Local Students Selected for All-State Elementary Chorus
Submitted by Michael Genslinger Music Specialist, Emma Love Hardee Elementary School October 30, 2015 2:10 [...]
A series of unfortunate events – Citizens for a Better Nassau County
Citizens for a Better Nassau Former Nassau County Commissioner James L. Higginbotham Retired Businessman Robert [...]
The wow factor
Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald October 28, 2015 12:44 p.m. I often attend the Island [...]
Smoke alarms and Halloween safety tips
Submitted by Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue Ty Silcok, Chief October 28, 2015 12:33 p.m. The [...]
Positive behavior support grant for Nassau County School District
Submitted by Dr. Kathy Burns Vice Chair Nassau County School Board October 28, 2015 10:00 [...]
One week to 2015 Fernandina Beach City Election
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 27, 2015 3:50 p.m. [...]
The Criptic reviews “Bridge of Spies”
The Criptic – Separating the Flick from the Flack “Bridge of Spies” To see if [...]
Talking about sea level rise November 5,6
Submitted by Adrienne Burke City of Fernandina Beach Community Development Department October 27, 2015 5:53 [...]
Fernandina Police Department reports abused dog found
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief October 26, 2015 [...]
Port of Fernandina accounts for 4% of city truck traffic
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 26, 2015 9:50 a.m. [...]
Area schools receive Ben Byrns Runway Rally “School Challenge Awards”
Submitted by Ken Byrns October 26, 2015 8:06 a.m. Editor’s Note: For the fourth straight [...]
Justin Taylor to run for seat on Nassau County Commission
Submitted by Justin Taylor October 25, 2015 7:00 p.m. Justin Taylor has filed to run [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Michael Leary October 25, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: We thank Michael Leary [...]
Concerned Nassau County Residents Launch Local Education Effort – ‘Citizens for a Better Nassau County’
Media Release from Citizens for a Better Nassau County October 22, 2015 11:01 a.m. A [...]
Burglary at Vintage Vendors
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release James T. Hurley, Chief www.fbpd.us October 22, 2015 7:27 [...]
Visiting yacht brings local man home . . . in style
Submitted by Anne H Oman Reporter-At-Large October 22, 2015 3:57 p.m. When Chris Edenfield, a [...]
CRAAB urges cost benefit study before city purchases waterfront property
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 22, 2015 12:45 p.m. [...]
Talking trash on Centre Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 22, 2015 12:17 p.m. [...]
City of Fernandina Beach extends invitation to McGill Aviation for proposal
Submitted by Tammi Bach Attorney for the City of Fernandina Beach October 22, 2015 10:33 [...]
Collaborative Art Space
Submitted by Evelyn McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter October 22, 2015 9:00 a.m. I saw [...]
Pirates invade Fernandina Beach City Hall
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 21, 2015 5:32 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach approves Eight Flags FBO and leasehold 5-0
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 21, 2015 1:44 p.m. [...]
River Valley Paper Company expands operations in Nassau County, Florida
Submitted by Karen Shexnayder Nassau County Economic Development Board October 21, 2015 10:11 a.m. [...]
2015 Fernandina Beach election countdown: three weeks to go
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 29, 2015 3:56 p.m. Three [...]
Amelia River Cruises Cumberland Island vendor proposal rejected
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger October 19, 2015 7:31 p.m. Last week the regional office [...]
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office looking for Palmetto Walk burglary suspect
Media Release Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Bill Leeper, Sheriff October 19, 2015 4:31 p.m. Three [...]
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office graduates 4th Citizens Academy
NCSO Press Release Submitted by Bill Leeper, Sheriff (904) 225-0331 October 19, 2015 3:00 p.m. [...]
Nassau County Economic Development Board launches STEMM Week to coincide with National Manufacturing Day
Submitted by Karen Shexnayder Nassau County Economic Development Board October 19, 2015 11:18 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport Welcome Center-FBO: A second opinion
Submitted by Louis Goldman October 19, 2015 9:30 a.m. The following is about City Resolution [...]
The Criptic reviews “The Intern”
October 18, 2015 2:00 p.m. The Criptic – Separating the Flick from the Flack “The [...]
Friends of the Library to offer “Quicken for Personal Use” class
Submitted by Friends of the Library Wilma Allen Communications Chair October 18, 2015 1:00 p.m. [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Rich Long October 18, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Rich and his wife [...]
Amelia Island DAR – “Chapter Day of Service
Submitted by Cara Curtin Media Release October 17, 2015 12:18 p.m. The Amelia Island Chapter [...]
Stack enters race for Nassau County Board of County Commissioners – District 5
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger October 17, 2015 8:17 a.m. John Stack, realtor and vice-chair [...]
The Candidate Forum: Water, water, everywhere, growth management and Main Street too
Submitted by Adam Kaufman October 16, 2015, 12:20 p.m. If there was a consensus reached [...]
New on the local restaurant scene
Submitted by Gerry Clare Roving Reporter October 15, 2015 3:45 p.m. This reporter and her [...]
FBCC defers decision on 2nd FBO lease to October 20
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 14, 2015 8:00 p.m. [...]
