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Pat’s Wildways: Evolution Beach Gym
Bucko and I have been returning to Placencia, Belize, again and again for two-week stretches three or four times a year. The same room in a small beachside hotel is like a second home for us without …
Today
Hurricane forces new dates for bioethanol hearing
An administrative hearing challenging the validity of an air quality permit issued to Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) for a bioethanol plant in Fernandina Beach has been scrubbed due to Hurricane …
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
Commentary: Floridians Lose When It Comes to Public Health Advice
This time of year, health journalists typically write stories focusing on the upcoming cold and flu season. We ask about predictions for various respiratory illness outbreaks and detail changes in …
4 days ago
A Cyberbully wants to be our Mayor
City Commissioner Darron Ayscue wants to be Fernandina Beach's next mayor. But his suitability for mayor is questionable when considering these exchanges with citizens on social media.
"You're a …
5 days ago
Musings That No Child Should Encounter
My old glasses were pranksters. They hid on an obscure shelf in the garage, snickering gleefully while I looked for them in the house and in the front yard. It wasn’t until I went searching for …
Sunday, September 22
Land conservation donation sparks city fundraising drive
An anonymous donor has given $50,000 towards purchasing new conservation lands, and they're challenging Fernandina Beach to raise another $25,000 by November 30. If we do, AND the City Commission …
Saturday, September 21
City news
Campbell accepts City Manager contract
Orange Park Town Manager Sarah Campbell has signed her employment agreement as Fernandina Beach city manager paying her a starting salary of $205,000.
The contract will be voted on by the city …
Friday, September 20
Campbell seeks $55,000 raise as City Manager
According to a draft contract, Fernandina Beach will pay Sarah Campbell a starting salary of $205,000, with stipulations for $10,000 pay increases after six months and one year.
Campbell …
Wednesday, September 18
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County News
An update on Citizens v. Riverstone & Nassau County
This litigation, like most, has gone through a period where there has been little to report. Nevertheless, we would like to bring you up to speed on where we are.
Tuesday, September 3
Nassau County Complete Election Results
Registered Voters: 75,406
Ballots cast: 20,566
Voter turnout: 27.27%
Participating Precincts Reporting: 18 / 18
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Tuesday, August 20
Shadow Woods Prevails with Canopy Designation
The Nassau County Commission by a 5-0 vote Monday designated Shadow Woods Lane as a county Canopy/Scenic Road, reversing a decision last week by the county Planning and Zoning Board. The unpaved, …
Tuesday, July 23
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Dining
Down Under - Savoring the Nautical Charm
As the aromas of Amelia Island’s dining month sail through the salty air, there’s no shortage of tasty meals. Among the island’s iconic restaurants, one establishment stands above …
Saturday, September 21
Arte Pizza – Layers of Flavors That Miss the Mark
As Amelia Island’s Dining Month continued strong and I grew more ravenous, it was time to try another restaurant’s offerings. And that was Arte Pizza. Opened in 2006, the restaurant …
Saturday, September 14
Amelia Island’s Dining Month Makes a Splash – Starting With The Tavern
Amelia Island’s Dining Month is officially upon us. And I couldn’t be more excited. With over 20 restaurants taking part in the event, and each one offering its own unique multi-course …
Saturday, September 7
Health
Learning Your Options for Aging in Place
The newly formed Nassau Senior Advocacy Team will present a free forum for county residents on resources and strategies for aging in your own home. The forum will be held on Oct. 2, from 9-11 a.m., …
Thursday, September 19
He Makes It Easy to Be Green
Despite having come into this world with a myriad of debilitating medical issues, teen entrepreneur Connor Hiebel, radiates an aura of tenacious positivity. The 19-year-old founder of Amelia …
Monday, September 16
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available
After a tough summer of spiking COVID-19 cases, an updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available in most pharmacies and doctors’ offices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Monday, September 9
Community
Trust is the Secret Sauce of All Relationships
In 1986, the popular singer-songwriter Billy Joel released his album’s title song, “A Matter of Trust," as a single. It was an instant hit. Listeners related …
Sunday, September 8
Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors to Dive into Fernandina Beach's Whaling History
The Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors join the city of Fernandina Beach in celebrating its 200-year anniversary. And, you are invited to participate in the celebration by joining the whale ambassadors …
Saturday, August 31
With a newly renamed skatepark and homecoming parade, the name ‘Poe Pinson’ is one that will go down in Fernandina’s rich history. The 19-year-old finished in fifth place in women’s street skateboarding and described the experience at the Olympics in Paris as unforgettable.
Saturday, August 17
With Olympian Poe Pinson in attendance, the city's Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) enthusiastically endorsed plans to build a new $1.2 million skate park at Main Beach.
Last week, the …
Wednesday, August 14
A comfortably full crowd gathered in the Peck Center auditorium to listen, talk and learn together about the issues involving the connection between church and state on Wednesday evening August 7. …
Sunday, August 11
Churches & Charities
Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) has received a gift of $4.9 million from Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation to support, enhance and create …
Thursday, June 13
If you're curious about the increase in the number of unhoused people in our county and what is being done, learn more about what the nonprofit Coalition for the Homeless is doing. An open community …
Tuesday, February 6
The Story of NaNa and the People Who Have Saved Her
In 1935, the Afro-American Life Insurance Co., Florida’s first life insurance company, built American Beach on the south end of Amelia Island. A.L. Lewis, founder of the Afro-American Life …
4 days ago
Pat’s Wildways: Snorkeling
For most of my years of traveling, I have aimed at coral reefs to snorkel in. In the past years, I was astounded by all the colors of the corals, tropical fish, and invertebrates that live in this …
Friday, September 20
The Natural History of Sturgeon in North America
A few weeks ago, under the sturgeon moon of August, I wrote about the efforts of the St. Marys Riverkeeper and partners to protect the endangered Atlantic sturgeon. This week, I am sharing stories …
Thursday, September 19
Pat’s Wildways: Sea Cucumbers
I have never thought much about sea cucumbers, and I’ll bet most of you readers haven’t either. These sea star and sea urchin relatives live an uninspiring life at the bottom of the sea, …
Friday, September 13
Special Features
A Message in a Bottle Leads to Stories From Everywhere
Recently, my friend Cathy showed me a plastic Coke bottle she found on the beach. Inside the bottle was a neatly folded letter. The cap was tight, and no water had penetrated the bottle. The message …
Wednesday, August 21
Business
Start-Ups Grads Venture Forth
The latest graduates of the $1,000 Start-Ups program have completed a 9-month program on entrepreneurship, financial management and life skills.
This fairly new program has now graduated 43. The …
Tuesday, February 6
Panama Woes Becoming Fernandina Woes
The Panama Canal By Mike Lednovich A year-long drought is limiting the number of ships able to pass through the Panama Canal and thus is reducing the number of ships coming into the Port of …
Monday, January 29
Rayonier Exec Gets High Honor
The Florida Council of 100 has announced that veteran real estate executive Chris Corr is the recipient of the Council’s 2023 Governor’s Business Leader Award. The award recognizes long-term …
Friday, November 17, 2023
5-Day Forecast
Saturday
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance T-storms
High: 87°F
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Sunday
Slight Chance Showers then Chance T-storms
High: 84°F
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Monday
Slight Chance T-storms then Chance T-storms
High: 85°F
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(-18°C)
Tuesday
Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers
High: 85°F
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(-18°C)
Wednesday
Sunny
High: 85°F
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