Author Archives: Press Release
Help with skunk conservation; report sightings to the FWC
FWC News Release December 11, 2020 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Dec
Amelia Island Montessori School, Waste Management and Keep Nassau Beautiful kick-off recyling program
Keep Nassau Beautiful Press Release Lynda Bell, Executive Director December 12, 2020 Karl Schlobohm, Middle [...]
Dec
Applications available for FWC’s 2020-21 High School Fishing Program
FWC News Release December 12, 2020 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2020-21 [...]
Dec
How saltwater fishing license add-ons help improve fisheries
Media Release December 12, 2020 Snook, spiny lobster, reef fish, sharks from shore, blue [...]
Dec
FTC sues Facebook for illegal monopolization
News Release December 11, 2020 The Federal Trade Commission yesterday sued Facebook, alleging that the company [...]
Dec
Reminder – Free COVID testing Saturday, December 12 at Fernandina’s MLK Center
Florida Department of Health – Nassau Barnabas December 11. 2020
Dec
Atlantic Recreation Fitness Center to close for renovations
City of Fernandina Beach December 11, 2020 The Atlantic Recreation Center Fitness Room will be [...]
Dec
Raid on former Florida data scientist’s home spurs resignation, calls for investigation
By John Haughey The Center Square December 11. 2020 Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, state [...]
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “It is an exciting time for the new City Commissioners.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 11, 2020 Tuesday’s Run-off Election has nearly [...]
Dec
Main Street’s Butterfly Garden dedicates educational sign
Fernandina Beach Main Street Press Release Submitted by Arlene Filkoff December 10, 2020 The local [...]
Dec
Call For Photographs – 2020 – A Look Back – Capturing the Year in a Collection of Photos
News Release Submitted by Dickie Anderson December 10, 2020 Amelia Island, Fla. (December 9, 2020) [...]
Dec
First round of COVID-19 vaccine doses expected in Florida next week
The Center Square By John Haughey December 10, 2020 (The Center Square) – Florida could [...]
Dec
Florida no longer a ‘judicial hellhole’ but tort reform still an urgency, group says
By John Haughey The Center Square December 10, 2020 Florida is not among the nation’s [...]
Dec
Public Service Announcement related to littering of “Personal Protective Equipment”
A Keep Nassau Beautiful Video Shared by Nassau County Insider December 10, 2020 Keep Nassau [...]
Dec
Former Jacksonville University pitcher writes children’s book
Author Matthew Dobbins Matt Dobbins [email protected] Press Release December 9, 2020 In 2006, Matthew Dobbins [...]
Dec
Fake calls from Apple and Amazon support: What you need to know
December 9, 2020 by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Scammers are calling people and [...]
Dec
North Florida Land Trust has a contract to acquire a portion of the Little NaNa Dune in American Beach
North Florida Land Trust Media Release December 9, 2020 Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 9, 2020 [...]
Dec
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 Board of Directors
Nassau County Chamber Press Release Regina Duncan, Executive Director December 9, 2020 Nassau County’s largest [...]
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island Museum partner to update Old Town Guidelines
City of Fernandina Beach December 9, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach, the UF [...]
Dec
North Florida Land Trust Elects John Delaney as Chair and Adds New Members to its Board of Directors
Press Release Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 8, 2020 – North Florida Land Trust has elected new [...]
Dec
But the hire is not so delightful
December 8, 2020 by Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC On this 3rd day of [...]
Dec
Florida GOP official: Third-party candidates help Republicans win ‘many’ elections
By John Haughey The Center Square December 7, 2020 Internal jostling for leadership of Florida’s [...]
Dec
Florida Department of Health December 7 – Nassau County Coronavirus death total reaches 59
Florida Department of Health December 7, 2020 Editor’s Note: We are posting two charts today [...]
Dec
Swim/Snorkel with manatees in Crystal River
City of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation December 7, 2020 Swim/Snorkel with the MANATEES in [...]
Dec
Florida State Representative seeks to remove state holidays commemorating Confederate leaders
The Center Square By John Haughey December 7, 2020 (The Center Square) – Florida observes [...]
Dec
First Federal Bank Associates participate in Adopt A Road Litter Cleanup
Keep Nassau Beautiful Lynda Bell, Executive Director [email protected] Press Release December 6, 2020 Keep Nassau [...]
Dec
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Patrick Golden December 6, 2020 Editor’s Note: Patrick Golden and his wife moved to [...]
Dec
First Coast Women Take a Stand Against their No. 1 Killer: Heart Disease
Media Release December 5, 2020 On October 22, 2020, the American Heart Association, the world’s [...]
Dec
Youth conservation group celebrates 10 years with online giveaways and events to encourage getting kids outside
Press Release December 3, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – The Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN) [...]
Dec
FDOT to improve 10 school safety zones in Nassau County
FDOT Press Release December 4, 2020 The $1.5 million project will include nearly 150 school [...]
Dec
Marine Toys for Tots collection box at Atlantic Recreation Center
City of Fernandina Beach December 4, 2020 The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation [...]
Dec
Runoff election for City Commission candidates in Group 2 – Tuesday, December 8
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release December 4, 2020 The Runoff Election for Group [...]
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – City employees “contribute, most often unheralded, to the wonderful quality of life that we enjoy”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 4, 2020 Added to the long and [...]
Dec
Pull Up a Chair at Amelia Island’s Inaugural “Dickens Dining Week” December 4-13, 2020
AMELIA ISLAND, Florida (Dec. 2, 2020) – Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island is in the business [...]
