Category Archives: Featured Story
Effective immediately: consumption of alcohol in bars is suspended
From City Manager Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach June 26, 2020 City of [...]
Jun
Braddock seeks position as Nassau County Superintendent of Schools
Dale P Braddock Candidate for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools June 26, 2020 Dale P. [...]
Jun
A vanishing way of life
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter June 25, 2020 Emily Dickinson wrote “there [...]
Jun
Nassau County Urges Businesses to Implement Safety Measures to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, June 25, 2020 [...]
Jun
Ericksen seeks position on Ocean, Highway, & Port Authority – District 1
Todd S. Ericksen Candidate Port Authority District 1 June 26, 2020 Todd S. Ericksen, proud [...]
Jun
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ICMA and personal resiliency
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach June 26, 2020 As a member of the International [...]
Jun
Main Street Fernandina Beach progress report
By Arlene Filkoff Director Main Street Fernandina Beach June 25, 2020 For those of you [...]
Jun
Bethea announces candidacy for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections
Stan Bethea Candidate for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections June 25, 2020 “I look [...]
Jun
Florida budget to be slashed, but teachers’ pay increase goes forward
By John Haughey The Center Square June 25, 2020 (The Center Square) — With less [...]
Jun
Wagner announces candidacy for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools
Albert Wagner Candidate forNassau County Superintendent of Schools June 2020 Albert Wagner is a public [...]
Jun
David Levy Yulee – Another opinion
By Ron Kurtz June 2020 “Rather than espousing bitterness and blame regarding the behavior of [...]
Jun
Wisconsin franchise may come to Yulee
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 24, 2020 “If approved, the Culver’s restaurant will have 102 [...]
Jun
Barrett announces candidacy for Nassau County Judge
Jenny Higginbotham Barrett Candidate for Nassau County Judge Press Release June, 19, 2020 I am [...]
Jun
Farmer announces candidacy for Nassau County Commissioner, District 5
Klynt A. Farmer Candidate for Nassau County Commission Group 5 Klynt A. Farmer was born, [...]
Jun
Taylor announces candidacy for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections
Justin Taylor Candidate for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections June 23, 2020 After careful consideration, [...]
Jun
Amelia Tavern takes responsible precautions due to COVID-19
The Amelia Tavern A Facebook Post June 23, 2020 ” . . . they have [...]
Jun
City seeks to fill vacancies on Planning & Advisory Board
City of Fernandina Beach June 23, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach Planning Advisory [...]
Jun
Burns seeks re-election as Superintendent of Schools for Nassau County
Dr. Kathy Knight Burns Candidate for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools June 23, 2020 Dr. [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health issues additional public health advisory
Florida Dept of Health Surgeon General June 22, 2020 Editor’s Note: Yesterday, two people who [...]
Jun
Should we honor David Levy Yulee? – An opinion
By Shari Roan and John Findlay June 23,2020 The past few weeks have demonstrated how [...]
Jun
Collaborative report highlights progress and opportunities for supporting Jacksonville’s Homeless
United Way of Northeast Florida Press Release June 22, 2020 Funded by the Jessie Ball [...]
Jun
Adkins announces candidacy for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections
Janet H Adkins Nassau County Candidate for Supervisor of Elections June 22, 2020 Janet H. [...]
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Grooms announces candidacy for Nassau County School Board District 4
Dr. Cindy Grooms Candidate for Nassau County School Board District 4 June 22, 2020 Dr. [...]
Jun
WestRock supports effort to preserve Old Town history
By Jennifer Harrison June 21, 2020 If you drove south on Estrada Street in Old [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Sara Sands June 20, 2020 105 paddlers participated in the 2nd annual Cross The [...]
Jun
Nassau County issues statement on recent Raydient vs Nassau County “Partial Summary Judgement”
Nassau County Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Press Release June 19, 2020 On June 10, [...]
Jun
Models confirm Florida in COVID-19 resurgence, warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’
By John Haughey The Center Square June 19, 2020 (The Center Square) – Florida has [...]
Jun
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Yard waste a growing concern
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach June 19, 2020 A growing concern recently has [...]
Jun
John Martin announces his candidacy for Nassau County Board of Commission, District 1
John Martin Candidate BOCC, District 1 June 18, 2020 Mr. Martin served 21 years in [...]
Jun
Major GOP donors won’t be staying in Jacksonville for Republican National Convention
By A.G. Goncarski FloridaPolitics.com June 18, 2020 Communications from Trump Victory to the party’s most [...]
Jun
No School Tax referendum this year
Submitted by Dr. Kathy Knight Burns Nassau County School Superintendent June 18, 2020 The Coronavirus [...]
Jun
Nassau County to receive 3.8 M for Coronavirus relief
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 18, 2020 An important item discussed in great detail at [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach Market Place returns to historic downtown with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
Fernandina Beach Market Place By Judie Mackie June 18, 2020 The Fernandina Beach Market Place [...]
Jun
Johnson seeks reelection to School Board, District 4
Candidate Russell Johnson District 4 Press Release June 17, 2020 Russell L. Johnson, your current [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach City Marina debt – An opinion
Editor’s Note: References to the Fernandina Observer were inserted by the author, Chip Ross. We [...]
Jun
Mourning the passing of community activist Phil Scanlan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 17, 2020 Fernandina Beach [...]
Jun
Black Lives Matter – “This movement is long overdue”
By Bonita Reid Gardner June 16, 2020 Of course all lives matter. The height of [...]
