FERNANDINA BEACH WEATHER
Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2016 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note:  Those of us involved in bringing  the Fernandina [...]

City staffer offers some perspective after Hurricane Matthew

Jeremiah Glisson Fleet and Facilities Maintenance Director City of Fernandina Beach November 23, 2016 1:00 [...]

Newly elected Nassau County School Superintendent Burns and Board Members Cook and Petree sworn in

Susan Hardee Steger November 22, 2016 6:42 p.m. An overflow crowd witnessed newly elected Nassau [...]

Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy killed in the line of duty

Press Release Bill Leeper Nassau County Sheriff November 22, 2016 3:30 p.m. “I am saddened [...]

Photo finish, not a pretty picture

By Bill Pennington November 22, 2016 6:55 a.m. As I opened the e-mail this morning [...]

Island Photography announces Halloween Food Drive Best Costume winner

Photo courtesy of Island Photography David Burghardt November 21, 2016 2:00 p.m.  

Balloon information signs posted at City beach parks

Photos and Information Courtesy of Len Kreger Vice-Mayor Fernandina Beach, FL November 21, 2016 1:02 [...]

The complete remodeling history of Fernandina Beach is available online

Submitted by Jiyan Wei, BuildZoom founder November 21, 2016 6:53 a.m.   Fernandina Beach residents [...]

Fernandina Maritime Exchange meeting November 30th

Press Release November 20, 2016 4:57 p.m.

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Gale Jameyson November 20, 2016 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Gale Jameyson moved to [...]

IRS warns of a new tax bill scam

by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC November 18, 2016 10:54 [...]

Weekly Comments from Dale Martin

Dale L. Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach November 18, 2016 1:00 a.m. For the past [...]

Do you dream of living in downtown Fernandina Beach?

Main Street Press Release Submitted by Karen Thompson November 17, 2016 5:37 p.m. Would you [...]

Library notes

Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter November 17, 2016 5:19 p.m. I was leaving [...]

No special deals for Uber-like services in Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 17, 2016 2:53 p.m.   [...]

Fernandina Beach Proclamations: November 15, 2016

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 17, 2016 2:49 p.m.   [...]

Amelia Comics and Games to open on Amelia Island

Press Release November 17, 2016 1:00 p.m. Zachary Williams has collected comic books for years [...]

FBCC approves, staffs, newly reorganized Planning Advisory Board

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 17, 2016 1:00 a.m.   [...]

Special Events problems continue

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 16, 2016 1:54 p.m.   [...]

Introducing the 2017 Fernandina Beach City Commission

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 16, 2016 1:02 p.m.   [...]

2016 Petanque American Open in Fernandina Beach – A Stephan Leimberg photo journal

Photos courtesy of Stephan Leimberg Copyright 2016 Steve Leimberg – UnSeenImages.Com November 16, 2016 11:00 [...]

Density dilemma, part 3: 1000 Friends of Florida weigh in

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 16, 2016 1:00 a.m.   [...]

October 2016 Building Report for Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 15, 2016 3:50 p.m.   [...]

Collins & Toomey receive Southeast Division DAR Historic Preservation Award

Press Release Amelia Island Chapter DAR Submitted by Cara Curtin November 15, 2016 11:00 a.m. [...]

Friends of the Library seek photographs for rotating art shows

Friends of the Library Submitted by Mary Pitcher November 15, 2016 10:00 a.m. There are [...]

Super Moon at Main Beach

Photos courtesy of Marc Williams November 15, 2016 7:55 a.m. Editor’s Note: One of the [...]

Starting Point joins national campaign to train 1 million in mental health first aid

Press Release Contact: Laureen Pagel Phone: (904) 225-8280 November 14, 2016 3:00 p.m. Starting Point [...]

Amelia Toffee Company announces partnership with Sea Breeze Food Service Jacksonville, Florida-based confectioner, Amelia Toffee Company, expands regional market presence

Media Release November 14, 2016 1:00 p.m. Amelia Toffee Company today announced a one-year partnership [...]

Update on Nassau County Debris Pickup

Contact: Nassau County Public Works 904 530-6225 www.nassaucountyfl.com November 14, 2016 10:30 a.m. The first [...]

OHPA votes on charter changes; recognizes outgoing commissioner Richard Bruce

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 14, 2016 6:12 a.m. The [...]

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Comes to the Rescue with Much Needed Equipment

Media Release Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation November 31, 2016 3:43 p.m. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – [...]

Veterans Day in Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Michael Leary November 13, 2016 3:21 p.m. Editor’s Note: For a number of [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Priscilla Footlik November 13, 2016 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Priscilla has lived on [...]

Fernandina Beach and Nassau County honor Veterans

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst Fernandina Beach and Nassau County residents [...]

Nassau County provides update on Hurricane Matthew debris removal

Press Release Nassau County Public Works 904 530-6225 www.nassaucountyfl.com November 11, 2016 1:00 p.m. The [...]

Time on Your Hands? Want to Volunteer? Here’s an Opportunity.

Friends of Fernandina Aviation Press Release Submitted by Mickey Baity November 11, 2016 11:46 a.m. [...]

Weekly Comments from Dale Martin

Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach November 11, 2016 1:00 a.m. With no run-off election [...]

Dale Martin nears completion of first year at the helm of the city of Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 10, 2016 5:50 p.m.   [...]

Nassau County’s complete election results – Voter turnout 76.99%

November 10, 2016 2:50 p.m. Nassau County’s Complete (Unofficial) Election Results Choice Election Day Vote [...]

