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 [...]
Aug
CARES funding for Nassau County: confusing for many
By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 7, 2020 “Clear as mud,” is a well-known and often [...]
Aug
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. [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Aug
Fleet Management in the City of Fernandina Beach: 2020/2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 6, 2020 In response to [...]
Aug
FBCC discusses revised FY2020/21 City Budget
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 6, 2020 Meeting in Workshop [...]
Aug
Board of County Commission sets tentative millage rate
By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 6, 2020 “In approving the tentative flat rate, Commissioners acknowledged [...]
Aug
Budget news from Nassau County – No decision
By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 3, 2020 The Board of County Commissioners met on July [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Aug
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Leann Coleman August 1, 2020 Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, an intense [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Aug
Is COVID impacting your relationship?
Starting Point Press Release Contact: Laureen Pagel, Ph.D, CEO [email protected] August 1, 2020 July 30, [...]
Jul
Sproul twins awarded “Tipping the Scale Scholarship”
Boys & Girls Clubs Press Release Submitted by Andrew Schmidt July 30, 2020 Yulee High [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Guess what’s coming to Callahan?
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 24, 2020 A new campground and a water park. And [...]
Jul
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – A City budget message
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 24, 2020 Honorable City Commissioners, Residents, and Staff [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Nassau County Board of Commission approves impact fee ordinance
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 23, 2020 Said poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, “In the spring [...]
Jul
City Manager presents his 2020/21 Budget to FBCC
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 22, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Jul
Pope to become Nassau County Manager
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 22, 2020 At this morning’s meeting (July 20, 2020) of [...]
Jul
Nassau County adopts puppy mill ban
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 20, 2020 According to the Humane Society of the United [...]
Jul
When the pandemic is over, what will life be like?
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 20, 2020 Lockdown has been a [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Suanne Z. Thamm July 18, 2020 Update: This morning the chain saw structure headed [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Housing Market highlights for Nassau County – May 2020
Nassau County Board of Relators July 14, 2020 Housing Market Highlights for Nassau County Florida [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
“Another tax increase is in the works” – An opinion
By Patti Clifford July 12, 2020 Another tax increase is in the works for City [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Stephen R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 11, 2020 Editor’s note: This amazing photo was taken by [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
“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 [...]
Jul
The state of tourism today on Amelia Island
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 9, 2020 Gil Langley, President [...]
Jul
A Tale of the Real Nassau County
Press Release from Nassau County By Megan Diehl, Office of Management & Budget Director July [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Lions in the Water
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 8, 2020 In writing columns for the [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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. [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Thoughts on Independence Day
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 3, 2020 Nearly 250 years ago, by [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Sturgess seeks reelection to Ocean, Highway & Port Authority, District 1
Robert (Bob) Sturgess Candidate for Ocean, Hwy, & Port Authority July 2, 2020 Thank [...]
Jul
Nassau County Commissioners to encourage masks
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 1, 2020 At a special meeting of the Board of [...]
Jul
Fullwood seeks reelection to Ocean, Hwy & Port Authority, District 2
Danny Fullwood Incumbent Candidate for Ocean, Hwy & Port Authority District 2 July 1, 2020 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jun
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, [...]
Jun
Cascone seeks position as Nassau County Judge
John Cascone Candidate for Nassau County Judge June 30, 2020 John Cascone, candidate for County [...]
Jun
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, [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com June 27, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New Jersey [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun