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Divided Commission Hires Campbell as City Manager
A fractured Fernandina Beach city commission voted 3-2 Thursday to hire Orange Park Town Manager Sarah Campbell as city manager. Campbell's hiring brings more controversy to the community …
4 days ago
Is bioethanol a done deal? It may be if the Bean-favored candidate becomes city manager – a commentary
It's not rocket science. Mayor Badley Bean has said RYAM building a bioethanol plant in the city is "a no-brainer."
5 days ago
RYAM moving forward on bioethanol as residents lambast mayor's endorsement
Just minutes after a succession of speakers rebuked Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean for his support of bioethanol, a Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) manager said Tuesday the company is …
5 days ago
City attorney emails doom commission bioethanol talks
Fernandina Beach City Attorney Tammi Bach's emails to city commissioners telling them not to talk about Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) plans to build a bioethanol production plant has resulted in …
Tuesday, September 3
Commentary - Fearmongering is the foundation of Bean's election campaign
As the Fernandina Beach city commission election approaches, Mayor Bradley Bean's rhetoric has taken a troubling turn. While it is typical for election campaigns to highlight …
Monday, September 2
Can We Learn Discretion From a Bob’s Barricade? Give it a Try!
If you have traveled around Florida, and especially if you have traveled State Road 200/A1A, you know what these are: Bob’s Barricades! These highway icons come in all shapes and sizes. They …
Sunday, September 1
City news
Chamber City Commission Candidate forum: Bean and Tuten
The Nassau Chamber of Commerce conducted a City Commission Candidate Forum for Seat 1 between Bradley Bean and Joyce Tuten.
The video link of the forum is:
Bean Tuten Forum
Friday, August 30
Mayor Bean supports bioethanol plant during candidate forum
Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean said today Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) bioethanol production plant would be significant environmental "win" for the city.
Speaking at the Nassau …
Friday, August 30
Chamber City Commission forum: Poynter and Kelly
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is conducting a series of city commission candidate forums. This is the video link to Tuesday's forum for Seat 3 Tim Poynter and Christy Kelly .
Thursday, August 29
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County News
An update on Citizens v. Riverstone & Nassau County
This litigation, like most, has gone through a period where there has been little to report. Nevertheless, we would like to bring you up to speed on where we are.
Tuesday, September 3
Nassau County Complete Election Results
Registered Voters: 75,406
Ballots cast: 20,566
Voter turnout: 27.27%
Participating Precincts Reporting: 18 / 18
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Tuesday, August 20
Shadow Woods Prevails with Canopy Designation
The Nassau County Commission by a 5-0 vote Monday designated Shadow Woods Lane as a county Canopy/Scenic Road, reversing a decision last week by the county Planning and Zoning Board. The unpaved, …
Tuesday, July 23
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Most read stories
The Ancient Sturgeon Still Spawns in Our St. Marys River
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
City attorney emails doom commission bioethanol talks
Tuesday, September 3
An update on Citizens v. Riverstone & Nassau County
Tuesday, September 3
Obituaries
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Mirfield, a beloved great-grandfather, grandfather, father, and husband, who left us on July 2, 2024. Kenneth's life was …
Saturday, July 6
David L. Williams walked into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 19th, 2024. He was 78 years old. He leaves behind Sherry, his wife of 49 years, his son Jeff, his daughter …
Friday, June 28
Edward Lewis Lormand, a charter member of the Amelia Island Sailing Club and longtime Fernandina Men’s Golf Association member, died on Saturday, June 22, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. He was …
Friday, June 28
Dining
Amelia Island’s Dining Month Makes a Splash – Starting With The Tavern
Amelia Island’s Dining Month is officially upon us. And I couldn’t be more excited. With over 20 restaurants taking part in the event, and each one offering its own unique multi-course …
Yesterday at 4:18 PM
Ellianos Promises Italian Quality but Leaves Much to Be Desired
It’s never been easier to grab a cup of coffee. Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, 7 Brew, Holy Grounds, Kismet Coffee, Amelia Island Coffee, Southern Blend–I could keep going. Seeing another …
Saturday, August 24
The Delightful Journey of Vintage Donuts: A Conversation with Charity
Vintage Donuts is rapidly approaching its first anniversary. Charity Stiers, one of the acting managers, was kind enough to sit down with me and share her journey with the shop. Charity’s …
Saturday, August 10
Health
Experts Debate the Best Use of Coronary Artery Calcium Testing
Screening tests that look for evidence of possible disease are sometimes controversial. Experts often disagree about who, when and why screening tests should be administered. The value of Coronary …
Tuesday, August 27
Pickleball, the Easier Game – And an Easy Way to Get Hurt, Too
Like many Americans, Debra King, 64, discovered the joys of pickleball after retiring. King, however, is also part of the growing number of pickleball players who have experienced the downside of the …
Tuesday, August 20
Exercise Groups, Sports Teams, YMCA Officials, Deal with Extreme Heat
From weekend warriors to high school athletes, this summer’s long heatwave has triggered concerns about how to participate in outdoor activities and stay safe. Prolonged heat waves have gripped the United States this summer ...
