Author Archives: Press Release
Amelia Baptist Church presents “An Evening in December” – Dec 4, 5 & 6
Amelia Baptist Church October 22, 2020
Oct
Amelia Tree Conservancy donates to Amelia Forever Fund
Amelia Tree Conservancy Submitted by Margaret Kirkland October 22, 2020
Oct
Florida Department of Health in Nassau County promotes Red Ribbon Campaign – Oct 23 – 31
Florida Department of Health Contact: Amber Teeters [email protected] October 21, 2020 October 23-31 is recognized [...]
Oct
“Chipping in for a Cure” Barberitos to support Donna Foundation Breast Cancer Awareness
Barberitos Press Release October 21, 2020 Three Barberitos Restaurants ‘Chipping in for a Cure’ to [...]
Oct
New Heart Scanner at Baptist Health saves life
Baptist Health By Kyle Chambers Writer & Media Relations Specialist October 20, 2020 Paul Bosland, [...]
Oct
Amelia Lifelong Learning & ACT join together for “The Play’s the Thing” series
Amelia Lifelong Learning Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald October 20, 2020 The Play’s the Thing [...]
Oct
Supply Distribution for Nassau County Businesses
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Media Release October 19, 2020 The Nassau County Board of [...]
Oct
HBO MAX program “We’re Here” comes to Fernandina Beach for Season 2 programming
Fernandina Beach Pride Press Releases Contact: Genece Minshew President, Fernandina Beach Pride 904 491-0185 October [...]
Oct
Amelia Forever virtual event October 20, 2020
North Florida Land Trust Media Release October 18, 2020 AMELIA FOREVER – A CAMPAIGN TO [...]
Oct
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Joe Winston October 17, 2020 Editor’s Note: Joe moved to Amelia Island in 1994. [...]
Oct
Local businesses donate T-Shirts for Emma Love Hardee’s 2020 Dance Fitness Challenge
Port City Bank Press Release October 17, 2020 Local Community Bank – First Port City [...]
Oct
FWC to host Florida State-Fish Art Contest
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Press Release October 17, 2020 The Florida Fish [...]
Oct
Recognizing no single intervention is perfect control measures work!
Nassau County Emergency Management October 17, 2020 Each action you take to prevent the spread [...]
Oct
Amelia Lifelong Learning – “World War II in the Pacific and its aftermath”
Amelia Lifelong Learning Press Release Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald October 16, 2020 ALL Fall [...]
Oct
Lawsuit demands Florida open primary ballot measure be nullified even if adopted
By John Haughey October 16, 2020 (The Center Square) – With partisanship at fever pitch [...]
Oct
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Enterprise funds: the Marina, the Golf Course, and the Airport.
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach October 16, 2020 Continuing last week’s discussion of [...]
Oct
Amelia Island Bird Club to hold field trip – October 24
Amelia Island Bird Club Submitted by Bill George, Club President October 15, 2020 Our next [...]
Oct
Acoustic Sessions back on stage at Amelia Community Theatre
Amelia Community Theatre Submitted by Linda McClane October 14, 2020 Amelia Community Theatre presents its [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Fire Department marks 137 years of service
City of Fernandina Beach October 14, 2020 This Saturday, October 17th, marks the 137th anniversary [...]
Oct
Nassau County Yulee Branch Library – New location and redo
Nassau County Insider October 15, 2020
Oct
Florida Department of Health October 14 – 15 cases of Cornavirus reported today
Florida Department of Health October 14, 2020 TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Health [...]
Oct
Vaughan-Latham Society named State’s “Most Outstanding”
Vaughan-Latham Society Press Release Submitted by Cara Curtin October 11, 2020 Fernandina Beach’s Vaughan-Latham Society [...]
Oct
“Make Strides Against Breast Cancer” – Join virtual walk to encourage awareness
First Coast YMCA Press Release October 13, 2020 The annual walk will be held virtually [...]
Oct
Celebrating Halloween during the pandemic
Nassau County Emergency Management October 14, 2020 Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for [...]
Oct
Florida Department of Health October 13 – Report on Coronavirus in Nassau County Schools
Florida Department of Health October 13, 2020 Editor’s Note: Nassau County Emergency Management issued its [...]
Oct
History Museum showcases life of Stetson Kennedy at 3rd on 3rd Program this Friday
Media Release Amelia Island Museum of History October 13, 2020 The Amelia Island Museum of [...]
Oct
City volunteer receives North American Invasive Species award
City of Fernandina Beach By Kathy Russell Parks & Rec Manager October 13, 2020 A [...]
Oct
A video recap of Nassau County’s “Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Nassau County Insider October 12, 2020
Oct
Chamber to Host Virtual Job Fair October 14
Media Release October 11, 2020 Nassau County, FL (October 7, 2020) The Nassau County Chamber [...]
Oct
Colonial Dames dedicates “Legacy Tree”
Colonial Dames Press Release Submitted by Cara Curtin October 11, 2020 The Princess Amelia Chapter [...]
Oct
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Stephen Mintz October 10, 2020 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]
Oct
Free COVID-19 Testing at the Journey Church Every Thursday in October
From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager October 9, 2020 10/7/20 @ [...]
Oct
FWC approves draft proposal for flounder; final consideration slated for December
FWC Media Release October 10, 2020 At its October Commission meeting, the Florida Fish and [...]
Oct
Annual mission to provide “Trees for America’s Troops” cancelled due to COVID-19
Trees for America’s Troops Contact: Judi Mixon Brown, President 904-491-3236 October 10, 2020 Due to [...]
