Point…
Better odds than the lottery: Florida Holiday Money Hunt
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 23, 2021 Did you know…
Nam Knights Motorcycle Club donates $5000 to Fernandina Shop With Cops
Fernandina Beach Police Department November 23, 2021 A HUGE THANKS to the Nam Knights Motorcycle…
Donate safely this Giving Tuesday
November 23, 2021 by Rosario Méndez Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Giving Tuesday…
City police participate in Foar From Home sendoff
Fernandina Beach Police Department November 20, 2021 We were honored to be part of the…
Crist, DeSantis spar over high gasoline prices
The Center Square By Bethany Blankley November 23, 2021 (The Center Square) – Democratic Congressman Charlie…
Celebrate small business at the “$1000 Start Ups Small Business Fair” – December 4
$1000 Start Ups Press Release November 22, 2021
Job opportunities in the City of Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach November 22, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach is currently hiring for…
DeSantis reports, “Florida’s economy growing faster than the nation’s.”
from Takeaways from Tallahassee by Peter Schorsch November 22, 2021 Florida reached an economic milestone in…
Structural engineer’s report to the City on underpinnings to Brett’s Restaurant
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 21, 2021 To assist both parties…
Brett’s allowed to remain open for now
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 21, 2021 At 10:15 a.m. on…
Before you join that crowdfunding campaign, read this
November 20, 2021 by Emily Wu Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC If it…
Vendor spots still available for “Celebrate Small Business Fair” on Dec 4
Celebrate Small Business Fair Press Release from Leah Ward-Lee Contact: [email protected] November 19, 2021 There are…
Unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims appear on social media platforms
November 18, 2021 by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Since the pandemic…
FWC evaluates trapping rules, seeks public input
Media Release November 20, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking…
On the waterfront … yet and still indecision
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 19, 2021 Since the…
Florida Department of Health Weekly Situation report – Week ending Nov 18
Florida Department of Health November 19, 2021 …
Nassau County Road and Lane Closures November 20-26, 2021
I-95 at Tide Creek Daytime lane closures Saturday through Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.…
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival has your ticket for the perfect holiday gift . . .
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival November 19, 2021 A SEASON OF GREAT LIVE PERFORMANCES! The…
Your help is needed to provide Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need
Media Release Submitted by Sheila Cocchi November 19, 2021 America’s Youth is partnering with the Nassau…
Starting Point launches ‘Marketplace Navigator Program’ for uninsured to find affordable healthcare coverage
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare Press Release Laureen Pagel, Ph.D., CEO November 19, 2021 Starting Point Behavioral…
NYPD officers take up DeSantis’ offer and move to Florida
The Center Square By Bethany Blankley November 19, 2021 Citing a hostile work environment in a…
Volleyball in full swing at the Peck Gym in Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation November 19, 2021 Open Adult Co-ed Volleyball Tuesdays and Fridays from…
Pat’s Wildways: That time of year again
By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. November 18, 2021 It’s that time of year again, the time…
Have you looked at the Historic Downtown Post Office lately?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 18, 2021 UPDATE 11/20/2021: A spokesperson…
Florida lawmakers approve measure banning enforcement of vaccine mandates
The Center Square November 18, 2021 (The Center Square) – Florida lawmakers in both the House…
Look Back: A Photo Exhibit Capturing 2020
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 11/17/21 @ 1:10 p.m.…
Boys & Girls Clubs teen members’ “Holiday Shoe Box Collection”
Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Andrew Schmidt Senior Director of Dev & Marketing November…
Atlantic Hair Studio holds grand opening
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Media Release November 18, 2021 The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce…
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to Host “Nassau Night Out”
11/16/21 @ 4:15 p.m. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is hosting “Nassau Night Out” on…
House passes bill withdrawing Florida from OSHA oversight
By Renzo Downey FloridaPolitics.com November 18, 2021 One Democrat broke with the party to vote in…