Category Archives: Featured Story

Uncle Sam wants you to complete your 2020 Census questionnaire!

August 8, 2020   We at the Fernandina Observer want to underscore the importance of [...]

CARES funding for Nassau County: confusing for many

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 7, 2020 “Clear as mud,” is a well-known and often [...]

New census deadline could cost Florida billions in federal funding, third new congressional seat

By John Haughey The Center Square August 6, 2020 (The Center Square) – The U.S. [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “Touching on a variety of issues”

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach August 7,  2020 Garbage Collection- Advanced Disposal Services [...]

Fleet Management in the City of Fernandina Beach: 2020/2021

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 6, 2020 In response to [...]

FBCC discusses revised FY2020/21 City Budget

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 6, 2020 Meeting in Workshop [...]

Board of County Commission sets tentative millage rate

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 6, 2020 “In approving the tentative flat rate, Commissioners acknowledged [...]

Budget news from Nassau County – No decision

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 3, 2020 The Board of County Commissioners met on July [...]

Tropical Storm Isais Update: Sunday, August 2, 8:00 a.m.

From the Nassau County Emergency Management Center Tropical Storm Warning in place for coastal Nassau [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Leann Coleman August 1, 2020   Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, an intense [...]

Nassau County Emergency Management Update: 1:00 pm August 1

NOTE:  Nassau County Manager Mike Mullin issued Executive Order 19 today amending the current State [...]

Nassau County Emergency Management Will Monitor Tropical Cyclone Isaias through Weekend

From the Nassau County Emergency Management Center Update 9am Sat 1st Aug Isaias has slowed [...]

Is COVID impacting your relationship?

Starting Point Press Release Contact: Laureen Pagel, Ph.D, CEO [email protected] August 1, 2020 July 30, [...]

Sproul twins awarded “Tipping the Scale Scholarship”

Boys & Girls Clubs Press Release Submitted by Andrew Schmidt July 30, 2020 Yulee High [...]

FBCC adopts tentative millage rate for FY2020/21 at adjusted rollback rate

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 29, 2020 At a Special [...]

Guess what’s coming to Callahan?

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 24, 2020 A new campground and a water park. And [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – A City budget message

Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 24, 2020 Honorable City Commissioners, Residents, and Staff [...]

Florida Dept of Economic Opportunity announces bad news for the unemployed

July 23, 2020 Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Provides Reemployment Assistance Update – July 22 [...]

Nassau County Board of Commission approves impact fee ordinance

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 23, 2020 Said poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, “In the spring [...]

City Manager presents his 2020/21 Budget to FBCC

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 22, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]

Pope to become Nassau County Manager

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 22, 2020 At this morning’s meeting (July 20, 2020) of [...]

Nassau County adopts puppy mill ban

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 20, 2020 According to the Humane Society of the United [...]

When the pandemic is over, what will life be like?

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 20, 2020 Lockdown has been a [...]

Don’t delay Emergency Room care – Amelia Island resident is glad she didn’t!

Baptist Medical Center Press Release July 20, 2020 When you have an emergency medical issue [...]

Vote-by-mail lawsuit in Florida dropped with both sides claiming victory

By John Haughey The Center Square July 20, 2020 (The Center Square) – Progressive groups [...]

VB 10,000 Heavy-Lifter leaves the Port of Fernandina

July 20, 2020 Editor’s Note:  We thank Richard Burroughs and Nancy Bartmess for this photograph [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Suanne Z. Thamm July 18, 2020 Update: This morning the chain saw structure headed [...]

Ocean, Highway & Port Authority District 1 Candidates take part in Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 17, 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

Nassau County Candidates for Ocean Highway Port Authority District 2 respond to Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 17, 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – The final development of the City budget . . .

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 17, 2020 The proposed budget for the [...]

Fernandina Observer’s Q & A for Nassau County Commission District 5

July 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering candidates [...]

FBCC/OHPA mediation attempt fails: no bridge over these troubled waters

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 16, 2020 Any hope for [...]

Fernandina Observer’s Q & A for Nassau County Commission District 3

July 16, 2020 Editor’s Note: For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

Fernandina Observer Q & A – Nassau County Board of County Commissioners District 1

July 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering candidates [...]

Nassau County School Board Candidates District 4 respond to Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering candidates [...]

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Candidates take part in Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering candidates [...]

Housing Market highlights for Nassau County – May 2020

Nassau County Board of Relators July 14, 2020 Housing Market Highlights for Nassau County Florida [...]

Nassau County Judicial Candidates participate in Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 13, 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

“Another tax increase is in the works” – An opinion

By Patti Clifford July 12, 2020 Another tax increase is in the works for City [...]

Nassau County School Superintendent Candidates take part in Fernandina Observer’s Q & A

July 12, 2020 Editor’s Note:  For the 9th straight year, the Fernandina Observer is offering [...]

Record-shattering 15K new COVID-19 cases in Florida

Staff report from FloridaPolitics.com July 12, 2020 State officials reported a walloping 15,300 new COVID-19 [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Stephen R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 11, 2020 Editor’s note: This amazing photo was taken by [...]

