Media Release North Florida Land Trust March 22, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla., March 17, 2021 –…
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DeSantis’ wish list: Projects, ports, a $1,000 ‘thank you’ for Florida first-responders
By John Haughey The Center Square March 17, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to spend $4.1…
The Palette Shop opens on 1st Coast Hwy
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Press Release March 17, 2021 Nassau County…
Future of Florida’s Bright Futures scholarship on tap in Tuesday hearing
By John Haughey The Center Square March 15, 2021 The Senate Education Committee Tuesday will…
Bill to ban smoking at beaches, parks clears Florida Senate committee
By Jason Delgado FloridaPolitics.com March 16, 2021 Local governments may soon be able to decide…
Florida’s $10B in federal pandemic aid eyed for unemployment, roads, flood control
By John Haughey The Center Square March 15, 2021 The $1.9 trillion American Rescue COVID-19 relief…
FDOT Adds New Interactive Features to FL511
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced upgrades to the…
Florida bill establishing minimum arrest age of 7-years-old advancing in both chambers
By John Haughey The Center Square March 12, 2021 A Florida House panel Thursday approved a…
Scams will follow new COVID-19 rescue plan
March 12, 2021 by Jennifer Leach Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC The…
It’s that time again: 2021 Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 13, 2021 Get ready to spring…
Gone Coastal: How to start your fishing adventure
By Jasmin Graham and Melissa Crouch FWC Gone Coastal column March 13, 2021 Fishing is an…
FWC asks public to help stop the spread of invasive zebra mussels
Media Release March 12, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking…
Florida bill tightening vote-by-mail rules advances despite elections supervisors’ objections
By John Haughey The Center Square March 11, 2021 Florida’s 2020 election went so flawlessly…
FSCJ to Host Business Speaker Series Event, “The Evolving Role of Education in Preparing Students for the Economy of the Future”
Media Release March 10, 2021 WHAT: Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ)…
FWC celebrates 12 years of out-of-season largemouth bass spawning
Media Release March 11, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division…
City Manager responds to complaints about the City Building Department
Submitted by Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach March 10, 2021 [The Fernandina Observer and other…
Expansive Florida sea-level mitigation legislation a sea change from Scott Era
By John Haughey The Center Square February 27, 2021 [Note: Due to a computer glitch, this…
FWC encourages boaters to “Spring Aboard” and take a boater education class
Media Release March 10, 2021 Spring has arrived and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
Beware purchasing invasive plants for your gardens!
Submitted by Bev Lawrence March 10, 2021 Bev Lawrence has provided information below from Emily Bell,…
MoneyGram fraud refunds get closer
March 9, 2021 by Bridget Small Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC If you used…
Fraudulent fundraiser uses illegal robocalls to harass consumers
March 9, 2021 by Rosario Méndez Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC In 2015,…
Fernandina Beach Main Street marches on despite Covid
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2021 Fernandina Beach Main Street…
FDOT Celebrates Florida Bicycle Month, Encourages Safety
FDOT Media Release March 7, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)…
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Carollee Addams March 6, 2021 Editor’s Note: Carollee Addams moved to Fernandina Beach from Naples,…
FSCJ to Hold Virtual Spring Open House Event to Help Students Prepare for College
Press Release March 5, 2021 Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is hosting our…
Rayonier releases “Carbon Report” quantifying its net positive climate impact
Rayonier Press Release March 5, 2021 Rayonier Inc. (NYSE:RYN) today released its first Carbon Report detailing…
Florida Attorney General along with 37 states announce “shuttering” of 1.3 billion fundraising and illegal robocalls
State of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody March 5, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody, along…
Skinner Bros. Realty welcomes 3 new tenants to Wildlight
Press Release WILDLIGHT, Fla. (March 3, 2021) – Three new restaurant and retail concepts are set…
Aaron Bean sidelined by COVID-19 as Legislative Session opens
F O Editor’s Note: Florida State Senator Aaron Bean spoke to the Fernandina Observer this morning…
When it comes to scams, let’s look out for one another
March 4, 2021 by Daniel Kaufman Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection This pandemic has brought…
Comp Plan/LDC Working Group Webinar Discussions on Comp Plan Working Draft
Press release Comp Plan/LDC Working Group Amelia Tree Conservancy March 3, 2021 The City and County…
Last call for Florida Fish Art Contest entries
Press Release March 3, 3021 The deadline is fast approaching for the 2021 Art of Conservation™…
Florida Department of Health March 2 – Nassau County Daily totals at 17
Florida Department of Health March 2, 2021
Bipartisan bills call for $100 million annual Florida Forever funding floor
By John Haughey The Center Square February 25, 2021 Companion bills sponsored by a Senate Democrat…
FWC: You can help Florida’s nesting waterbirds.