Oct
Amelia Lifelong Fall 2020 Clases
Amelia Lifelong Learning Press Release Contact: Evelyn C. McDonald 904-261-5440 October 9, 2020 Registration is [...]
Oct
FSCJ’s DramaWorks to present postponed theatre production of William Shakespeare’s Comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing”
FSCJ Media Release October 5, 2020 Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) DramaWorks will present [...]
Oct
Barnabas and Florida Department of Health partner for free COVID testing with food pick-up – Sat., Oct 10
City of Fernandina Beach October 9, 2020 Barnabas and the Florida Department of Health: [...]
Oct
Realtors alerted to “Suspicious Activity” by Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Bill Leeper, Sheriff October 9, 2020 Several Realtors working in Nassau [...]
Oct
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Waterfront feedback, boards, personnel change and more . . .
By Dale Martin City Manager October 9, 2020 Current issues: Election- As the November 3 [...]
Oct
Donna Deegan announces $350,000 raised in last fundraising quarter
Donna Deegan for Congress Submitted by Erica Connor, Campaign Manager www.donnadeeganforcongress.com October 7, 2020 Donna [...]
Oct
“A Seat at the Table” . . . a chair-ity event to support the Island Art Association – October 10 – Nov 14
Island Art Association Submitted by Marla McDaniel October 7, 2020 Island Art Association (IAA) presents [...]
Oct
Discover Some of Florida’s Haunted History
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Media Release October 8, 2020 October and the coming of [...]
Oct
Amelia Island Named Top 10 U.S. Island by Condé Nast Traveler Readers
Amelia Island Convention Visitors Bureau Media Release Contact: Hayworth Public Relations [email protected] October 7, 2020 [...]
Oct
Florida Democrats build mail-in-ballot lead as registration boost buoys GOP
The Center Square By John Haughey October 6, 2020 (The Center Square) – As of [...]
Oct
Oct
Nassau County reports latex paint recycling efforts off to a great start
Nassau County Insider October 6, 2020 Last week, we announced that the Nassau County Convenience [...]
Oct
First Port City Bank partners with Fernandina Beach High School to provide Community Artificial Intelligent Based Camera Technology
First Port City Bank Durand Childers President – Florida Banking Division [email protected] 904-557-9349 October 6, [...]
Oct
Restored 1944 P-520 “Crash Boat” docks at Fernandina Harbor Marina
City of Fernandina Beach October 5, 2020
Oct
Wildlife conservationist forms “Nassau for Nature”
Nassau for Nature Press Release Submitted by Ashley Beasley October 4, 2020 Nassau For Nature [...]
Oct
Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP on Oct. 6 host Healthy Living: The Isle of Sarabay
Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 5, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are hosting [...]
Oct
Florida Humanities Council presents “Join Florida Decides: A conversation with Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee” – October 15
Florida Humanities Council Keith Simmons Communications Director October 3, 2020 Join Florida Humanities (virtually) for [...]
Oct
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com October 3, 2020 Editor’s note: We thank Steve Leimberg for [...]
Oct
Be BearWise this fall, secure garbage and other foods
September 28, 2020 Summer is coming to an end and bear activity is starting to [...]
Oct
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $8.6 Million in Funding Available to Rural Communities Throughout Florida
October 3, 2020 Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced [...]
Oct
“Under the Stars” at Amelia Musical Playhouse – Amelia Blues Project
Amelia Musical Playhouse Press Release October 3, 2020 The Amelia Blues Project will perform Under [...]
Oct
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of October 3-9, 2020
I-95 Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound near [...]
Oct
University of Florida/IFAS offers free, unbiased Medicare consultations
University of Florida/IFAS Press Release Submitted by Annie Sparkle October 2, 2020 The University of [...]
Oct
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Beach walkovers
By Dale Martin City Manager October 1, 2020 Last year, the City received report regarding [...]
Oct
FSCJ & CareerSource of NE FL to Host Virtual Trade & Manufacturing Career Day Oct. 8
September 30, 2020 Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) and CareerSource of Northeast Florida have [...]
Oct
8 Flags Playscapes and City Arborist work together to save trees at Simmons Road Park
8 Flags Playscapes October 1, 2020 We have exciting news to share. The city arborist [...]
Oct
Sunlight is the best disinfectant in government – Citizens for a Better Nassau County
Citizens for a Better Nassau By Bill Gingrich September 30, 2020 Congratulations to all those [...]
Sep
Covid-19 testing sites for October
From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager September 29, 2020 Below is [...]
Sep
Timucuan Parks Foundation offers community service opportunity for students through December 2
Timucuan Parks Foundation Media Release September 29, 2020 Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 29, 2020 – Timucuan [...]
Sep
Plan ahead for Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Media Release September 29, 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15! This year, Medicare [...]
Sep
“2 Across” opens at Amelia Community Theatre
Amelia Community Theatre Press Release Submitted by Linda McClain September 29, 2020 This season’s shows [...]
Sep
Housing market highlights for Nassau County, Florida – August 2020
By Betsie Huben Press Release September 29, 2020 Housing of all types continues to lead [...]
Sep
Help needed on City boards
City of Fernandina Beach September 29, 2020 The City needs your help! The following Boards [...]
Sep
“New Normal” at Story & Song Bookstore
Story & Song Bookstore Press Release Submitted by Mark Kaufman September 28, 2020 With an [...]
Sep
A tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – A Stephan Leimberg photo journal
Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com September 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Fernandina Beach Pride hosted a “Remembering [...]
Sep
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 150th anniversary
By Annette M. Myers Church Historian September 25, 2020 New Zion Missionary Baptist, the second [...]
Sep