Girl Scouts and Nassau County Volunteer Center 18th Annual Peanut Butter & Jelly Food Drive Serves Multiple Agencies

Contact: Lori Hoerl [email protected] November 10, 2016 2:38 p.m. The Nassau County Volunteer Center and [...]

Veterans Day Parade downtown Fernandina Beach tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 10, 2016 2:33 p.m. The [...]

The 10th edition of the largest petanque tournament in America November 12 & 13, 2016

Petanque America Media Release November 10, 2016 9:00 a.m. After two in Miami Beach (2003 [...]

Friends of the Library Book Sale Nov 10, 11, 12

November 10, 2016 7:00 a.m.

Praise for city’s cost-saving efforts on rehabilitating manholes and sewer pipes

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 9, 2016 11:00 a.m.   [...]

City damage estimates from Matthew top $26M

Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 9, 2016 8:21 a.m.   City of [...]

Final City election results are in – Miller to serve City again, Lentz wins straw ballot for mayor

November 8, 2016 8:00 p.m. To view all Nassau County race outcomes, click here.

City Commission Candidates ask for your vote

November 8, 2016 11:00 a.m.

Last day to vote! – So far Nassau County voter turnout over 60%

November 8, 2016 10:04 a.m. For many Nassau County registered voters, today is the day [...]

Centre Street lights out — again

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst   For the second Sunday in [...]

City Commission candidates file final campaign financial report

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger November 7, 2016 10:00 a.m. Eric Childers, City Commission Candidate [...]

The density dilemma, Part 2: New Urbanism, Smart Growth and Form-Based Codes

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 7, 2016 3:00 p.m. Part [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Anne Sparkle November 6, 2016 5:41 a.m. Editor’s Note: Annie Sparkle and her [...]

What is the fastest growing sport in Fernandina? – Pickleball

Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger November 5, 2016 11:00 a.m. The following information appeared on [...]

Nassau Humane Society sends thanks to the community

Nassau Humane Society A letter of from Beth Hughes President Nassau Humane Society November 4, [...]

FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center to serve Nassau County – Opens at Peck Center

FEMA Press Release November 4, 2016 9:00 a.m. A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has opened [...]

Weekly Comments from Dale Martin

Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach November 4, 2016 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, is [...]

Essential Parenting Toolkit: A “How To” Workshop Offered by NACDAC

Press Release Mary Pitcher Business Development Director Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug Abatement Coalition November 3, [...]

County authorizes up to $1M in TDC reserve funds for post hurricane beach clean up

Press Release November 3, 2016 4:08 p.m. REVISED 9:15 A.M., NOVEMBER 4, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

New Dog Waste Stations at Central Park- A gift from local resident

Press Release Nan S. Voit City of Fernandina Beach Park & Rec Director November 3, [...]

Fort Clinch State Park to host “History of the American Soldier” November 12

Media Release Fort Clinch State Park Contacts: Brandon Volbrecht (904) 277-7226 Jason Mahon (850) 245-2072 [...]

Volunteer Center needs donors for 27th “Adopt-A-Family Program”

Press Release Nassau County Volunteer Center Contact: Lori Hoerl – 904-261-2771 [email protected] November 3, 2016 [...]

FBCC November 1 meeting: Alvin’s, Matthew, Uber highlighted

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 3, 2016 11:24 a.m. During [...]

A Post-Matthew Message from Sen. Aaron Bean

November 3, 2016 11:18 a.m. Fall is a beautiful time on the First Coast, and [...]

Information on Storm and Yard Debris Pickup in Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach Maintenance Department www.fbfl.us Press Release November 3, 2016 10:00 a.m. In [...]

Last day to vote early ends Saturday, November 5

Susan Hardee Steger November 3, 2016 9:30 a.m.   Voters wishing to vote early have [...]

Paul and Christine Meehan: Sharing art with the community

Anne H Oman Reporter-at-Large November 3, 2016 1″00 a.m. “When I first met my husband, [...]

Dinner and entertainment

Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter November 2, 2016 5:42 p.m. I didn’t expect [...]

Navy Seals Foundation

NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION www.ameliaislandnavysealfoundation.org Carol Carter 904.261.9193 November 2, 2016 3:00 p.m. Joggin for Frogmen [...]

Tickets available for Barnabas “Empty Bowls” – Nov 14

November 2, 2016 11:00 a.m. Tickets are available for Empty Bowls to be held  Monday, [...]

Peggy Bulger elected to Florida Humanities Council Board

Press Release The Florida Humanities Council Barbara O’Reilley, Communications Director [email protected] 727-873-2012 November 2, 2016 [...]

Writers by the Sea presents “First Aid for High Risk Writing”

Press Release Nadine Vaughan D’Ardenne, Director November 1, 2016 3:00 p.m. EVENT : Writers by [...]

ARK Celebrity Waiter fundraiser a success

Press Release Candy Holloway Executive Director November 1, 2016 2:00 p.m. Proceeds from the Celebrity [...]

FDOT, railroads propose major changes to address safety concerns along Front Street

Submitted by Suanne Z Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 1, 2016 11:57 a.m.   [...]

September 2016 Building Report for Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 1, 2016 11:00 a.m.   [...]

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Notes Polling Place change – Precinct 301 & 502

Vicki P. Cannon Nassau County Supervisor of Elections November 01, 2016 10:00 a.m. The General [...]