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Aaron Bell steps aside as Nassau Commission Chair as Hupp Huppmann launches campaign

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 30, 2022 Huppmann said a central factor to running is [...]

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30
Jun
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes local business ‘protection’ bill

By Gray Rohrer FloridaPolitics.com June 27, 2022   ‘The better approach is to enact targeted [...]

27
Jun
Gov. DeSantis annuls alimony bill

By Renzo Downey FloridaPolitics.com June 26, 2022 Retroactively changing people’s divorce agreements is unconstitutional, DeSantis [...]

27
Jun
Fernandina Beach Commissioners dive into tree protection controversy

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 24, 2022 ‘Remember, our canopy’s 37%. We’re never going to [...]

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24
Jun
Fernandina’s city beaches on path to smoking ban

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 24, 2022 There is the cigar and pipe loophole, however. [...]

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24
Jun
Three seek open Nassau School Board seat, Lissa Braddock unopposed

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 23, 2022 Braddock’s only filed opponent, Ashley Benoit, did not [...]

23
Jun
Pets Boost Heart Health – American Heart Association is Bringing Back Best Friend Fridays and June 24th Bring Your Pet to Work Day!

Press Release American Heart Association June 22, 2022     What: June 24th – Bring [...]

22
Jun
Jamie Deonas seeking reelection to Nassau School Board amid opposition

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 22, 2022 Deonas, the current District 3 member, is running [...]

22
Jun
Two races contested for Fernandina Port Authority, Mike Cole unopposed

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 21, 2022 OHPA Commissioner Scott Hanna drew opposition from former [...]

22
Jun
Nassau County Commissioner Thomas Ford draws two primary opponents
June 21, 2022

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 21, 2022 By fundraising thus far, former Commissioner George Spicer [...]

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Coming to the Cummer on June 25

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204Phone: 904.356.6857   This exhibition [...]

19
Jun
Opinion: Serving no whines before their time

By Suanne Z. Thamm June 14, 2022 “Today we have reason to take heart. Fernandina [...]

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14
Jun
Fernandina Beach tackles rising cost of garbage

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 10, 2022 The city will open up a competitive bidding [...]

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10
Jun
New absentee ballot requirements could cut usage of vote by mail

By Anne Geggis FloridaPolitics.com June 3, 2022 This upcoming election is the first major one [...]

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06
Jun
‘Free state of Florida’ cracks down on ‘pop-up’ parties

By Gray Rohrer FloridaPolitics.com May 31, 2022 If a Sheriff wants to shut down a [...]

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01
Jun
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: Week ending May 22, 2022

May 29, 2022   [...]

29
May
Customs and Border Protection wants more than $50K in tech upgrades at Fernandina Port

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com May 29, 2022 Annual recurring costs are expected near $11,000, according [...]

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29
May
Nassau School Board zeroing in on tax increase proposal

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com May 29, 2022 The Board will also seek a Plan B [...]

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29
May
Perspective: An Opinion

by Jeremiah Glisson May 12, 2022 “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns or [...]

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12
May
U.S. 17 redevelopment could be next for Nassau County

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com May 11, 2022 It’s about keeping up with growth now and [...]

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11
May
Democrat Tony Hill attempts political comeback in CD 4

By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com May 11, 2022 The former state Senator and state Representative announced [...]

11
May
Nassau County Extension Services offers Irrigation Workshop

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 11, 2022 The Nassau [...]

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11
May
Nassau County Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Audit Presented

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 11, 2022 5/11/22 @ [...]

11
May
“How to create a charter county government” A look back

By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Originally posted  July 2015 Editor’s Note: We [...]

09
May
FBCC meets new FO editor Mike Phillips

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 9, 2022 Outgoing Fernandina Observer [...]

7 Comments

09
May
Once a college rite, underage students caught with fake IDs face thousands in legal fees

Fresh Take Florida a news service of the University of Florida College of Journalism and [...]

09
May
FWC announces rule changes for redfish, cobia and blueline tilefish

Press Releases May 8, 2022   FWC approves proposed redfish rule changes for state waters  [...]

08
May
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Interest Event

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 7, 2022 The Florida [...]

07
May
Amelia Island officials go to public with major beach, tourism projects

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com May 6, 2022 Those plans include a unified vision for the [...]

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06
May
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures: Week of May 7-13, 2022

May 6, 2022 Pages Dairy Road- County Road 200A   Daytime lane closures with flaggers [...]

06
May
St. Marys River Management Committee Seeking Volunteer

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager May 6, 2022 The St. [...]

06
May
Long term slip holders at City marina will see rates increase to $25 per linear foot

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2022   At the [...]

2 Comments

05
May
FBCC Dog of the Month for May 2022: Louie

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2022 Louie made his [...]

05
May
FBCC honors Peace Officers

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 At their May [...]

05
May
The value of tourism and the hospitality industry to Nassau County

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 The City of [...]

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04
May
FBCC honors John Cotner posthumously

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 The family of [...]

7 Comments

04
May
City proclaims the week of May 1-8, 2022, as “Municipal Clerks Week.”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 4, 2022 In presenting City [...]

04
May
Shrimp Fest 2022 kicks off with an awesome parade!

May 2, 2022 If you weren’t one of the hundreds who lined the parade route [...]

5 Comments

02
May
Fernandina Port names new Executive Director after 8 months

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 29, 2022 Chris Ragucci’s removal as Port Director in August [...]

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29
Apr
Answers could be coming on Fernandina Port’s unknown tugboat revenue

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 29, 2022 Commissioners will take up the matter at the [...]

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29
Apr
FOL reports March Book Sale Exceeded Expectations!

