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 [...]