Area churches to celebrate Easter (from a distance) with a different kind of hunt 
Florida Dept of Health releases morning Coronavirus figures – 21 in Nassau County 
Amelia Island revealed . . . 
Evening figures from Florida Dept of Health show 21 Nassau County cases of Coronavirus 
Nassau County Council on Aging receives 5,550 meals to feed seniors Florida expands Coronavirus testing
Information from Florida Dept of Health March 26, 2020 The following information was obtained through…
New to You Barnabas Retail Store to temporarily close beginning March 27
Barnabas Center Media Release Contact: Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager 904-261-7000 ext. 108 March 26, 2020…
Federal Court supports Nassau County position that Gaming Establishments must close March 28
Nassau County Media Release Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer [email protected] March 25, 2020 On…
Nassau BOCC holds special meeting this morning
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 25, 2020 The Nassau…
So how are local arts and culture organizations coping?
By Anne H Oman Reporter-At-Large March 25, 2020 The Covid-19 virus has cost the nation’s…
Here’s which Florida communities have lockdown/stay-at-home orders in place
Staff reports from FloridaPolitics.com March 25, 2020 While there is not yet a stay-at-home order…
Florida counters wave of unemployment claims with payroll loan program
By John Haughey The Center Square March 24, 2020 The National Federation of Independent Business…
Florida Dept of Health morning report shows 215 new Coronavirus cases in Florida
Florida Dept of Health 11:00 a.m. Report March 25, 2020 The Florida Dept of Health…
Governor orders self quarantining for incoming visitors from NYC & Tri-State Area
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 25, 2020 Florida Governor Ron…
Centre Street business update
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 25, 2020 Fernandina Beach Main…
Florida Dept of Health updates new Coronavirus cases – Two additional deaths
Florida Department of Health A portion of 6 p.m. Update March 24, 2020 1,379 positive…
Beaches close, resorts stay open amid coronavirus precautions
By Joe Opaleski On Assignment with Fernandina Observer March 24, 2020 Correction to the article…
OneNassau issues Joint Information System Report #7
Nassau County Emergency Mgt March 24, 2020 The “OneNassau” Joint Information System (JIS) is monitoring…
A message from Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper
March 24, 2020 The men and women of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office are committed…
Nassau Public Libraries increases digital content for movies, books, to music and more
Nassau County Library System Submitted by Janet Loveless Assistant Library Director M.S.L.I.S., C.P.L.A. March 24,…
Piano Day Amelia Island – A Coronavirus distraction
Piano Day Amelia Island March 24, 2020 Editor’s Note: When Stéphane Pitois added a post…
Florida Coronavirus figures inching up in Florida – Steady in Nassau County
Information from Fla Dept of Health March 24, 2020
Florida gun sales so brisk ammunition being rationed
By John Haughey The Center Square March 24, 2020 First, toilet paper ran out. Now,…
Florida Dept of Health issues evening report on Coronavirus cases
Florida Dept of Health Information as of 6:00 p.m. March 23, 2020 Editor’s Note: Last…
Nassau County Planning + Development announces immediate process changes due to Coronavirus COVID-19
Nassau County Planning + Economic Development Valerie Feinberg, AICP Interim Director [email protected] March 23 2020…
Florida League of Cities Applauds Governor DeSantis For Issuing an Executive Order Regarding Public Meetings Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2020 CONTACT: Brittni Johnsen [email protected] / 850.701.3652 The governor issued…
BOCC discourages citizens from attending 3/23 6:00 p.m. meeting but encourages other means to participate
Nassau County Board of Commissioners Media Release Contact: Sabrina Robertson [email protected] March 23 2020 If…
Nassau County Household Hazardous Waste Collect and Waste Tire Amnesty Day postponed
Keep Nassau Beautiful Press Release Contact: Lynda Bell, Executive Director Keep Nassau Beautiful [email protected] March…
Ten big issues from the 2020 Legislative Session
The News Service of Florida March 23, 2020 Florida lawmakers finished the 2020 Legislative Session…
Changes to Operations to Departments Under the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, March…
Information from the Nassau County Emergency Operations Center
Nassau EOC March 23, 2020 Nassau County’s Emergency Operations Center is staffed from 0800 to…
A doctor’s blunt talk about COVID-19
March 23, 2020 Dr. Chip Ross brought the following speech to our attention this morning,…
Osprey Village takes precautions against COVID-19
Osprey Village Press Release March 23, 2020 Amelia Island, FL – Osprey Village has already…
Seniors may shop exclusively during early hours at some businesses
March 23, 2020 The Office of the Nassau County Manager asks that we pass along…
Latest Florida Dept of Health data show 2 positive tests for Coronavirus in Nassau County
Information from Florida Dept of Health March 22, 2020 According to the Florida Department of…
City Commissioner (and ER doctor) Chip Ross speaks out
Submitted by Commissioner Chip Ross City of Fernandina Beach March 22, 2020 This is an…
Home alone
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter March 22, 2020 Since the coronavirus introduced…
FL Dept of Health reports 706 positive cases in Florida Residents and 57 positive cases in non-Florida residents – One in Nassau County
Florida Dept Of Health March 22, 2020 Editor’s Note: The Florida Dept of Health continues…
Now all Amelia Island beaches closed due to Coronavius Pandemic
Nassau County Insider Sabrina Robertson County Manager’s Office March 22, 2020 3/21/20 @ 4:55 p.m….
