Florida Dept of Health reports evening cases of Coronavirus – Nassau County remains at 21 
COVID-19 and City Spending – An opinion 
Area churches to celebrate Easter (from a distance) with a different kind of hunt 
Amelia Island revealed . . . 
Evening figures from Florida Dept of Health show 21 Nassau County cases of Coronavirus 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…
A closer look at Tuesday’s voter turnout
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 18, 2020 [Update: 10:58 a.m….
Nassau County School District link to COVID-19 related updates
March 18, 2020 Mark Durham, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for the Nassau County School District…
FLORIDA SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN ACTIVATED
Small Business Development Center University of North Florida Media Release March 18, 2020 Florida small…
Florida Dept of Health announces 3 new positive cases of Coronavirus in Florida
Florida Dept of Health Media Release March 18, 2020 Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department…
Barnabas cancels Callahan food distribution for March 23
Barnabas Center Press Release Alexandra Winsor Communications Mgr March 18, 2020 Due to concerns from…
Update: Nassau County Council on Aging FREE Meals available to Seniors
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Janice Ancrum, President & CEO March 18, 2020…
Free tax filing assistance suspended
ARC VITA Site Coordinator Press Release By Genece Minshew March 18, 2020 The Atlantic Rec…
Amelia Island Museum of History announces closings and cancellations
Thea R. Seagraves Education Director Amelia Island Museum of History www.ameliamuseum.org 904-261-7378 x 105 (main…
Nassau County’s “OneNassau” Joint Information System – Update
Nassau County EOC Media Release 1600 HOURS CONTACT: MARTHA OBERDORFER, MPH, FPEM E-MAIL: [email protected] March…
Washington Post reports Nassau County, Florida voting up slightly from previous primary
March 17, 2020 Editor’s Note: Whether there was a problem with the Nassau County Supervisor…
Off to the Big Apple
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter March 17, 2020 In January, I asked…
Regarding Jury Duty …
March 17, 2020 From the Nassau County Clerk iof Courts Attention Prospective Jurors: If you…
A letter to City and County Commissioners – “Curtail non-essential spending . . .”
By Philip Griffin March 17, 2020 Dear Commissioners, We as citizens need both Nassau County…
School District Shares Meal Plan for the Week of March 23-March 27
March 17, 2020 From the Nassau County School District: Student Meal Plan: March 23rd –…
1000 Friends of Florida’s 2020 Legislative Update
MEDIA RELEASE March 17, 2020 We’d like to share with you a brief overview of…
Amelia Island Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Marker Project to be rescheduled
Amelia Island Middle Passage Port Markers Project Press Release March 18, 2020 It is with…
Florida bars will close at 5 p.m. today for 30 days
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 17, 2020 Florida Governor Ron…
Upcoming Fernandina Beach Tall Ship visit cancelled
St. Marys Tall Ship Alliance MEDIA RELEASE CONTACT: James Crawford [email protected]/912-254-0110 March 17, 2020 ST…
Five Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Concerts Canceled Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Media Release March 16, 2020 Fernandina Beach, FL—March 16, 2020—The…
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Takes Actions to Protect Community During Coronavirus Pandemic
MEDIA RELEASE March 17, 2020 DOVER, DE – In light of the national emergency declaration…
Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund reactivates a for COVID-19 response
United Way of Northeast Florida Press Release March 17, 2020 Fund will provide resources to…
Should you get tested for coronavirus?
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 17, 2020 From Nassau…
Florida Legislature OKs emergency budget to be revamped in post-coronavirus special session
By John Haughey The Center Square March 16, 2020 Florida lawmakers this week will adopt…
“One Nassau” Joint Information System monitoring rapidly changing corona-virus
Nassau County Emergency Management Press Release CONTACT: MARTHA OBERDORFER [email protected] 03/16/2020 1730 HOURS The “OneNassau”…
FLAPOL – “Is Nassau County government meeting “outside the sunshine?” – Part 3
March 16, 2020 Commissioners would have drinks together and that all of them had made…
Important announcement from the Fernandina Beach Utility Billing Department
March 16, 2020 “In an effort to assist our community during the current health concerns,…
Important update from Baptist Health
MEDIA RELEASE March 15, 2020 In order to minimize potential exposure to illnesses, including COVID-19,…
City of Fernandina Beach announces Parks & Recreation cancellations
March 16, 2020 Effective tomorrow, all Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation sponsored childcare services, after-school…
TSIC cancels annual Light Up a Life gala
March 15, 2020 Thank you for your heartfelt support for Take Stock in Children Nassau…
Amelia Musical Playhouse update
March 16, 2020 Amelia Musical Playhouse is announcing the following cancellations: “Follies” performances on March…
Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum closed
Cummer Museum Press Release March 16, 2020 Your health and safety are our top priorities….