Louise Bowers celebrates 100 years of a good life . . . You go girl!

By Karen Thompson Features Reporter July 10, 2020 Louise Bowers rarely misses a water aerobics [...]

“Fight for Milani” fundraising campaign launched by Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Department

City of Fernandina Beach July 10, 2020 Milani, wife of Firefighter/Paramedic Collin Mckee, was recently [...]

The state of tourism today on Amelia Island

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2020 Gil Langley, President [...]

A Tale of the Real Nassau County

Press Release from Nassau County By Megan Diehl, Office of Management & Budget Director July [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – A focus on the Airport Enterprise Fund

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 10, 2020 “The financial position of the [...]

Dr. Seidel briefs Board of Nassau County Commissioners on COVID-19

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 9, 2020 “[COVID-19] is not about places, it is about [...]

A message from Citizens for a Better Nassau – “Does the county commission have taxpayers in mind?”

Citizens for a Better Nassau Bill Gingrich July 8, 2020   Does the county commission [...]

Public hearing on July 16 to discuss Nassau County impact fees

Office of the Nassau County Manager Press Release July 8, 2020 Nassau County, Florida, July [...]

Lions in the Water

Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 8, 2020 In writing columns for the [...]

National Park Service awards grant for Evan’s Rendezvous structure report

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 7, 2020 Excitedly announced at the July 6, 2020, meeting [...]

Ross seeks re-election to City Commission, Group 3

Chip Ross Candidate Fernandina Beach City Commission, Group 3 Website: http://votechipross.com [email protected] July 7, 2020 [...]

Cornavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act brings additional 2.2 Million to Nassau County

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 7, 2020 “Commission Chair Danny Leeper added his desire to [...]

Florida Department of Health July 6 – Nassau County records 12 new cases of Cornavirus

Florida Department of Health July 6, 2020 Editor’s Note:  We will continue to update this [...]

McGahee enters race for Fernandina Beach City Commissioner, Group3

Wendall K. McGahee Candidate City Commissioner Group 3 [email protected] July 6, 2020 Mr. Wendall K. [...]

Nassau County joins Fernandina Beach in mandating face coverings in indoor public settings

The Nassau County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 7/2/20 @ 10:00 p.m. At [...]

A sizeable load makes its way through the Fernandina harbor to the Port of Fernandina and beyond to Jekyll Island

By Susan Hardee Steger July 3, 2020 Stan and Nancy Fishburn told me, as we [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Thoughts on Independence Day

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 3, 2020 Nearly 250 years ago, by [...]

Breaking News:  City orders manadatory face coverings for those in indoor public spaces

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 2, 2020 During a Special [...]

Sturgess seeks reelection to Ocean, Highway & Port Authority, District 1

Robert (Bob) Sturgess Candidate for Ocean, Hwy, & Port Authority July 2, 2020   Thank [...]

Nassau County Commissioners to encourage masks

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 1, 2020 At a special meeting of the Board of [...]

Fullwood seeks reelection to Ocean, Hwy & Port Authority, District 2

Danny Fullwood Incumbent Candidate for Ocean, Hwy & Port Authority District 2 July 1, 2020 [...]

Danny Leeper seeks reelection to Nassau County Board of Commission, District 1

Danny Leeper Incumbent Nassau County Commissioner District 1 July 1, 2020 Thank you for allowing [...]

A message from Fernandina Beach City Manager – On-beach parking will open on July 4 with limits

City of Fernandina Beach Dale Martin City Manager July 1, 2020 “Good morning: Following discussion [...]

Fernandina Beach Fire Department issues safety tips for 4th of July

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief June 30, 2020 With the recent change [...]

Nassau County Florida Dept of Health closes Ash Street location in Fernandina Beach

Florida Dept of Health Nassau Press Release Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel Nassau CHD Director June 30, [...]

Cascone seeks position as Nassau County Judge

John Cascone Candidate for Nassau County Judge June 30, 2020 John Cascone, candidate for County [...]

Zimmerman announces candidacy for Ocean, Hwy, Port Authority District 2

Joe Francis Zimmerman III Candidate for Ocean, Highway, and Port Authority, District 2 June 30, [...]

American Beach residents hear presentation on County’s “American Beach Well and Septic Tank Phaseout Plan”

By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 29, 2020 A community meeting regarding the American Beach Well [...]

Jacksonville orders mask-wearing ahead of Republican National Convention

By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com on June 29, 2020 Jacksonville is due in less than two months [...]

Hill seeks position on Ocean, Hwy, & Port Authority, District 1

Miriam Hill Candidate for Ocean, Highway, & Port Authority District 1 [email protected] votemiriamhill.com June 2020 [...]

Stamps announces candidacy for Nassau County Commissioner, District 5

Anthony Stamps Candidate for Nassau County Commissioner District 5 (904)507-8389 Email: [email protected] June 26, 2020 [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com June 27, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New Jersey [...]

No public July 4th fireworks in Nassau County and Fernandina Beach this year

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 27, 2020 This morning Nassau [...]