One Man, Two Guvnors continues at Amelia Community Theater

By Linda McClane The laugh-filled farce, One Man, Two Guvnors, is on the main stage [...]

Scams are in session for back-to-school shopping

By Andrew Rayo Federal Trade Commission Back-to-school season can be stressful for many kids and [...]

Slave Trade Memorial Ceremony

The Amelia Island Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project Committee will hold a ceremony [...]

Music Training Opportunity for Children

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is offering at no cost to children ages 6 to 12 [...]

Commentary: Better Ways to Pay for City’s Needs

By Faith Ross The new buzzword from candidates running for local, public office seems to [...]

Alligator Creek Water Warning

St. Marys Riverkeeper (Riverkeeper) advises Nassau County residents to avoid swimming or fishing on Alligator [...]

Pat’s Wild Ways: Herbs, Weeds and Pho

By Pat Foster-Turley August 11, 2022 I have been a Florida gardener for decades but [...]

Amelia Island Makes “World’s Best” List for Fourth Consecutive Year

Amelia Island has been voted No. 10 among the “Best Islands in the Continental United [...]

City Manager’s Weekly Comments – City Streets

By Dale Martin   As the 2022-2023 budget process continues, a topic of significant discussion [...]

Ross Cleared of Ethics Complaint by Ragucci

Last Aug 31, Christopher Ragucci – then the president of the Port of Fernandina’s operator, [...]

‘Chicago’ at AMP

Come experience the razzle dazzle of “Chicago” – starring the AMP Teens! You’ll see why [...]

Cars & Cannons Vintage Car Show at Fort Clinch

  Cars and Cannons is a unique, once-a-year, opportunity to see more than sixty vintage [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Darryl Stair July 30. 2022 Editor’s Note: Darryl Stair is a semi-pro photographer from [...]

Florida Department of Health – COVID-19 Situation Report – Week Ending July 28, 2022

Florida Department of Health July 30, 2022              

City’s Water Tower Takes on New Look

City of Fernandina Beach July 28, 2022

Flat City Tax Rate, More Revenue Proposed

By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics Fernandina Beach’s proposed millage rate ran directly into opposition as the City [...]

City Manager Comments on Elections

By Dale Martin As the calendar turns from July to August, the 2022 election season [...]

Port Open House Relaxes Suspicions

By Mike Phillips Fernandina Observer It could have been a fracas. But it wasn’t. The [...]

Pat’s Wildways: The Greenway in Summer

  By Pat-Foster Turley It took some news about ants crawling all over places on [...]

Three-way Race for Nassau Schools, District 1

By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics Nassau County School Board member Jamie Deonas has held off on spending [...]

Sip ‘n Shop Coming Up

PRESS RELEASE Fernandina Beach Main Street will hold its 2022 Summer Sip & Shop on [...]

Slimmed-Down Market This Week

PRESS RELEASE At the farmers market this Saturday you will enjoy live music by the [...]

Tough Decisions Ahead on Recreation Facilities

Editor’s Note: Faith Ross has resigned from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee so she [...]

American Beach Groundbreaking

A groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the commencement of the American Beach water and sewer conversion project [...]

Port Plans Light Up The Internet as Open House Approaches

The Ocean Highway and Port Authority of Nassau County will hold a public open house [...]

Looking for Cash in County Commission Race

By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics July 24, 2022 Thousands of dollars are flying around a [...]

Tax Break for School Supplies

The Florida Department of Revenue has declared a sales tax holiday on back-to-school supplies starting [...]

A Little Good Deed Two People Will Never Forget

(Editor’s note: Little stories like this happen all the time hereabouts. We take good care [...]

District 2 County Race

By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics It remains to be seen what effect Nassau County Commissioner Aaron [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

July 23, 2022 For those of you who have not had the opportunity to walk [...]

An emergency call for blood donors

All blood types are needed, Life South says, and donors are asked to donate now [...]

City Manager’s Commentary on Proposed Budget

Honorable City Commissioners, Residents, and Staff of the City of Fernandina Beach:  Please find following this [...]

Pat’s Wildways: Getting Antsy

By Pat Foster-Turley July 21, 2022 Thanks to Bill Birdsong, with his eyes and camera [...]

Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: Week ending July 10, 2022

Sex Offender Sentenced to 20 Years

A Fernandina Beach man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by 20 [...]

The City of Fernandina Beach 2022 Community Survey – Open to All CITY Residents

July 19, 2022 ~15 min survey Expires on 08/03/2022 Thank you for participating in the [...]

Centers for Disease Control Issues Latest Report of Cases and Deaths in Nassau County FL

Centers for Disease Control July 18, 2022

FWC approves new guidelines for imperiled beach-nesting birds

FWC Press Release July 14, 2022   At its July meeting, the Florida Fish and [...]

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 [...]

A Big Award for Taco Pope

The Florida City-County Management Association (FCCMA) has recognized Nassau County Manager Taco Pope for his [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong July 16, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]

Florida Department of Health – COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report – Weekending July 14

Florida Department of Health July 16, 2022              

Dance Festival Heads-Up

The Amelia Island Dance Festival is bringing  back live and in-person dance for its fourth [...]

Improved Design for Nassau County Vote by Mail Ballots – Ballots On The Way!

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Press Release VoteNassauFl.gov July 15, 2022 Janet H. Adkins, Supervisor [...]

Foundations Join for Spaghetti Fundraiser

AIBCares, a new philanthropic arm of Amelia Tavern, is teaming up with the Fernandina Beach [...]

New Operators for Port

By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics July 15, 2022 Chris Ragucci is on his way out at [...]

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 [...]

Pat’s Wildways: Always Learning

By Pat Foster-Turley, Ph.D. July 14, 2022 Pat’s Wildways: Always Learning Whenever I travel internationally, [...]

Two Burmese pythons, clutch of eggs and hatchlings found and removed from Big Cypress National Preserve

FWC Press Release July 18, 2022   Shortly before midnight on July 11, Florida Fish [...]

FWC Commissioners approve final rule establishing a Vessel Turn-In Program as part of derelict vessel prevention efforts

FWC Press Release July 14, 2022     At its July meeting, the Florida Fish [...]

Local Two-Time Felon Sentenced

The U.S. Attorney’s office, middle district of Florida, reports that Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy [...]

Story and Song Music

Press Release Sonofarious, a mellow and eclectic instrumental ensemble with guest singers and musicians, will [...]

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 [...]

Substantial Amelia Island beach Infrastructure Upgrade Pegged as Decades-Long Project

Florida Politics By Wes Wolfe July 13, 2022 The harmonization project is more like a [...]

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 [...]

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune National Statuary Hall Dedication

Florida House Press Release July 12, 2022      

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. [...]

Nassau Habitat for Humanity sets goal of “6 by 26” – Fundraiser to be held Oct 23

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Stacy Horst July 12, 2022 On June [...]

Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation Report: Week Ending July 3, 2022

An Update From the Editor of the Fernandina Observer

By Mike Phillips Editor July 10, 2022 “And here are some positions we still need [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 9, 2022 “Marsh Madness” Photo courtesy of Stephan R. [...]

#BeKindAmelia Traveling Mural Now on Display

Press Release July 8, 2022 Summer Art Project Encourages Kindness While Exploring Amelia Island, Florida [...]

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 [...]

Introducing ‘Vote Nassau Florida’ Mobile App

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections July 8, 2022 Click on the Image Below to Download [...]

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 [...]

Florida Dept of Education Releases Grades of Nassau County Schools

Nassau County Schools Kathy K. Burns, Superintendent Press Release July 7, 2022 Making the Grade [...]

Update: Fernandina Beach Police Terminates Employment of Officer Accused of Date Rape

Fernandina Beach Police Department Jeff Tambasco, Deputy Chief Press Release July 7, 2022   On [...]

Pat’s Wildways: Small World

By Pat Foster-Turley July 7, 2022 Southeast Asia is getting to feel too far away [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

FTC says companies’ warranty restrictions were illegal

FTC Consumer Alert By Seena Gressin July 7, 2022 Sometimes good gizmos go bad. If [...]

President of North Florida Land Trust Stepping Down

North Florida Land Trust Press Release July 6, 2022 North Florida Land Trust announced that [...]

Gun Violence Prevention Discussion Hosted by Democratic Club of Amelia Island

Democratic Club of Amelia Island (DCAI) [email protected] July 6, 2022 The Democratic Club of Amelia [...]