Category Archives: Press Release
Whigham Sentenced for Second-Degree Murder
Fernandina Beach Police Department Jeffrey Tambasco, Deputy Chief Press Release January 23, 2023 Today, Shawn [...]
Jan
FSCJ Cancelling All Classes, All Campuses
Florida State College Jacksonville, will cancel classes ahead of Ian’s Arrival Based on recent information [...]
Sep
Popular Author at Book Fair Luncheon
Kristin Harmel Comes to Amelia Island The Amelia Island Book Festival luncheon, 11 a.m. Oct. [...]
Sep
Voting Q&A from Florida Division of Elections
Information last updated: May 25, 2022 When do polls open on election day? Polls on [...]
Sep
Ideas for People With Poor Vision
Nassau County Council on Aging’s (NCCOA’s) next meeting of the Low Vision Support Group is [...]
Learn About Cochlear Implants
Nassau County Council on Aging’s (NCCOA’s) next meeting of the Hearing Loss Support Group is [...]
Sep
A Fun-Raiser for Kenya
Kenya Partners, a nonprofit operating in Kenya since 2006, invites you to join us at [...]
Local Insurance Business Bought by Integrity Marketing
Integrity Marketing Group, a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth [...]
Barnabas Receives Support for Dental Program
Barnabas Center Press Release Submitted by Nicola Barnack Director of Development August 31, 2022 [...]
Aug
Traders Hill Farm Partners with Barnabas Center to Deliver Healthy Foods Across Nassau County
Barnabas Center Press Release Submitted by Nicola Barnack Director of Development August 24, 2022 Barnabas [...]
Aug
Dr. Taylor Clem to Speak at The Bartram Garden Club Open House
The Bartram Garden Club, Inc. Submitted by Linda Broadrick Secretary and Publicity Chairman August 23, [...]
Aug
FWC approves new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds
FWC Press Release July 14, 2022 At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and [...]
Jul
FTC Details Its Enforcement Actions to Crack Down on Fraud Against the Military Community in Testimony Before House Oversight Subcommittee
FTC Press Release July 14, 2022 The Federal Trade Commission testified before the House Committee [...]
Jul
Weekly Comments from Dale Martin: Status Report on the Seawall
Submitted by Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager July 15, 2022 As I work with [...]
Jul
FWC approves changes for redfish in state waters following final rule hearing
At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved new management [...]
Jul
McMonagle announces candidacy for Fernandina Beach City Commission Seat 5
Staci McMonagle, Candidate Fernandina Beach City Commission Seat 5 July 13, 2022 Staci McMonagle, a [...]
Jul
Nassau County, Florida, Hosting Open Houses to Gather Community Input
Public encouraged to attend one of the Beach Park Harmonization project presentations AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. [...]
Jul
#BeKindAmelia Traveling Mural Now on Display
Press Release July 8, 2022 Summer Art Project Encourages Kindness While Exploring Amelia Island, Florida [...]
Jul
Blueline tilefish recreational season closes July 26 in Atlantic state waters
July 9, 2022 Blueline tilefish closes for recreational harvest in Atlantic state waters (including all [...]
Jul
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Nassau Class 21 Graduation
Nassau County, FL (July 7, 2022) The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is proud to [...]
Jul
“Last of the Right Whales” to be shown July 16
PRESS RELEASE By Richard Timm July 7, 2022 Amelia Island’s premier of the documentary [...]
Jul
City of Fernandina Beach Qualifying Period for 2022 Commission Election: July 11-15
Fernandina Beach City Clerk Caroline Best reminds City residents that the Qualifying Period for [...]
Jul
Did you pay a scammer through Western Union? Check the new deadline for refunds
July 10, 2022 Refunds are still available to people who were tricked into wiring money [...]
Jul
Baptist Health is nationally recognized for providing high-quality stroke care
The health system’s four adult hospitals have received the American Heart Association Get With The [...]
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Patronis urges: Have a safe 4th of July!
from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Press Release July 1, 2022 This Fourth of July weekend [...]
Jul
Oh Snap! Fishing Announces 2022 Red Snapper Fishing Tournament, July 8-9
Jacksonville, Fla. –– June 30, 2022 –– Oh Snap! Fishing today announced its second annual [...]
Jul
Be a hero for beach-nesting birds this holiday weekend
This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable [...]
Jul
FWC reveals TrophyCatch pink tag hint maps
As TrophyCatch heads into the last months of Season 10 and the 10-Tag Celebration, eight [...]
Jul
Renovations at Fernandina Beach Library Branch
6/30/22 @ 9:45 a.m.- Please be advised that the Fernandina Beach Library Branch will be [...]
Jun
Nassau County Receives 2022 Sustainabiity Award for SR 200 Corridor Master Plan
Press Release Sabrina Robertson June 27, 2022 Nassau County, Florida, June 24, 2022 – [...]
Jun
Weekly Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Report: Week ending June 20, 2022
June 26, 2022 [...]