Dec
UPDATE: Second Round of Supply Distribution for Nassau County Businesses
Press Release December 3, 2020 The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce advises that due a [...]
Dec
Florida Department of Health December 2 – Surge in daily Nassau County Coronavirus cases
Florida Department of Health December 2, 2020 Editor’s Note: The latest daily figure of Coronavirus [...]
Dec
Hey college students: have you seen this scam?
December 14, 2020 by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Scammers are targeting college students. [...]
Dec
FSCJ Launches “Faces of FSCJ” Video Project to Highlight Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts
Press Release December 2, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) Office [...]
Dec
Free COVID-19 Testing – Thursday, December 3 at Journey Church
From the Florida Department of Health December 2, 2020 All ages 5 yrs. and up [...]
Dec
Front Porch Beads continues mission to support local charities with recent donation
Front Porch Beads Press Release By Frances Peters December 1, 2020 On November 13, [...]
Dec
The Florida Department of Health recognizes World Aids Day
Nassau County Health Department Press Release December 1, 2020 Each year on December 1, people [...]
Dec
Local nonprofit organizations address community needs in Nassau County, Florida with support from Rayonier
Rayonier Press Release December 1, 2020 Rayonier awarded $105,000 to more than 38 local [...]
Dec
Erma Bombeck comedy at Amelia Community Theatre – Opens December 4
Amelia Community Theatre Press Release Submitted by Linda McClaine December 1, 2020 Amelia Community Theatre [...]
Dec
Senator Aaron Bean Sworn In to Serve as Senate President Pro Tempore
Press Release Office of Senator Aaron Bean November 30, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On [...]
Dec
Debt collectors: Mind the “No Parking” signs on credit reports
by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC November 30, 2020 [...]
Nov
Take Stock in Children celebrates “Giving Tuesday for their tomorrow”
Take Stock in Children Press Release Robin Lentz, Executive Director [email protected] November 30, 2020 Giving [...]
Nov
Wild Amelia’s “Virtual Wild Nite” with North Florida Land Trust’s Emily Dunn – December 8
Wild Amelia Press Release Contact: Jay Kayne [email protected] November 30, 2020 Wild Amelia is pleased [...]
Nov
Dayspring Village 31st Annual “Secret Santa Program” seeking volunteers
Dayspring Village Contact: Douglas D. Adkins – 904-583-0134-cell [email protected] November 30, 2020 Boulonge, Florida. Dayspring [...]
Nov
Court backlog trims Florida’s prison population by 7,000 inmates in 5 months
By John Haughey The Center Square November 29, 2020 With a pandemic induced backlog of [...]
Nov
December COVID-19 Testing information for December
Nassau County Department of Health November 29, 2020
Nov
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Joseph Wilson November 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Joseph Wilson is from [...]
Nov
Engel & Völkers Continues Northeast Florida Expansion with New Shop on Amelia Island
Press Release November 19, 2020 Engel & Völkers Florida on November 16, 2020 announced its [...]
Nov
Community Hospice & Palliative Care’s 30th Annual Tree of Life and Candlelight Service of Remembrance
Community Hospice & Palliative Care Press Release November 20, 2020 November 19, 2020 (Jacksonville, Fla.) [...]
Nov
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival announces its 20th season
Amelia Island Chamber of Commerce Press Release November 28, 2020 The Amelia Island Chamber Music [...]
Nov
Amelia Tree Conservancy to hold annual business meeting
Amelia Tree Conservancy Press Release Submitted by Lyn Pannone November 2020 Amelia Tree Conservancy Annual [...]
Nov
Thankful on Amelia Island
By Katherine Dudley Hoehn katwritesandsnaps.com November 26, 2020 This will be a Thanksgiving like [...]
Nov
FDOT road and lane closures – November 28-December 4, 2020
FDOT Press Release November 25, 2020 Nassau County State Road A1A from Arrigo Boulevard to [...]
Nov
4 options in managing the City Golf Course – An opinion
By Mike Lednovich Fernandina Beach City Commissioner November 25, 2020 There are 4 options in [...]
Nov
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “Our neighbors need us.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach November 27, 2020 Several months ago, near the [...]
Nov
Second Round of Supply Distribution for Nassau County Businesses
Press Release Nassau County Chamber of Commerce November 24, 2020 November 24, 2020 (Nassau [...]
Nov
You’ve moved your elderly parents to Nassau County . . . Now what?
Nassau County Insider November 24, 2020 Have you recently moved your elderly parents to Nassau [...]
Nov
Chamber of Commerce announces “Give the Gift of Local” shopping campaign
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Press Release Regina Duncan, Executive Director November 23, 2020 The [...]
Nov
FL Attorney General and DOJ take action against Jax Radiology practice for Health Care Fraud
Attorney General Ashley Moody Press Release November 23, 2020 Attorney General Ashley Moody today secured [...]
Nov
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Betsy Nagle November 21, 2020 Editor’s Note: On a recent Amelia Island Bird Club [...]
Nov
Nassau County Legislative Delegation Chair, Representative Cord Byrd, Announces Delegation Meeting
Press Release November 23, 2020 State Representative Cord Byrd, Chair of the Nassau County Legislative [...]
Nov
Florida Department of Health November 20 – Nassau County Daily total of Coronavirus at 25
Florida Department of Health November 20, 2020
Nov
4-H Youth emergency training teaches life saving skills
Nassau County Insider November 20, 2020 The Nassau County Extension Office offers a variety of [...]
Nov
FDOT road and lane closures
FDOT Press Release November 20, 2020 Nassau County State Road A1A at Barnwell Road (FIN [...]
Nov