Take Stock in Children of Nassau County, Inc. honored with Gold Level Excellence award
Take Stock In Children Press Release October 15, 2015 11:30 a.m. Take Stock in Children [...]
WasabiCon, Jacksonville’s Favorite “Comic Con” Experience, Returns for YEAR FOUR this month!
Submitted by Tom Croom Green Mustard Entertainment October 15, 2015 11:16 a.m. Beginning in 2012, [...]
Fernandina Beach City Commission Candidate Kreger receives “Police Benevolent Association” endorsement
October 14, 2015 6:09 p.m.
Nassau Community Band announces fall concert
October 14, 2015 2:00 p.m.
Road trip
Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter October 14, 2015 12:00 p.m. Don’t [...]
Fernandina Beach Business and Building Starts: September 2015
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 14, 2015 6:21 a.m. [...]
Rep. Janet Adkins listens to pros and cons on proposed OHPA charter changes
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 13, 2015 4:05 p.m. Even [...]
Fernandina Beach General Election Voter Information
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger Information received from Vicki P. Cannon, Supervisor of Elections Nassau [...]
Nassau Legislative Delegation listens to citizen demands for port charter change
Submitted by Susan Hardee Steger October 9, 2015 “Community concerns were the result of a [...]
Get to meet your next city commissioners!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm, Reporter-News Analyst October 12, 2015 11:52 a.m. WHAT: Fernandina Beach [...]
Vote YES on ballot questions
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 11, 2015 7:00 a.m. [...]
Higginbotham seeks seat on Fernandina Beach City Commission Group 4
Press Release Candidate Jim B. Higginbotham Group 4 October 11, 2015 7:59 p.m. Jim B. [...]
Gass seeks re-election to Fernandina Beach City Commission – Group 4
Press Release Pat K. Gass, Group 4 October 11, 2015 7:50 p.m. The last three [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by David Roberts www.dlrobertsphotography.com October 11, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: It is rare [...]
Books needed for Fernandina Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Press Release October 9, 2015 1:00 p.m. “Bring ‘em on!” says [...]
Reflections on a year in economic development
By Laura Dibella Executive Director, Nassau County Economic Development Board October 9, 2015 11:42 a.m. [...]
Creating a Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) to fund beach renourishment
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 8, 2015 8:34 p.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach Proclamations: October 6, 2015
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 8, 2015 4:21 p.m. [...]
Local businesses collaborate to support refugees
Submitted by Pod Yoga Studios Brenda C. Kane October 8, 2015 3:30 p.m.
Representative Adkins seeks citizen input on OHPA Charter
Media Release Contact: Carol Hays 904-491-3664 October 8, 2015 3:20 p.m. Representative Adkins will hold [...]
Fernandina Beach is a “Great Places in Florida Finalist”
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Community Development Dept. www.fbfl.us/cdd Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Wilkes [...]
FBCC approves city manager contract, pay raises for attorney and clerk
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 8, 2015 11:14 a.m. Toward [...]
FBCC consideration of wetlands-related ordinances draws a crowd
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter-News Analyst October 8, 2015 10:01 a.m. A capacity [...]
City Commission Candidates – What is your vision for the Amelia River Waterfront?
October 8, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: This is the last in our series of [...]
“Born to Read” – A morning out with Moms
Submitted by Trudie Richards October 7, 2015 7:30 p.m. “Born to Read” is a chance [...]
Remembering Trilobites
Submitted by Evelyn C. McDonald October 7, 2015 7:05 p.m. Bet you never thought you’d [...]
North 2nd Street stand off ends peacefully
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by James T. Hurley, Chief October 7, 2015 [...]
Police stand off on N. 2nd Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 7, 2015 11:21 a.m. Editor’s [...]
Fernandina Beach City Commission candidates – Productive relationship with City Manager?
October 7, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: This is the third day that the Fernandina [...]
International dignitaries visit City of Fernandina Beach Utilities Department
City of Fernandina Beach Utilities Department Press Release John Mandrick, Director www.fbfl.us PRESS RELEASE October [...]
Ben Byrns 5k Runway Rally – 10 October 2015
Submitted by Deborah Lavery Powers October 5, 2015 4:00 p.m. One evening in early February [...]
Fernandina Beach City Commission candidates – What I hope to accomplish?
October 6, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: For three more days, the Fernandina Observer will [...]
Water … water … everywhere …
Media Release October 5, 2015 2:24 p.m.
Fernandina Beach City Commission candidates answer . . . Why serve? Skills?
October 5, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: For the next four days, the Fernandina Observer [...]
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Submitted by Mickey Baity October 4, 2015 1:00 a.m. Editor’s Note: Mickey Baity and his [...]
Fernandina Beach approves Airport Master Plan 5-0
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 1, 2015 5:15 p.m. At [...]
Institute for Enterprise elects Poynter and Flowers to board
Submitted by John Campbell Elwell October 1, 2015 9:42 p.m. The Institute for Enterprise, Inc. [...]
Fernandina Beach Fire Department Goes Pink
Fernandina Beach Fire Department Press Release October 1, 2015 5:02 p.m. Fernandina Beach Fire Department [...]