Jun
North Florida Land Trust is applying for renewal of its accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission
The public comment period is open through Sept. 3, 2022 Jacksonville, Fla., June 22, 2022 [...]
Jun
When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference
FWC Press Release June 23, 2022 If you’re fishing for reef fish this season, be [...]
Board to Designate $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Town of Callahan to Expand Water & Sewer Services for Economic Development and Job Growth in Nassau County
Nassau County Press Release Sabrina Robertson June 23, 2022 Nassau County, Florida, June 23, 2022 [...]
Jun
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2022 Florida Python Challenge®
FWC Press Release June 17, 2022 MIAMI — Governor Ron DeSantis announced that registration [...]
Jun
Wolfson Children’s Hospital ranks among best in the country for Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery
Press Release U.S. News & World Report releases annual rankings of Best Children’s Hospitals, [...]
Jun
Duval County & Regional Leaders Stand with Aaron Bean
Press Release June 17, 2022 Fernandina Beach, Fla. – Republican candidate for Congressional District 4 Aaron Bean has [...]
Jun
Weekly Comments from City Manager Dale Martin: 13 ways to kill your community
By Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager June 16, 2022 At the annual Florida [...]
Jun
Help nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests
FWC Press Release June 15, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds [...]
Jun
State Legislature approves funding for the Amelia Island Trail
Nassau County Press Release Nassau County, Florida, June 15, 2022 – Nassau County, in [...]
Jun
Another area code coming to Northeast Florida
June 10, 2022 The Florida Public Service Commission recently announced that due to significant population [...]
Jun
Scammers pretend to be U.S. Customs and Border Protection
FTC Consumer Alert By Kira Krown June 4, 2022 Has the U.S. Border Patrol called [...]
Jun
North Florida Land Trust has facilitated the potential expansion of the Egans Creek Greenway
NFLT press Release May 26, 2022 The City of Fernandina Beach has approved the NFLT [...]
Jun
Governor Ron DeSantis continues support for conservation, FWC and Florida’s law enforcement officers
Press Release June 5, 2022 Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Freedom [...]
Jun
FTC says credit repair company sold sham services and a pyramid scheme
FTC Consumer Alert By Seena Gresson June 5, 2022 If your credit score is low, [...]
Jun
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the St. John’s River Water Management District
Press Release Office of the Governor June 5, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Friday, Governor Ron [...]
Jun
Fish license-free in Florida two weekends in June
FWC Press Release June 1, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) [...]
Jun
Celebrate Pride, Fight Fraud
FTC Consumer Alert By Sam Levine, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection June 1, 2022 Fraud [...]
Jun
Opinion: To stabilize property insurance, focus on resilience
By Rob Bradley Jacksonville Today May 30, 2022 There is a reason why very few [...]
May
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Scammers are offering student loan (un)forgiveness
FTC Consumer Alert May 27, 2022 The U.S. Department of Education recently announced another extension [...]
May
Twitter and your privacy
FTC Consumer Alert May 28, 2022 Twitter introduced the world to the concept of communicating [...]
May
Florida Friendly Angler course is now live!
FWC Press Release May 28, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), [...]
May
Atlantic snook to close in state and federal waters
FWC Press Release May 23, 2022 The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state [...]
May
Applying for jobs? Be on the lookout for scams
May 23, 2022 You might have just graduated from college, but there’s still more to [...]
May
Hang up on imposter scams
FTC Consumer Alert May 23, 2022 When people encounter scams or bad business practices, [...]
May
Is your kid using education technology? Read on
FTC Consumer Alert May 22, 2022 Whether in class or at home, kids are probably [...]
May
Drug treatment referral service took advantage of addictions to make a quick buck
FTC Consumer Advice May 22, 2022 If you or someone you know needs help [...]
May
FWC reminds boaters to boat safely during National Safe Boating Week
Press Release May 20, 2022 Florida leads the nation with over 1 million registered [...]
May
FWC announces 2022 Lionfish Challenge
FWC Press Release May 21, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is [...]
May
Toptracer leagues form at Fernandina Beach Golf Course
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release May 17, 2022 Thursday night’s inaugural Toptracer league [...]
May
Fernandina Beach Street Resurfacing Schedule
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release May 18, 2022 The street resurfacing project is [...]
May
FWC seeks public input on shorebird conservation
May 18, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking input on [...]
May
FWC announces winners of Florida State Fish Art Contest
May 10, 2022 (Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) For [...]
May
FWC approves changes to statewide alligator hunt
Press Release May 7, 2022 Plus, May is the start of the application process for [...]
May
Business of golf – Funding is key to improving the golf course
By Alan Prescott May 4, 2022 For over a year now, I have been writing [...]
May
FSCJ Professor Dr. Lourdes Norman-McKay Selected for U.S. Jefferson Science Fellows Program
Press Release April 28, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Professor [...]
Apr
History Museum will close for Shrimp Fest this weekend
April 25, 2022 Amelia Island Museum of History Press Release [...]
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