Category Archives: General
Rayonier helps feed seniors through Nassau County Council on Aging Meals on Wheels
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz Dunn November 16, 2021
Nov
Florida tourism agencies: State leads nation in inbound travel thanks to open pandemic policies
By Bethany Blankley The Center Square November 15, 2021 After a nearly 20-month international travel [...]
Nov
Florida redistricting is about to get real.
By Peter Schorsch from Sunburn newsletter November 14, 2021 The Florida Senate Reapportionment Committee staff [...]
Nov
Amelia Island Genealogical Society Annual Meeting – November 16
Amelia Island Genealogical Society Submitted by Portegies Zwart Rob November 14 , 2021 The Amelia [...]
Donna and Dickie – Talk about ‘Great Homes & Churches on Amelia Island’
Media Release Contact: Dickie Anderson [email protected] November 14, 2021 Special event November 19 at Story [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Carollee Addams Editor’s Note: Carollee Addams moved to Fernandina Beach from Naples, Florida in [...]
Get the dog or cat instead of the scam
November 13, 2021 by Jennifer Leach Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC [...]
Nov
Nassau County School District opens tiny house for teaching practical skills
Nassau County School District Press Release Submitted by Tia Brown November 12, 2021 Nassau County [...]
Infrastructure bill could complete East Coast Greenway
Media Release East Coast Greenway November 12, 2021 Delaware’s Elkton Road Pathway links Maryland and [...]
Nov
DeSantis education budget invests record funding for public schools
The Center Square By Bethany Blankley November 12, 2021 (The Center Square) – Gov. Ron [...]
Nov
New veterans: Finding your civilian career
November 9, 2021 by Carol Kando-Pineda Attorney, FTC’s Division of Consumer and Business Education Veterans [...]
Nov
A day to reflect and honor those to whom we are forever indebted
November 11, 2021 We at the Fernandina Observer add our voices and our thanks for [...]
Nov
DeSantis announces bills for special session as groups organize in opposition to vaccine mandates
The Center Square By Bethany Blankley November 10, 2021 (The Center Square) – Florida [...]
Nov
It’s National Family Caregivers Month
November 10, 2021 by Bridget Small Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Family caregivers are the biggest [...]
Nov
Beach smoking change clears first Senate committee
By Jacob Ogles FloridaPolitics.com November 8, 2021 An effort to make more Florida beaches cigarette-free [...]
Nov
On the job! Baptist Health welcomes students in accelerated nurse training program
Baptist Health Press Release November 10, 2021 Students in the accelerated program at Jacksonville University [...]
Nov
Ron DeSantis officially files for reelection in 2022
By Jacob Ogles FloridaPolitics.com November 10, 2021 Ron DeSantis has officially filed for reelection to [...]
Nov
Legislature releases Special Session plan
By Christine Jordan Sexton FloridaPolitics.com November 9, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida legislative leaders [...]
Nov
Skinner Bros. Realty and the Silverfield Group break ground on multi-tenant office complex at Wildlight
Media Release November 9, 2021 2.35-acre complex to bring professional office condos inspired by Wildlight’s [...]
Nov
The business of golf: the management
By Alan Prescott November 9, 2021 It’s been some time since I have written a [...]
Nov
2021 Florida Energy and Climate Summit to be held in Orlando, Nov. 15-17
from Last Call by Peter Schorsch November 9, 2021 Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried on Monday [...]
Nov
OHPA accuses Nassau Terminals, LLC, with breaching operating agreement
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 8, 2021 On November [...]
Nov
FOAR From Home Community Celebration and Send-Off – November 20
Foar From Home Press Release Submitted by Christy LeLait November 8, 2021 Event: FOAR FROM HOME [...]
Nov
Child Tax Credit scammers are still reaching out
November 9, 2021 by Emily Wu Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Many [...]
Nov
Marco Rubio still looking to stop ‘annual craziness’ of turning back the clock
By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com November 9, 2021 U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio is tired of turning [...]
Nov
Baptist Health first in Florida to perform FDA approved transcatheter Mitral Valve procedure for high-risk valve repair
Baptist Health Media Release November 8, 2021 Minimally invasive procedure helps cardiologists “repair the repair” [...]
Nov
Lawsuits mount against Biden’s private sector vaccine mandate
The Center Square By Derek Draplin November 8, 2021 (The Center Square) – Republican-led [...]
Nov
Did you remember to set your clocks back an hour?
November 7, 2021 Daylight savings time officially ended at 2:00 a.m today. If you remembered [...]
Nov
GreenPointe, Elm and Auld & White commemorates Amenity Center Construction at Tributary
GreenoPointe Developers Media Release November 6, 2021 New space will include resort-style pool, state-of-the art [...]
Nov
Your guide to holiday shopping during a chip shortage
November 6, 2021 by Carly Johnson Intern, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC If [...]
Nov
What to do if your online order never arrives — and how to get your money back
November 6, 2021 by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Shopping online is oh-so-convenient. Haven’t [...]
Nov
DeSantis calls for more Florida ‘elections integrity’ tightening in 2022
The Center Square By John Haughey November 6, 2021 (The Center Square) – A [...]
November 9 Wild Nite to feature “2021 Sea Turtle Update”
Wild Nite Press Release Submitted by Jay Kayne November 5, 2021 On November 9, 2021, [...]
FBCC Dog of the Month for November 2021: Pupeye
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 5, 2021 Pupeye made his [...]
Nov
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
Community Hospice & Palliative Care Media Release November is National Hospice and Palliative Care [...]
Nov
FTC returns $60 million that Amazon illegally took from Flex drivers
November 5, 2021 by Lesley Fair Senior Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC [...]
Nov
Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11
Media Release November 5, 2021 On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease [...]
