Category Archives: Press Release
Governor DeSantis’ Florida Freedom First Budget Invests a Historic $10.4B in Transportation Infrastructure
Press Release December 14, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his Freedom [...]
Dec
American Heart Association Pitch – Blood Pressure Worsens from Covid-19 Pandemic, new study shows largest increase
Media Release December 11. 2021 Blood Pressure control has worsened from the [...]
Dec
FTC Data Show Major Increase in Gift Cards As Scam Payment Method
Federal Trade Commission Press Release December 11, 2021 FTC Data Show Major Increase in Gift [...]
Dec
Completion of FY 20/21 Level & Overlay Projects and Roads to be Completed in FY 21/22
Press Release Sabrina Robertson Nassau County Public Information Officer Nassau County, Florida, December 9, 2021 [...]
Dec
Oasis/Fernandina Harbor Marina report for week ending November 28, 2021
December 9, 2021 [...]
Dec
October 2021 BOCC Nassau newsletter available
Office of the Nassau County Manager December 6, 2021 Attached is the October 2021 edition [...]
Dec
Free December Support & Educational Sessions Presented by Community Hospice & Palliative Care
Media Release November 30, 2021 December 8 @ 6 – 7 p.m. – Hope [...]
Dec
When scam calls target your client or loved one
December 1, 2021 by Amy Hebert Consumer Education Specialist Calls from scammers are annoying and [...]
Dec
Amelia Island CVB Completes Distribution of Amelia Island Foundation Funds
Media Release November 30. 2021 Take Stock in Children, Nassau County Ocean Rescue Final [...]
Nov
BearWise® Communities Making a Difference Across the Southeast
November 29, 2021 Reducing human-bear conflicts one community at a time RALEIGH, NC (November 29, [...]
Nov
Nassau County Road & Lane Closures November 27-December 3, 2021
I-95 at Tide Creek Daytime lane closures weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. [...]
Nov
Atlantic Hair Studio holds grand opening
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Media Release November 18, 2021 The Nassau County Chamber of [...]
Nov
Incumbent Mike Lednovich Files for 2022 Fernandina Beach City Commission Election
Candidate Press Release November 16, 2021 Mayor Mike Lednovich today filed for re-election to the [...]
Nov
Looking for alternatives for your holiday shopping?
November 12, 2021 by Amy Hebert Consumer Education Specialist, FTC You’ve probably heard: this holiday [...]
Nov
Nassau County weather related update
November 7, 2021 Yesterday afternoon Nassau County advised driving on County beaches (Peters Point south [...]
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
Communities thrive when we work together
November 2, 2021 by Ami Dziekan Division of Consumer Response and Operations Every day dedicated [...]
Nov
November History Museum programs
“The History of Paper Making on Amelia Island” with Eric Schmidt Brown Bag Lunch Presentation [...]
Nov
FDOT Highlights Continued Infrastructure Improvements
Media Release November 1, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) [...]
Nov
Nasal spray’s unsupported COVID-19 treatment claims are not up to snuff
October 31, 2021 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Many [...]
Oct
Nassau County Road and Lane Closures October 30-November 5, 2021
I-95 at Tide Creek Daytime lane closures weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and [...]
Oct
FDOT, Partners Celebrate Sixth Annual Mobility Week
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – From Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) [...]
Oct
Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Opening of the Crawford Road Extension Nassau County,
Florida, October 27, 2021 – The Board of County Commissioners will host a Ribbon Cutting [...]
Oct
Legislative Delegation to Meet on November 10th
from the County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager October 28, 2021 10/28/21 @ [...]
Oct
Friday, October 29th is World Stroke Day
JACKSONVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 29, 2021 – Friday, October 29th is World Stroke Day. The [...]
Oct
Catch a Florida Memory celebrates 5-year “catch-iversary” with program milestone
Media Release October 26, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) [...]
Oct
Fernandina Harbor Weekly Navigation Report: week ending October 17, 2021
October 25, 2021 [...]
Oct
North Florida Land Trust to receive an anonymous donation to Save Little NaNa Dune
October 18, 2021 MEDIA RELEASE North Florida Land Trust The donor has committed $500,000 to [...]
Oct
FTC Puts Hundreds of Businesses on Notice about Fake Reviews and Other Misleading Endorsements
Federal Trade Commission Media Release October 18, 2021 Notice of Penalty Offenses can trigger [...]
Oct
FWC certifies new state record butterfly peacock bass
Media Release October 17, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) fisheries biologists [...]
Oct
Hapag Lloyd Reroutes European Container Service To JAXPORT
FDOT Media Release October 16, 2021 Hapag Lloyd has temporarily rerouted a European-U.S. container service [...]
Oct
North Florida Land Trust Names New Director of Conservation Acquisitions
Media Release October 16, 2021 Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 14, 2021 – North Florida Land Trust [...]
Oct
Share your input on largemouth bass aquaculture for food
Media Release October 16, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants your [...]
Oct
FSCJ’s DramaWorks to Present Updated Version of the Classic Story of the Italian Folktale “Pinocchio”
FSCJ Media Release October 12, 2021 Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) DramaWorks will present [...]
Oct
FWC approves a draft proposal for limited, highly regulated harvest of goliath grouper
Media Release October 13, 2021 At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation [...]