Monday, July 22
Baptist Nassau Offers Robot-Assisted Surgery
Baptist Nassau Hospital in Fernandina Beach has obtained a da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System and is now offering a range of procedures, including many gynecological surgeries, with the technology. …
Tuesday, July 16
Community
Trust is the Secret Sauce of All Relationships
In 1986, the popular singer-songwriter Billy Joel released his album’s title song, “A Matter of Trust," as a single. It was an instant hit. Listeners related …
Today
Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors to Dive into Fernandina Beach's Whaling History
The Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors join the city of Fernandina Beach in celebrating its 200-year anniversary. And, you are invited to participate in the celebration by joining the whale ambassadors …
Saturday, August 31
With a newly renamed skatepark and homecoming parade, the name ‘Poe Pinson’ is one that will go down in Fernandina’s rich history. The 19-year-old finished in fifth place in women’s street skateboarding and described the experience at the Olympics in Paris as unforgettable.
Saturday, August 17
With Olympian Poe Pinson in attendance, the city's Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) enthusiastically endorsed plans to build a new $1.2 million skate park at Main Beach.
Last week, the …
Wednesday, August 14
A comfortably full crowd gathered in the Peck Center auditorium to listen, talk and learn together about the issues involving the connection between church and state on Wednesday evening August 7. …
Sunday, August 11
Churches & Charities
Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) has received a gift of $4.9 million from Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation to support, enhance and create …
Thursday, June 13
If you're curious about the increase in the number of unhoused people in our county and what is being done, learn more about what the nonprofit Coalition for the Homeless is doing. An open community …
Tuesday, February 6
The Ancient Sturgeon Still Spawns in Our St. Marys River
Millions of years before birds flew and dinosaurs thundered across the earth, the long-lived sturgeon swam in the seas. Sturgeon can be found all over the globe and historically provided sustenance …
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
Lavender
I had never given lavender much thought before a recent visit to the lavender-growing area of the Pacific Northwest. I was on a solo road trip around the Olympic Peninsula with time between my …
3 days ago
Hot Day Drive
On days when it is too hot for us old folks to do much outside, we still reject being trapped in our air-conditioned home. Instead, we would rather be enclosed in our air-conditioned car, seeing the …
Friday, August 30
Frogs and Toadstools
A few weeks ago Tropical Storm Debby skirted us and we were spared the high winds and storm surges that were predicted when the storm headed north of us. But that’s not to say it didn’t influence the nature around us …
Friday, August 23
Special Features
A Message in a Bottle Leads to Stories From Everywhere
Recently, my friend Cathy showed me a plastic Coke bottle she found on the beach. Inside the bottle was a neatly folded letter. The cap was tight, and no water had penetrated the bottle. The message …
Wednesday, August 21
Business
Start-Ups Grads Venture Forth
The latest graduates of the $1,000 Start-Ups program have completed a 9-month program on entrepreneurship, financial management and life skills.
This fairly new program has now graduated 43. The …
Tuesday, February 6
Panama Woes Becoming Fernandina Woes
The Panama Canal By Mike Lednovich A year-long drought is limiting the number of ships able to pass through the Panama Canal and thus is reducing the number of ships coming into the Port of …
Monday, January 29
Rayonier Exec Gets High Honor
The Florida Council of 100 has announced that veteran real estate executive Chris Corr is the recipient of the Council’s 2023 Governor’s Business Leader Award. The award recognizes long-term …
Friday, November 17, 2023
5-Day Forecast
Monday
Chance T-storms then Showers
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Tuesday
Showers Likely and Breezy
High: 82°F
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Wednesday
Breezy. Showers Likely then T-storms Likely
High: 81°F
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Thursday
Showers Likely and Breezy
High: 81°F
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Friday
Showers Likely
High: 83°F
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