Jun
Central Park Rally Against Racism attracts hundreds of activists – Fernandina Beach Police Chief offers remarks
By Susan Hardee Steger June 15, 2020 On Saturday, June 13, hundreds of peaceful [...]
Jun
A tutelage on the Anhinga – Amelia Island/Nassau County Bird Club
By Bill George Amelia Island/Nassau Bird Club Photo by Dan Kossman June 15, 2020 What [...]
Jun
Seven Seas Explorer continues to wait out COVID-19 near Fernandina
By Ed Boner June 15, 2020 Update: It appears the Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship [...]
Jun
The Wildlight Chronicles
By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst June 14, 2020 At one level, the quarrel between Raydient [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephen Mintz June 13, 2020 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]
Jun
Island Art Association opens its doors
Island Art Association Press Releases Submitted by Marla McDaniel June 13, 2020 “Island Art Gallery [...]
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County election qualifying ended at noon today – results are in
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 12, 2020 Updated 4:45 p.m. [...]
Jun
RNC Chair Announces Jacksonville, FL as Host City for GOP 2020 nominating convention
Republican National Committee Press Release June 12, 2020 WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna [...]
Jun
Weekly Comments from Dale Martin: updates on budget, waterfront, FEMA and marina
Submitted by Dale Martin City Manager, City of Fernandina Beach June 12, 2020 Budget preparation [...]
Jun
Home movies
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter June 11, 2020 Perhaps you’re like me. [...]
Jun
A plea for city support of small businesses – An opinion
By Katy Dougherty Tasty’s Fresh Burgers June 11, 2020 I write on behalf of the [...]
Jun
Nassau County agrees to cost-sharing agreement with City of Fernandina Beach
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 10, 2020 While cooperation between various counties in the state [...]
Jun
Nassau County BOCC abandons plan to purchase Kings Ferry property
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 9, 2020 The June 8, 2020 meeting of the Board [...]
Jun
Little Nana Dune system saved for now
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 9, 2020 Here in Nassau County, such a fight has [...]
Jun
Citizens for a Better Nassau – “A tale of two Nassau Counties”
Citizens for a Better Nassau By Bill Gingrich June 8, 2020 Picture for a moment [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Carollee Addams June 6, 2020 Editor’s Note: Carollee Addams moved to Fernandina Beach from [...]
Jun
Amelia Island/Nassau County Bird Club offers a pandemic rest
Amelia Island/Nassau County Bird Club President Bill George [email protected] Photos courtesy of Dan Kossmann June [...]
Jun
“Valhalla” for beached boat
Photos and information courtesy of Mike Pikula June 5, 2020 Today, a boat that was [...]
Jun
Florida Supreme Court rules against assault weapons ban amendment
The Center Square By John Haughey June 5, 2020 (The Center Square) – The [...]
Jun
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Budget preparation
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach June 5, 2020 As the calendar turns to June, [...]
Jun
And the walls are tumbling down . . .
June 4, 2020 Editor’s Note: For background information by Suanne Z. Thamm, “Taylor Rental Case [...]
Jun
Highlights of Board of County Commission meeting June 3
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 3, 2020 The special meeting of the Board of County [...]
Jun
Caravan drive-by honors high school student Collin Helms whose death is mourned
By Karen Thompson June 2, 2020 Hundreds of friends, family, classmates and teammates showed their [...]
Jun
Peaceful “Vigil of Lament and Hope” held in Fernandina Beach
Photos by Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com June 1, 2020 Editor’s Note: A “Vigil of Lament [...]
Jun
Conservation Trust Fund Donation and Matching Program Opportunity Expanded and Extended In honor of Mrs. Bean
City of Fernandina Beach Media Release May 30, 2020 This week the City’s Conservation Land [...]
Jun
A message from Fernandina Beach Police Chief Jim Hurley – “We do not tolerate the brutal behavior demonstrated in Minneapolis . . .”
Fernandina Beach Police Department Jim Hurley, Chief of Police (May 28 at 12:25 PM) Posted [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Kathie Kirts May 30, 2020 Editor’s Note: Kathie and her family spent a beautiful [...]
May
Front Porch Beads donates to Nassau County Council on Aging
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn [email protected] May 30, 2020
May
Drug bust leads to shooting death of three time convicted felon
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Bill Leeper, Sheriff Press Release May 29, 2020 “As officers [...]
May
A salute to United States Foreign Service personnel
By Vella G. Mbenna Retired U S Diplomat May 29, 2020 As a retired member [...]
May
Most Floridians stressed over hurricane season overlapping with COVID-19, survey shows
FloridaPolitics.com Staff Report May 29, 2020 Hurricane season amid a pandemic — and a possible [...]
May
Analysis: California, Florida, Texas, Nevada cities have most impacted workforces during coronavirus
Produced by Lattice Publishing Published by The Center Square May 27, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic [...]
May
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – City’s first efforts to re-opening during COVID-19
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach May 29, 2020 As the transition from restricted operations [...]
May
BOCC hears Health Dept report and Emergency Management plans for hurricane sheltering during COVID-19
Cindy Jackson Reporter May 28, 2020 The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a meeting [...]
May
Housing Market Highlights for Nassau County Florida – April 2020
Amelia Island Nassau Co. Assoc. Realtors May 27, 2020 During our “Safer at Home” shutdown, [...]
May
Ruby-throated hummingbird nursed back to life
Nassau County Bird Club May 27, 2020 Editor’s Note: Bill George who leads the Nassau [...]
May
Drive-thur Fernandina Market Place continues at 14th & Lime – May 30
Fernandina Market Place Press Release Submitted by Judie Mackie May 26, 2020 The Fernandina Beach [...]
May