Author Archives: Press Release

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Darryl Stair July 30. 2022 Editor’s Note: Darryl Stair is a semi-pro photographer from [...]

Florida Department of Health – COVID-19 Situation Report – Week Ending July 28, 2022

Florida Department of Health July 30, 2022              

City’s Water Tower Takes on New Look

City of Fernandina Beach July 28, 2022

Amelia Island revealed . . .

July 23, 2022 For those of you who have not had the opportunity to walk [...]

The City of Fernandina Beach 2022 Community Survey – Open to All CITY Residents

July 19, 2022 ~15 min survey Expires on 08/03/2022 Thank you for participating in the [...]

FWC approves new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds

FWC Press Release July 14, 2022   At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and [...]

FTC Details Its Enforcement Actions to Crack Down on Fraud Against the Military Community in Testimony Before House Oversight Subcommittee

FTC Press Release July 14, 2022   The Federal Trade Commission testified before the House Committee [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong July 16, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]

Florida Department of Health – COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report – Weekending July 14

Florida Department of Health July 16, 2022              

Improved Design for Nassau County Vote by Mail Ballots – Ballots On The Way!

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Press Release VoteNassauFl.gov July 15, 2022 Janet H. Adkins, Supervisor [...]

Weekly Comments from Dale Martin: Status Report on the Seawall

Submitted by Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager July 15, 2022 As I work with [...]

Two Burmese pythons, clutch of eggs and hatchlings found and removed from Big Cypress National Preserve

FWC Press Release July 18, 2022   Shortly before midnight on July 11, Florida Fish [...]

FWC Commissioners approve final rule establishing a Vessel Turn-In Program as part of derelict vessel prevention efforts

FWC Press Release July 14, 2022     At its July meeting, the Florida Fish [...]

FWC approves changes for redfish in state waters following final rule hearing

At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new management [...]

Substantial Amelia Island beach Infrastructure Upgrade Pegged as Decades-Long Project

Florida Politics By Wes Wolfe July 13, 2022 The harmonization project is more like a [...]

McMonagle announces candidacy for Fernandina Beach City Commission Seat 5

Staci McMonagle, Candidate Fernandina Beach City Commission Seat 5 July 13, 2022 Staci McMonagle, a [...]

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune National Statuary Hall Dedication

Florida House Press Release July 12, 2022      

Nassau County, Florida, Hosting Open Houses to Gather Community Input

Public encouraged to attend one of the Beach Park Harmonization project presentations AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. [...]

Nassau Habitat for Humanity sets goal of “6 by 26” – Fundraiser to be held Oct 23

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Stacy Horst July 12, 2022 On June [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 9, 2022 “Marsh Madness” Photo courtesy of Stephan R. [...]

#BeKindAmelia Traveling Mural Now on Display

Press Release July 8, 2022 Summer Art Project Encourages Kindness While Exploring Amelia Island, Florida [...]

Blueline tilefish recreational season closes July 26 in Atlantic state waters

July 9, 2022 Blueline tilefish closes for recreational harvest in Atlantic state waters (including all [...]

Introducing ‘Vote Nassau Florida’ Mobile App

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections July 8, 2022 Click on the Image Below to Download [...]

Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Nassau Class 21 Graduation

Nassau County, FL (July 7, 2022) The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is proud to [...]

Florida Dept of Education Releases Grades of Nassau County Schools

Nassau County Schools Kathy K. Burns, Superintendent Press Release July 7, 2022 Making the Grade [...]

Update: Fernandina Beach Police Terminates Employment of Officer Accused of Date Rape

Fernandina Beach Police Department Jeff Tambasco, Deputy Chief Press Release July 7, 2022   On [...]

“Last of the Right Whales” to be shown July 16

PRESS RELEASE By Richard Timm July 7, 2022   Amelia Island’s premier of the documentary [...]

City of Fernandina Beach Qualifying Period for 2022 Commission Election: July 11-15

  Fernandina Beach City Clerk Caroline Best reminds City residents that the Qualifying Period for [...]

Did you pay a scammer through Western Union? Check the new deadline for refunds

July 10, 2022 Refunds are still available to people who were tricked into wiring money [...]

Baptist Health is nationally recognized for providing high-quality stroke care

The health system’s four adult hospitals have received the American Heart Association Get With The [...]

FTC says companies’ warranty restrictions were illegal

FTC Consumer Alert By Seena Gressin July 7, 2022 Sometimes good gizmos go bad. If [...]

President of North Florida Land Trust Stepping Down

North Florida Land Trust Press Release July 6, 2022 North Florida Land Trust announced that [...]

