Category Archives: General
Beach clean up on Amelia Island – May 30
Kari Kenner Grasshopper Marketing 404.245.4063 | 904.310.9322 [email protected] May 17, 2015 2:00 p.m. Surf Asylum [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Jim Ekstrom May 17, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Jim Ekstrom came to [...]
Sean Poynter wins second gold in world SUP competition
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst **WATCH MEDAL CEREMONY LIVE AT 1:00 [...]
Cats Angels Cat Photo Contest
Submitted by E C. McDonald May 16, 2015 10:55 a.m. Cats Angels calendar is conducting [...]
Fernandina Little Theatre’s announces upcoming production
Fernandina Little Theatre Media Release May 16, 2015 1:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale [...]
Volunteers pitch in to build Fernandina Little Theatre ramp
Submitted by Mac Morriss May 16, 2015 1:00 p.m. This is what happens when you [...]
Keller Williams Atlantic Partners Realty ‘Gives where we live!’
Submitted by Mac Morriss May 16, 2015 7:57 a.m. Pirate Playground is a playground for [...]
CSX agrees to allow city to build sidewalk
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 15, 2015 12:15 p.m. On [...]
Building a better website for the Port Authority
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 14, 2015 4:46 p.m. Michael [...]
No deal reached to amend Port Master Plan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 14, 2015 3:35 p.m. [...]
$75,000 for Youth and Career Center announced at Friends of the Library Celebration
Submitted by Wilma Allen Communications Chair May 13, 2015 7:54 p.m. A $75,000 grant from [...]
Tourism Economics – The multiplier effect – An opinion
Submitted by Malcolm Noden May 13, 2015, 2:04 p.m. In the aftermath of this year’s [...]
More discussion scheduled for OHPA Port Master Plan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 13, 2015 4:48 p.m. The [...]
City Manager Joe Gerrity mum on resignation speculation
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 12, 2015 3:48 p.m. According to an article in [...]
In honor of the Friends of the Library’s 30th anniversary – A remembrance
Submitted by Kathleen Hardee Arsenault May 12, 2015 6:49 a.m. Growing up in Fernandina in [...]
Nassau County wants your input on potential mitigation projects
From:www.thecountyinsider.com May 11, 2015 1:00 p.m. -Martha Wagaman, EM Coordinator/Sr. Planner Nassau County Emergency Management [...]
Yulee man arrested for murder
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff May 11, 2015 9:34 [...]
Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: April 2015
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 11, 2015 1:00 a.m. [...]
‘Greek Night’ Dinner and Program on the Greek Heritage of Tarpon Springs, FL, June 4
Submitted by Wilma Allen Friends of the Library Communications Chair May 10, 2015 4:00 p.m. [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Priscilla Footlik May 10, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Priscilla has lived on [...]
Robert M. Foster Justice Center dedication
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 9, 2015 9:45 a.m. On May 7, hundreds gathered [...]
Federal Narcotics Arrest
PRESS RELEASE City of Fernandina Beach Police Department On May 6, 2015 a narcotics [...]
Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation presents more than $110K to Nassau County agencies and nonprofit organizations
NEWS RELEASE submitted by Russell Schweiss Rayonier Advanced Materials The Rayonier Advanced Materials Foundation [...]
Legal briefs: updates on CSX, sidewalks, and “sinkhole”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 8, 2015 8:25 a.m. [...]
Friends of the Library celebrate 30th anniversary
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Photos courtesy of Suanne Z. Thamm May 7, 2015 10:51 [...]
City of Fernandina Beach proclamations: May 5, 2015
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 7, 2015 3:05 p.m. [...]
South Fletcher Avenue fire under investigation
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 7, 2015 1:36 p.m. An early morning fire Wednesday [...]
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Mission Breaks Ground for New Church
Kathleen Bagg Director of Communications Diocese of St. Augustine May 7, 2015 9:45 a.m. Bishop [...]
Should Fernandina Beach consider a volunteer fire department?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2015 8:04 p.m. Fernandina [...]
FBCC discusses issues with city manager’s performance
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2015 3:19 p.m. Following [...]
News4Jax reports serial stowaway arrested in Chicago
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 6, 2015 11:24 a.m. According to News4Jax, Marilyn Hartman [...]
Walmart bandit released from hospital
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 5, 2015 5:27 p.m. “Randy Lingelbach, has been released [...]
Principal and Faculty Awards presented to Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2015
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger May 5, 2015 10:33 a.m. Principal’s Awards
Beach Diner Opening . . .
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter May 4, 2015 5:47 p.m. The parking lot was [...]
Friends of the Library to celebrate 30th anniversary and dedicate Community Room on May 7
Submitted by Wilma Allen May 4, 2015 5:25 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] or call 321-6529 [...]
Ed’s Comfort Solutions, Inc. receives Top 10 Dealer Award from Trane
News Release Submittted by Trane Residential Solutions North Florida DSO May 4, 2015 5:00 p.m.
Shrimp Festival Blessing of the Fleet
Photos courtesy of Michael Spicer www.michaelspicer.net May 4, 2015 1:35 p.m. Editor’s Note: Father Jose [...]
Council on Aging to host caregiver support group May 5
Public Service Announcement Nassau Council on Aging Jeffrey B.McDowell Communications & Marketing May 3, 2015 [...]
Runners shine despite rain
Submitted by Marianna McIntyre, Development Director Micah’s Place May 3, 2015 4:00 p.m. Despite sporadic [...]