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Priscilla Footlik March 21, 2020 Editor’s Note: I don’t believe we have ever posted…
City beaches to close at 5:00 p.m. today, March 21, 2020
From City Manager Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach March 21, 2020 – 2:43 pm
Nassau County issues Executive Order to get cars off the beach
By Susan Hardee Steger March 21, 2020 In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Nassau County…
Timucuan Parks Foundation has made it easy to monitor the status of local preservation parks
Jacksonville, Fla., March 17, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation has made it easy to monitor…
County beaches remain open as of today, March 21, 2020
March 21, 2020
A message from Vice Mayor Len Kreger
From Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger March 21, 2020 It s rare that I…
2020 Amelia Island Wellness Festival cancelled
Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau MEDIA ALERT March 18, 2020 The Amelia Island Convention…
Meridian Waste is brightening the world for Earth Day – Coloring contest for children
Meridian Waste Media Release March 21, 2020 Meridian Waste Hosts Earth Day Coloring Contest for…
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of March 21-27, 2020
I-95 Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound near…
Florida Park Service closes Fort Clinch State Park due to Cornavirus Pandemic
By Susan Hardee Steger March 20, 2020 Fort Clinch Park Manager, Heath Alboher provided…
Coronavirus update from OneNassau Joint Information System
Nassau County Emergency Management MEDIA RELEASE – 03/20/2020 1600 HOURS CONTACT: MARTHA OBERDORFER, MPH, FPEM…
Fernandina Beach Covid-19 update: 4:20 p.m.
City Manager Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach March 20, 2020 As concerns regarding the…
Governor issues Executive Order to eliminate “On premise food consumption” and more
By Susan Hardee Steger March 20, 2020 Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive…
Seaside Park (Sadler Road) Vehicle Access Closed
From Mr. Dale L. Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 20, 2020 Despite continuing public…
A visit to Fort Clinch State Park during the Coronavirus
By Susan Hardee Steger March 20, 2020 Update: The Florida Park Service closed Fort Clinch…
Nassau County Commissioners receive good report from auditors
By Cindy Jackson March 20, 2020 Ron Whitesides of Purvis Gray & Company presented the…
Barnabas “New to You” re-sale store modifying hours
Barnabas Center Press Release March 20, 2020 Due to risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Emergency Management shares information on how to report price gouging
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 20, 2020 From the…
Beach Hearing Scheduled for March 23rd to be Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] March 20, 2020…
Free meals for seniors – Nassau County Council on Aging COVID-19 Update
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Janice Ancrum President & CEO March 20, 2020…
Bishop Estévez suspends Masses and liturgical events until further notice
Diocese of St Augustine, Florida Bishop Felipe Estevez DATE: March 19, 2020 Jacksonville, Fla. –…
Florida Legislature adopts wait-and-see $93B budget in quick votes
by John Haughey The Center Square March 20, 2020 The Florida Legislature convened for less…
Wild Amelia changes to spring activities
Wild Amelia Press Release Contact: Jay Kayne [email protected] March 19, 2020 In the interest of…
A message from Fernandina Beach Main Street – Support local businesses during the Coronavirus
Fernandina Beach Main Street By Arlene Filkoff Executive Director March 20, 2020 Fernandina Beach Main…
One Nassau Joint Information System – Release #5
Nassau County Emergency Management CONTACT: Martha Oberdorfer, MPH, FPE E-MAIL: [email protected] JIS RELEASE #5 The…
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 20, 2020 As the world struggles to…
Press release from Dr. Kathy Knight Burns, Superintendent of Schools
March 19, 2020 [Dr. Burns sent the message below to parents of NCSD students yesterday…
City of Fernandina Beach declares State of Emergency due to Covid-19 virus
The Resolution below was signed into law by Fernandina Beach Mayor John Miller on March…
What one family owned restaurant is doing in the era of the Coronavirus . . .
By Susan Hardee Steger March 18, 2020 After reading about restaurants adjusting to life during…
March 18 Board of County Commissioners discuss Coronavirus, upgraded live-streaming
By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 19, 2020 The Fernandina Beach City Commission has cancelled all…
City Building Dept. to change inspection procedures March 23
March 19, 2020 Effective March 23, 2020, the City of Fernandina Beach Building Department will…
Checks from the Government
March 18, 2020 by Jennifer Leach Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC…
Jacksonville Symphony broadcasts performance by Percussion Ensemble in stead of full orchestra
Jacksonville Symphony Media Release March 19, 2020 Jacksonville, Florida (March 18, 2020) — The Jacksonville…
Winn Dixie Community Bag Program Helps Protect the Environment, City’s Historic District Homes and Businesses
Winn Dixie Fernandina Beach Main Street JOINT MEDIA RELEASE March 19, 2020 The Fernandina Beach…
Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation Gala postponed to Sept 12
Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation Press Release March 19, 2020 As you are aware, over the…
Recycling Day in Fernandina Beach postponed
March 17, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach has announced that its Recycling and Hazardous…
COVID-19 updates from Nassau Humane Society
Nassau Humane Society March 19, 2020 Updated: March 18, 2020 For future updates click here….
“One County” issues Joint Information System Report #4
Nassau County Emergency Management Press Release March 19, 2020 The “OneNassau” Joint Information System (JIS)…
Nassau County issues “State of Emergency”
Nassau County Insider Contact: Sabrina Robertson [email protected] March 19, 2020 Nassau County, Florida, March 18,…
Fernandina Beach announces COVID-19 related changes to permitting process effective March 23
City of Fernandina Beach March 19, 2020 Effective March 23, 2020, the City of Fernandina…