Nov
The Aspen Institute Names FSCJ one of 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2023 Aspen Prize
Media Release November 5, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C., — The Aspen Institute recently named Florida State [...]
Nov
This open season, is that really the health insurance you’re looking for?
November 2, 2021 by Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC The 2022 health insurance open enrollment [...]
Nov
Amelia Island’s Annual Right Whale Festival highlights critical situation of “local” endangered species
Media Release November 3, 2021 Event Signals Return of Right Whales to Amelia [...]
Nov
Amelia Island Genealogical Society to hold Ancestors Road Show – November 16
Amelia Island Genealogical Society Press Release November 3, 2021
Nov
Jacksonville, FL among the U S cities most vulnerable to costly hurricane damage
The Center Square By Samuel Stebbins 24/7 Wall St. November 3, 2021 So far, 2021 [...]
Nov
Fernandina Beach Police Department seeks your help on S 13th Street homicide
Fernandina Beach Police Department November 2, 2021 UPDATE: The Fernandina Beach Police Department continues to [...]
Nov
Communities thrive when we work together
November 2, 2021 by Ami Dziekan Division of Consumer Response and Operations Every day dedicated [...]
Nov
NCCOA Caregiver Support group meetings, Nov 10 & 24
Nassau County Council on Aging Liz Dunn, Communications Manager November 2, 2021 Nassau County [...]
Nov
Florida lawmakers, officials resist testifying about election law
The Center Square By John Haughey November 1, 2021 (The Center Square) – On May [...]
When will we strive for resiliency? – An opinion
By Amelia Tree Conservancy Board of Directors November 1, 2021 Update: The county Planning Department [...]
Nov
Coming out of Halloween, gas prices remain scary
By Scott Powers FloridaPolitics.com November 1, 2021 There’s no relief from Florida gas prices as [...]
Nov
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare welcomes three new members to the non-profit’s volunteer board of directors
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare Press Release Laureen Pagel, Ph.D., CEO November 1, 2021 Yulee, Fla: [...]
Nov
FDOT Highlights Continued Infrastructure Improvements
Media Release November 1, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) [...]
Nov
High Tide Women’s Collective sponsors trunk show to benefit Rethreaded
High Tide Press Release October 31, 2021 Women helping women is the mission of this [...]
Oct
The Google Voice scam: How this verification code scam works and how to avoid it
October 31, 2021 by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC It’s Cyber Security Awareness [...]
Oct
Florida TaxWatch: ‘End or modify’ the National Flood Insurance Program
By John Haughey The Center Square October 30, 2021 Florida’s vulnerabilities to flooding and hurricanes [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Market Place offers a variety of foods for Georgia/Florida gameday
Fernandina Beach Market Place Submitted by Judie Mackie October 2021 The end of October usually [...]
Oct
New Executive Director Emily Floore takes Helm at the St Marys Riverkeeper
St Marys Riverkeeper October 28, 2021 Emily Floore, Education Director for the St. Johns [...]
Oct
FTC Strengthens Security Safeguards for Consumer Financial Information Following Widespread Data Breaches
FTC Media Release October 28, 2021 Agency updates Safeguards Rule to better protect the American [...]
Oct
Scammers are sending fake IRS emails about Economic Impact Payments
October 28, 2021 by Cristina Miranda Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC There’s a [...]
Oct
Florida marijuana agency seeks to double workforce to handle pending boom
The Center Square By John Haughey October 28, 2021 (The Center Square) – The Florida [...]
Oct
Northeast Florida Regional Council Receives National Association of Development Organizations 2021 Impact Award
Media Release October 28, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – The Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC), based [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police Dept has message for pet sitting customers of S 13th Street murder victim
Fernandina Beach Police Department October 28, 2021 As an update to the investigation into the [...]
Hispanic Services Fair
City of Fernandina Beach October 28, 2021 Feria de servicios hispanos El Vice Alcalde [...]
Oct
FTC puts over 1,100 businesses on notice about deceptive money-making claims
October 27, 2021 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Companies [...]
Oct
Russian Thistle removal at Fort Clinch earns a challenge coin
from Bev Lawence/Jason Allgood October 27, 2021 A group of volunteers working together to remove [...]
Oct
Ron DeSantis says police recruitment bonuses target ‘mistreated’ cops, not just the unvaxxed
By A.G. Gancarski FloridaPolitics.com October 27, 2021 ‘It’s for officers period. It has nothing to [...]
Oct
Nassau Habitat for Humanity reveals plans at ‘Kick-Off Breakfast’ – Accepting homeowner applications
Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby October 26, 2021 On [...]
Oct
Avoid marketing scams during 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment
October 15, 2021 by The Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center Lois C. Greisman, Elder Justice [...]
Oct
Another free, online, news service available for Northeast Florida
October 26, 2021 Jacksonville Today is a nonprofit local journalism service that includes a weekday [...]
Oct
Simpson blasts acting Florida surgeon general’s mask refusal as ‘unprofessional’
The Center Square By John Haughey October 26, 2021 (The Center Square) – It’s [...]
Oct
Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Collin Helms Foundation Scholarship Fund is Nov 8
Collin Helms Foundation Scholarship Fund Press Release Submitted by Karen Thompson October 26, 2021 To [...]
Oct
Nassau County Hearing Loss Support Group Meeting, November 2
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Liz Dunn Communications Director October 25, 2021 Nassau [...]
Oct
Amazon impersonators: what you need to know
October 25, 2021 by Maria Mayo Acting Associate Director, Division of Consumer Response and Operations [...]
Oct
The focus is on charity scams
October 23, 2021 by Rosario Méndez Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Editor’s [...]
Oct
FWC: Bats in buildings? Fall is the time for exclusions.
Media Release October 23, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding [...]
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