Oct
For-profit colleges on notice
October 12, 2021 by Carol Kando-Pineda Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC For-profit colleges [...]
Oct
FWC approves new regulations for spot and Atlantic croaker on Atlantic coast
Media Release October 10, 2021 At its October meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation [...]
Oct
Florida Department of Transportation Is One of Just Seven Winners Of 2021 National Roadway Safety Award
Media Release October 9, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) [...]
Oct
Florida’s Answer to the Global Supply Chain Crisis
Press Release October 8, 2921 SAVE TIME & MONEY BY CALLING ON FLORIDA SEAPORTS [...]
Oct
FSCJ to Host Virtual Town Hall, “College and COVID-19: Teaching and Learning in the New Normal”
FSCJ Media Release October 8, 2021 WHAT: Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) Center for [...]
Oct
Vy Star Credit Union Celebrates Larry Myers for 40 Years of Service
VyStar Press Release October 8, 2021 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina Observer congratulates Larry Myers for [...]
Oct
Flagler College Receives a $600,000 Grant for Their Guana Peninsula Project
Flagler College/FPAN Press release October 4, 2021 The NOAA’s National Estuarine Research Reserve System [...]
Oct
Share your input on the future management of redfish
Media Release October 12, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants your [...]
Oct
Courtyard/SpringHill Suites in Fernandina Beach – A staycation or a relaxing meal by the pool . . .
Press Release August 27, 2021 As many residents are looking towards Labor Day and searching [...]
Aug
Amelia Island Jazz Festival to celebrate 18th year this October
Guitarist John Pizzarelli and Saxophonist/Clarinetist Ken Peplowski, two legendary and critically acclaimed jazz musicians, will [...]
Aug
FDOH-Nassau COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Schedule for August
August 3, 2021 The Florida Department of Health-Nassau is the lead agency in COVID-19 matters [...]
Aug
Hello, summer. Goodbye, scammers.
June 27, 2021 by Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Summer is right around the corner. [...]
Jun
The Emerald Trail is one step closer to reality
MEDIA RELEASE North Florida Land Trust Jacksonville, Fla., June 23, 2021 – The first [...]
Jun
Keep Nassau Beautiful is a Keep Florida Beautiful Award Recipient
MEDIA RELEASE Lynda Bell, Executive Director Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc. 904-261-0165 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, [...]
Jun
🍻ESPAÑA @ MOCAMA🍻 on June 28th
Media Release Mocama June 19, 2021 We are excited to announce a partnership event with [...]
Jun
Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans Saturday, June 19, 2021
Media Release June 19, 2021 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Join Cross the Line [...]
Jun
Your guide to protecting your privacy online
June 12, 2021 by Maneesha Mithal Associate Director, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, FTC [...]
Jun
More money is coming to families…and scammers are ready
June 9, 2021 by Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC As part of the American [...]
Jun
Amelia Island Foundation Check Presentation to 8 Flags Playscapes
Amelia Island Foundation Press Release June 5, 2021 The Amelia Island [...]
Jun
Up for some wild hog hunting this summer?
Media Release June 4, 2021 Now is also a great time to visit an [...]
Jun
FWC is helping pet owners tag their tegus, green iguanas to prepare for new rules
Media Release June 4, 2021 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding Tag [...]
Jun
Marlin & Barrel Distillery holds grand reopening in new location on 8th Street
Nassau Chamber of Commerce Press Release March 26, 2021 [...]
Mar
First large scale Nassau County COVID-19 vaccination event held in Yulee
Nassau County Insider January 11, 2021 Nassau County Emergency Management and the Nassau County Department [...]
Jan
1000 Friends of Florida statement on Florida taking control of issuing 404 dredge and fill permits
1000 Friends of Florida Press Release December 23, 2020 On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection [...]
Dec
8 Flags Playscapes helps fund accessible and environmentally sensitive nature trail
8 Flags Playscapes Press Release December 21, 2020 8 Flags Playscapes is pleased [...]
Dec
Applications available for FWC’s 2020-21 High School Fishing Program
FWC News Release December 12, 2020 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) 2020-21 [...]
Dec
Call For Photographs – 2020 – A Look Back – Capturing the Year in a Collection of Photos
News Release Submitted by Dickie Anderson December 10, 2020 Amelia Island, Fla. (December 9, 2020) [...]
Dec
Public Service Announcement related to littering of “Personal Protective Equipment”
A Keep Nassau Beautiful Video Shared by Nassau County Insider December 10, 2020 Keep Nassau [...]
Dec
Former Jacksonville University pitcher writes children’s book
Author Matthew Dobbins Matt Dobbins [email protected] Press Release December 9, 2020 In 2006, Matthew Dobbins [...]
Dec
Barnabas thanks community for success of “Empty Bowls Drive-Through Fundraising Event”
Barnabas Center Nassau Press Release Alexandra Winsor, Communications Manager Email: [email protected] www.BarnabasNassau.org December 6, 2020 [...]
Dec
Nassau County Department of Health Partners With State COVID Call Center to Assist in COVID-19 Response
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 3, 2020 Contact: Amber Teeters [email protected] BEACH — The Florida Department [...]
Dec
Pull Up a Chair at Amelia Island’s Inaugural “Dickens Dining Week” December 4-13, 2020
AMELIA ISLAND, Florida (Dec. 2, 2020) – Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island is in the business [...]
Dec