Shrimp Festival Parade – Another glimpse
Photos courtesy of Dotty Heritage May 3, 2015 1:00 p.m.
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Allison Cook May 3, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Allison recently moved to [...]
Shrimp Festival Parade – A photo journal
Photos Courtesy of Michael Spicer May 2, 2015 8:00 a.m. www.michaelspicer.net Michael Spicer has degrees [...]
Fernandina Beach Police Department releases pursuit video
Press Release Fernandina Beach Police Department James T. Hurley, Chief May 1, 2015 7:08 p.m. [...]
Highly decorated police veteran involved in shooting
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release James T. Hurley, Chief April 30, 2015 4:41 p.m. [...]
Nassau’s health safety net is strong, but challenges remain
Submitted by Anne H. Oman Reporter-at-Large April 30, 2015, 9:54 a.m. [...]
Florida schools to open after August 10 – Nassau County School Board requests your input
Sharyl W. Wood Executive Director of Administrative Services Nassau County School Board April 30, 2015 [...]
The new geography of investing – European Business Club
European Business Club Press Release Submitted by Marc Williams April 29, 2015 3:51 p.m. Invitation [...]
Fernandina Beach firemen respond to car fire
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger April 29, 2015 12:45 p.m. Traffic slowed on Centre Street [...]
Fernandina Beach Airport Planning Team Sees Progress at Latest Meeting
Media Release submitted by Zach Nelson, Passero Associates April 29, 2015 6:11 a.m. The [...]
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office concludes ‘Operation Dry Spring 2015’
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press Release (904) 225-0331 April 29, 2015 1:00 a.m. The Nassau [...]
City of Fernandina Police release video showing Walmart theft
Submitted by Fernandina Beach Police Department James T. Hurley, Chief April 28, 2015 6:35 p.m.
Walmart Robbery Suspect a Violent Career Criminal
Fernandina Beach Police Department Media Release April 28, 2015 The man police say brazenly [...]
News Wrecker Parody newspaper pokes fun at Amelia’s sacred cows
Submitted by Dave Scott [email protected] April 28, 2015 11:00 a.m. Tree huggers gone wild, wave-top [...]
New Foundation Launched to Benefit Amelia Island Plantation Environment, Residents and Visitors
Media Release Contact Amelia A. Hart (904) 491-9850 [email protected] April 28, 2015 10:00 a.m. April [...]
Suspect charged with attempted murder
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by Mark Foxworth, Deputy Chief April 27, 2015 [...]
Robbery suspect shot by police after pursuit
Fernandina Beach Police Depart Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief April 27, 2015 [...]
Rosa Adams named Grand Marshall of 2015 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Submitted by Judi Mackie April 27, 2015 7:55 a.m. In November, 1963, a well-educated woman [...]
Nassau County Letter Carriers and Barnabas Partner For The Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive
Submitted by Mary Pitcher Community Relations Barnabas Nassau April 27, 2015 1:00 a.m. On Saturday, [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Lea Gallardo www.leagallardo.com April 26, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note:
Fernandina mourns the passing of Jonathan Hill – ‘The Pride of Stetson’
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger April 25, 2015 4:00 p.m. Former graduates of Fernandina [...]
Part 2 Fernandina Beach City Commission Meeting – Fire Dept, Musicians’ permits, wayside horns, citizenship?
Submitted by Eric Bartelt April 24, 2015 2:45 p.m. Following four lengthy presentations made to [...]
Fernandina Beach Commission Meeting – Trolley, Performing Arts Tent, Economic Development
Submitted by Eric Bartelt April 23, 2015 4:50 p.m. A Proclamation and Four Presentations The [...]
Fairbanks House teams with Tesla Motors
Submitted by Fairbanks House Theresa Hamilton, Owner/ Innkeeper [email protected] April 23, 2015 9:22 p.m. Tesla [...]
Nassau Transit: Taking people where they need to go
Submitted by Anne H. Oman Reporter-at-Large April 23, 2015 7:49 a.m. It’s 8AM, and phones [...]
Suspect charged with burglary to local bank
Fernandina Beach Police Dept Submitted by Mark Foxworth, Deputy Chief Telephone 904-310-3202 April 22, 2015 [...]
Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputies arrest burglary suspect
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Press release Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff April 22, 2015 1:44 [...]
Volunteer recognition luncheon to be held at Nassau County Council on Aging
Media Release Submitted by Jeffrey B.McDowell Communications & Marketing Nassau County Council on Aging April [...]
Now open – The new Fernandina Beach Library – Part I
Submitted by Wilma Allen Friends of the Library Communications Chair April 20, 2015 5:14 a.m. [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Priscilla Footlik Editor’s Note: Priscilla has lived on Amelia Island since 2007. Prior [...]
Density and zoning and parking … Oh my!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 17, 2015 12:07 p.m. [...]
Monte Carlo Night supports Neurofibromatosis
Submitted by Betsie Huben April 17, 2015 4:15 p.m. I know a fighter. Her name [...]
Donna Martin appointed to direct FSCJ Nassau Center
FSCJ Media Release April 17, 2015 9:00 a.m. Florida State College at Jacksonville has announced [...]
Fundraising for Alzheimer’s research
Submitted by Dane Carmichael April 17, 2015 8:58 a.m. Mark your calendars for two upcoming [...]
Rep. Adkins listens to port concerns from local citizens
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 16, 2015 6:08 p.m. While [...]
Fernandina library branch to open Monday
Submitted by Wilma Allen Friends of the Library April 16, 2015 1:00 p.m. Stop by [...]