Friends of the Library Press Release April 29, 2022 We are pleased to report that [...]

29
Apr
Nassau County recognizes John Home and David Brown as “Employees of the Quarter”

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 29, 2022 4/28/22 @ [...]

29
Apr
Report: Florida starting teacher pay is increasing but average pay stagnates

BY: DANIELLE J. BROWN FloridaPhoenix.com April 28, 2022 State ranks 48th among the states in [...]

28
Apr
FWC thanks building owners for hosting nesting shorebirds

Press Release April 27, 2022 With shorebird and seabird nesting season underway, the Florida Fish [...]

1 Comment

27
Apr
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Presents the Mighty Oak Music & Makers Festival April 30

Press Release April 27, 2022 April 25, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Cummer Museum of [...]

27
Apr
Flood Awareness Month in Nassau County

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 27, 2022 It’s Flood [...]

1 Comment

27
Apr
Nassau County Seeking Volunteers for Essential Housing Advisory Board

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 27, 2022 In May [...]

27
Apr
Gov. DeSantis sets property insurance Special Session for late May

By Gray Rohrer FloridaPolitics.com April 27, 2022 He issued the official proclamation Tuesday, setting the [...]

27
Apr
Judge finds Fernandina Port operator in civil contempt

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 26, 2022 ASM Capital is to schedule a hearing with [...]

2 Comments

26
Apr
Federal judge dismisses suit by Omni Amelia Island against property owners

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 26, 2022 Omni didn’t follow proper procedures in first going [...]

3 Comments

26
Apr
Navy vet Erick Aguilar announces campaign for newly drawn CD 4

By Jordan Kirkland TheCapitolist.com April 26, 2022 Republican Erick Aguilar announced today that he will [...]

3 Comments

26
Apr
Pages Dairy Road Survey

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 24, 2022 4/22/22 @ [...]

2 Comments

26
Apr
How Governor DeSantis’ redistricting affects Nassau County

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 25, 2022 Florida Governor Ron [...]

2 Comments

25
Apr
History Museum will close for Shrimp Fest this weekend

April 25, 2022 Amelia Island Museum of History Press Release [...]

25
Apr
National Crime Victim’s Rights Week

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 25, 2022 4/20/22 @ [...]

25
Apr
Lack of trust, communication over impact fees delays American Beach vote

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 21, 2022   It’s an administrative act to allow the [...]

1 Comment

22
Apr
Supply chain disruptions mean delays, warehouse need at Fernandina Port

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 22, 2022 The freight’s there, it just needs someone to [...]

1 Comment

22
Apr
CRAAB briefs Commissioners on goals and strategies.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2022 The Fernandina Beach [...]

1 Comment

21
Apr
City proclaims April 19, 2022 “National Arbor Day”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2022 The City of [...]

21
Apr
Order — Counter Order — Disorder?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 20, 2022 It remains to [...]

5 Comments

20
Apr
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget report for March 2022

By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller April 20, 2022 [City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose [...]

7 Comments

20
Apr
‘No beef’ with cruises at Fernandina Port after talks

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 20, 2022 The belief was WestRock’s deal with the Port [...]

20
Apr
Nassau County Fire Rescue Awards Ceremony

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 19, 2022 4/19/22 @ [...]

1 Comment

19
Apr
Nassau Terminals yet to produce revenue documents to Port Authority

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPoitics.com April 15, 2022 Nassau Terminals CEO Chris Ragucci blamed his lawyers [...]

3 Comments

18
Apr
Peck Gym to close for floor resurfacing April 20 -25

City of Fernandina Beach Notice April 18, 2022   Peck Gym at 510 South 19th [...]

18
Apr
Here’s why Florida’s property insurance market is a dumpster fire

By Brian Burgess The Capitol List April 16, 2022 recent weeks, pressure has mounted on [...]

9 Comments

18
Apr
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: week ending April 8, 2022

April 18, 2022 [...]

17
Apr
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures: Week of April 16-22, 2022

State Road A1A from Centre Street to South Fletcher Avenue  Daytime lane closures Wednesday and [...]

16
Apr
Music News from Jacksonville Public Media

April 16, 2022 GET TICKETS [...]

16
Apr
Don’t forget: Federal taxes are due on April 18 this year!

April 16, 2022 Our friends at the IRS have extended this year’s filing deadline from [...]

16
Apr
Ship’s crew member absconds across marsh from Fernandina Port

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 15, 2022 The man is believed to still be missing. [...]

15
Apr
Partial sewer tax refund coming now, rest later for American Beach property owners

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com April 15, 2022 Final numbers on the much-needed sewer project are [...]

15
Apr
Nassau County Tire Recycling Event a Big Success

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 14, 2022 4/12/22 @ [...]

14
Apr
Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 14, 2022 4/13/22 @ [...]

14
Apr
City of Fernandina Beach finally fully reimbursed by FEMA for Matthew damage to Marina

By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 13, 2022   By email sent [...]

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Apr
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Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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Hope it doesn’t get “wet”.
Commentary: Does This City Want to Lose $500,000 a Year on its Marina?

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Gentlemen, the good news is there is a solution to the woes ...
City Manager's Comments - Projects

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City Manager's Comments - Projects

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John, this is just one more example of City Hall wasting eve...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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Oh, the humanity! The malevolent cloud of death and destruct...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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C’mon up John. Stay here for 6 days during the cement...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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I sympathize with your plight. I really do. However- with th...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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Here’s an update from the North end of the Historic Di...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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Sadly this incompetence will continue until something really...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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It’s not the city commissioners, manager, or even coun...

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