Media Release March 2, 2021 As nesting season begins for waterbird species across the state, the…
Florida lawmakers make rare forays into expanding revenue side of budget ledger
By John Haughey The Center Square March 2, 2021 When Florida lawmakers convene their 60-day 2021…
Tallahassee Takeaways: week of February 22, 2021
March 1, 2021 [Information provided below was taken from Peter Schorsch’s Takeaways from Tallahassee news…
FWC approves rule changes to help protect Florida from 16 high-risk invasive reptiles
Press Release February 28, 2021 At its February 2021 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…
To be or not to be? – An opinion
By Tammi Kosack February 28 2021 “Strong silent type, circa 95 years old, lifelong Fernandinian waterfront…
Florida Department of Health Feb 27 – Daily Coronavirus total drops to 5
Florida Department of Health February 27, 2021
Jax Goes Red for Wear Red Day
Press Release First Coast American Heart Association February 27, 2021 February been federally designated American…
FWC approves regulations changes related to chronic wasting disease
Press Release February 27, 2021 At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…
Nassau County Road and Lane Closures February 27-March 5, 2021
February 26, 2021 I-95 at State Road A1A Nighttime off-ramp closures Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from…
Florida Republicans cheer DeSantis’ election reform proposals
By John Haughey The Center Square February 24, 2021 Rep. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill, will carry…
Flood insurance rate projections crest rising tide of Florida property premium hikes
By John Haughey The Center Square February 24, 2021 Florida’s businesses and 6.2 million homeowners are…
Crist’s call for probe into DeSantis’ vaccine ‘favoritism’ may presage 2022 gubernatorial challenge
By John Haughey The Center Square February 23, 2021 Former Florida governor and now U.S. Rep.…
Florida’s marijuana industry nearly doubled jobs, approached $1.23 billion in sales in 2020
By John Haughey The Center Square February 22, 2021 The medical marijuana market in Florida created…
New flounder regulations are effective March 1
Press Release February 21, 2021 Starting March 1, the following changes will go into effect…
Florida Housing to conduct statewide housing needs assessment for Homeless and Special Needs Households
Florida Housing Finance Corporation February 18, 2021 The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) is conducting…
North Florida Land Trust adds new members
North Florida Land Trust Press Release Februiary 19, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 19, 2021 – North…
Notice of road closure – Amelia Road at Simmons Road
Nassau County Insider February 18, 2021 Beginning Monday, February 22, 2021, a daily road closure on…
Amelia Island Announces New “Island Perks” Incentive Cards
Press Release AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2021) – Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island has launched…
FSCJ’s Culinary Management Program Receives American Culinary Federation Accreditation
Media Release February 17, 2021 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) Culinary Management…
Pet Paradise Presents: Bow Wow Walk 2021, A Benefit for Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Press Release February 16, 2021 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Community Hospice & Palliative Care is hosting…
FSCJ celebrates “Career and Technical Education Month”
Florida State College Press Release February 16, 2021 Career and technical education can address workforce needs,…
Vacation rental bill advances in Florida House, set for first Senate hearing
The Center Square By John Haughey February 16, 2021 (The Center Square) — The Florida Legislature’s…
Get ready for spring turkey season with updated information and tools from the FWC
Media Release February 13, 2021 This spring, you can learn more about wild turkey abundance, distribution…
Achy fakey heart
February 11, 2021 by Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC You’ve heard of romance scams. But…
Income Tax Filed at No Charge
Nassau County Insider February 13, 2021 The Nassau County Extension Office is offering free income…
Florida Department of Health Feb 12 – Nassau County Daily Coronavirus totals at 22
Florida Department of Health February 12, 2021 Editor’s Note: At this time, Nassau County Emergency Management…
FWC: Bats in your building? Now’s the time to check.
Press Release February 13, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding property…
Chamber announces annual “Business Award Winners”
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Press Release Regina Duncan Executive Director February 11, 2021 The Nassau…
Keep pets and backyard animals from becoming prey to coyotes
Media Release February 10, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Florida…
Report says Florida has nation’s second-highest tally of ‘hate groups’
By John Haughey The Center Square February 9, 2021 Florida has the nation’s second-highest number of…
A salute to Bryant Academy’s History and Legacy
Academy Reunion Press Release Erving Gilyard, Co-Chair Contact: Gloria Greer [email protected] February 8, 2021 On Saturday,…
Scammers are scheming as HealthCare.gov reopens
February 8, 2021 by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC The Coronavirus pandemic has…
Identity Theft Awareness Week starts today
February 6, 2021 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC The challenges…
The top frauds of 2020
February 6, 2021 by Monica Vaca Associate Director, Division of Consumer Response and Operations, FTC …
DeSantis applauds U S Dept of Housing & Urban Development for issuing additional mitigation fund to Northwest Florida
Florida Department of Economic Development Press Release February 6, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor DeSantis…
Bryant Academy “Grand School Reunion” – Saturday, Feb 20
Bryant Academy Reunion Press Release Submitted by Glenda Ominira Simmons Jenkins February 5, 2021
Wolfson Children’s Challenge: Virtual Edition turns into a month-long celebration of hope
Press Release February 5, 2021 Jacksonville, Florida, February 3, 2021 – Hundreds of families and…
Friends of the Fernandina Library to hold virtual Annual Meeting – Feb 25
Friends of the Library Announce Virtual Annual Meeting Submitted by Hope Foley Communications Chair February 4,…