Gun Violence Prevention Discussion Hosted by Democratic Club of Amelia Island

Democratic Club of Amelia Island (DCAI) [email protected] July 6, 2022 The Democratic Club of Amelia [...]

America’s Youth announces Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship Recipients

By Wendy Priesand July 6, 2022 The Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship was awarded Tuesday, July [...]

FTC Sues Walmart for Facilitating Money Transfer Fraud That Fleeced Customers Out of Hundreds of Millions

Press Release July 5, 2022 The Federal Trade Commission sued Walmart on June 28 for [...]

Area metal detectorist guest speaker at Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society – July 11

Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society Press Release July 5, 2022 Chip Kirkpatrick was a dedicated [...]

Maintaining Our Tree Canopy – An opinion

By Margaret Kirkland Chair of Amelia Tree Conservancy July 4, 2022 At the June 21 [...]

4th of July Hometown Celebration – Fireworks to launch at 9:00 pm.

July 3, 2022 4th of July Hometown Celebration July 4, 2022 Marina Parking Lot B [...]

July is Military Consumer Month 2022

FTC Consumer Alert By Carol A. Kando-Pineda June 28, 2022   July is Military Consumer [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mark Gearis July 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  You might say Mark is a night [...]

American Business Women Presents Awards at PROTÉGÉ Extravaganza

American Business Women Press Release Submitted by Marie Rizzo July 2, 2022 Fernandina Beach, June [...]

Patronis urges: Have a safe 4th of July!

from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Press Release July 1, 2022 This Fourth of July weekend [...]

FWC to meet July 13 and 14 in Jacksonville

July 2, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person [...]

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Situation Report -June 24 to June 30

Florida Department of Health July 1, 2022              

Oh Snap! Fishing Announces 2022 Red Snapper Fishing Tournament, July 8-9

Jacksonville, Fla. –– June 30, 2022 –– Oh Snap! Fishing today announced its second annual [...]

Be a hero for beach-nesting birds this holiday weekend

This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable [...]

FWC reveals TrophyCatch pink tag hint maps

As TrophyCatch heads into the last months of Season 10 and the 10-Tag Celebration, eight [...]

FWC’s Operation Dry Water promotes education, enforcement for boating under the influence this weekend

FWC Press Release July 1, 2022     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ” . . . let us enjoy one day of our togetherness.”

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 1, 2022 Trivia question: Where was the [...]

Renovations at Fernandina Beach Library Branch

6/30/22 @ 9:45 a.m.- Please be advised that the Fernandina Beach Library Branch will be [...]

Speed Limit Temporarily Reduced on County Road 121

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 30, 2022   6/30/22 [...]

Nassau County proclaims July 1-7 “Clean Beaches Week”

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 30, 2022   6/30/22 [...]

Nelson announces candidacy for Nassau County Ocean Hwy Port Authority District 4

Ray Nelson, Candidate Ocean, Hwy, Port Authority District 4 June 29, 2022 Today, Ray Nelson [...]

Lawsuit charges that grant-writing services firm bilked minority-owned businesses

FTC Consumer Alert By Seena Gressin June 29, 2022   For small businesses trying to [...]

Share your experiences to help the FTC address deceptive car pricing and sales

FTC Consumer Alert By Colleen Tressler July 9, 2022, 2022 Over the past ten years, [...]

Nassau County Receives 2022 Sustainabiity Award for SR 200 Corridor Master Plan

Press Release Sabrina Robertson June 27, 2022   Nassau County, Florida, June 24, 2022 – [...]

Cargo Ship Fire at Port of Fernandina

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief Press Release www.fbfl.us June 27, 2022 At [...]

VIP tickets donated to Friends of Fernandina Skate Park for drawing

Friends of Fernandina Skate Park June 26, 2022 To donate to the Friends of Fernandina [...]

North Florida Land Trust is applying for renewal of its accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission

The public comment period is open through Sept. 3, 2022 Jacksonville, Fla., June 22, 2022 [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Buddy Price Buddy Price Photography June 25, 2022 Editor’s Note: Buddy Price is from [...]

When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference

FWC Press Release June 23, 2022 If you’re fishing for reef fish this season, be [...]

Job hunting? Look out for phony job postings

FTC Consumer Alert By Gema de las Heras June 24, 2022   Scammers are using [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Capital Improvement Budget

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach June 24, 2022 As City staff moves through [...]

Nassau County Clerk’s Office Recognized With Best Practice Excellence Program

Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller Press Release www.nassauclerk.org June 23, 2022 Nassau County Clerk [...]

Are We Losing Our Island Paradise? – An opinion

By Gerald Decker June 22, 2022 There is that danger for many, as local property [...]