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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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. …

The city's Planning Advisory Board (PAB) Wednesday will consider the development of eight townhouses on property at South 13 Street near Lime Street. The applicant, Gillette and Associates Inc, …

I recently started watching the TV series “The Bear”on Hulu. You have to put up with a lot of yelling and cursing (I mean A LOT) to get into the story and learn about the ensemble cast. …

Articles, memes and posts are circulating about what our country’s founders did or didn’t intend to include in the formation of our nation’s founding documents. It makes me wish I had paid better attention in civics class!

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 ...

Applications are open for the NassauDems 2024 Fellowship Program. This free fellowship helps individuals build community relationships, develop organizational skills, and explore leadership potential

If you have been inside a Protestant church, you know the second most important part of the building after the sanctuary is the social or fellowship hall. That is THE place for coffee, donuts, …

The largest petanque club in the United States is suddenly looking for a new home in Fernandina Beach. Next week, the Amelia Island Boules Club and its 153 members will be kicked out of its …

A group of Fernandina Beach residents, city and county officials, and nonprofit organizations have joined forces to protect people at risk for heat-related illness this summer. The local Extreme Heat …

I am not an early riser, but I am glad for those who are. I admire those who are not only up but OUT, enjoying sunrises over the ocean and general natural splendor. One of the people I am grateful …

Last year, a Tampa Bay woman suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck in the back of the head by a firework. In Fort Lauderdale, a teenager lost parts of several fingers while handling a …

Amelia Island is blessed with many volunteer groups protecting its heritage trees and beaches and ensuring turtles are kept in the dark. In addition to the environment, citizens are …

On Tuesday, residents of the Highland Dunes Homeowners Association, a subdivision of 40 homes, gathered at the entrance at Stanley Street and Highland Dunes Way to observe the planting of a flag …

The Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County has a mobile RV that offers showers, laundry, a restroom, food and drinks and other resources. Here is the RV’s June schedule: Yulee Baptist, 463056 …

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 …

Storm season is underway, and now hundreds of the most vulnerable in our community are …