Nassau County Council on Aging – Changes in Operations Due to COVID-19; Meals for Seniors in Need to Continue
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Janice Ancrum, President & CEO March 16, 2020…
Breaking News from City of Fernandina Beach
March 16, 2020 City Manager Dale Martin announced in an email at 10:53 this morning:…
Amelia Community Theatre suspends performances
Amelia Community Theatre Press Release Tener Wade ACT Executive Director March 16, 2020 Amelia Community…
Florida Department of Health Corona-virus update
Florida Dept of Health As of 3/15/2020
Florida Presidential Preference Primary : March 17, 2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 15, 2020 Despite concerns about…
Amelia Musical Playhouse to present “Jesus Christ Superstar” in April
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Fernandina Beach seeks private provider for building plan review, inspection services
March 15, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach is seeking interested contractors to provide staffing…
Easter Big Band Bash has been postponed
Media Release from Les DeMerle March 15, 2020 In light of the COVID-19/Corona outbreak the…
Amelia Island revealed . . .
March 14, 2020 By Priscilla Footlik Editor’s Note: Priscilla has lived on Amelia Island since…
AMP Coronavirus response
March 14, 2020 Dear audiences, friends and performers, If you’ve felt any concerns about attending…
Corona Update and Nassau County Operations
The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 14, 2020 During yesterday’s webinar,…
Jacksonville Symphony announces live streaming of canceled concerts
Jacksonville Symphony Press Release March 14, 2020 In light of recent events, the Jacksonville Symphony…
Baptist Hospital Implements Visitor Restriction
March 14, 2020 From Baptist Health: VISITOR RESTRICTIONS: To reduce risk of infection, we are…
Nassau County Schools Closed Through March 27th
Nassau County School District Media Release March 14, 2020 Nassau County School District…
Museum program notes
Submitted by Joshua Whitfield Amelia Island Museum of History March 14, 2020 Hello! We at…
A Year of Remembrance: 400th Commemoration Special Programming
National Park Service Media Release Contact: Corinne Fenner, [email protected] 904-477-6606 March 14, 2020 This year…
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of March 14-20, 2020
I-95 Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound near…
FWC to boaters: Slow down to save manatees.
March 14, 2020 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding boaters and…
Cummer Museum announces postponements, cancellations
Cummer Museum Media Release March 13, 2020 Dear Cummer Museum members and friends, We continue…
2020 Census Seeking Nassau County Applicants for Hire
The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 13, 2020 The 2020 Census…
Cut the Fat? – An opinion
By Chip Ross City Commissioner Fernandina Beach, FL March 13, 2020 Recently I have received…
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 13, 2020 An overview of several issues…
At random
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter March 12, 2020 The coronavirus situation made…
Democratic Club cancels meeting scheduled for March 24 due coronavirus concerns
Democratic Club of Amelia Island Press Release March 12, 2020 The Democratic Club of Amelia…
Upcoming program at American Beach Museum: March 28
March 12, 2020
Highlights from the Nassau County public health briefing on March 11, 2020
The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 12, 2020 At yesterday’s Special…
Covid-19 schedule changes for library events
Nassau County Library System March 12, 2020 The reception for the “Native American Art” exhibit…
“In an abundance of caution . . .” Friends of Library postpones Lakeside at Amelia Island event
Friends of the Library Press Release Submitted by Jody Mackle March 12, 2020 In an…
A Message for all NCSD Stakeholders from Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns
Nassau County School District Media Release March 12, 2020 Dr. Kathy Burns, Superintendent of Nassau…
Nassau County Council on Aging Caregivers support group meeting – March 19
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release Submitted by Liz dunn [email protected] March 11, 2020…
BOCC Sets Workshop to Discuss Growth in Nassau County on March 23
The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 11, 2020 Nassau County, Florida,…
City today issues RFP 2020-02: Marina Management and/or Leasing
City of Fernandina Beach Bid Postings March 11, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach will…
Wildlight to offer 2nd annual #floco festival March 21
MEDIA RELEASE March 11, 2020 On March 21, the Wildlight community will host a 5K…
Reception for “Collectors of Native American Art” at Fernandina Library – March 14
Friends of the Library Press Release Submitted by Jodie Mackle March 11, 2020 Friends of…
Special Meeting for Briefing by Department of Health
The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 11, 2020 3/11/20 @ 9:30…
1000 Friends of Florida says thank you. But there is more to do …
1000 Friends of Florida Media Release March 11, 2020 We extend our thanks to every…
Itzhak Perlman Concert scheduled for March 19 cancelled due to Coronavirus threat
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Press Release Submitted by Dr. Joe Marasco March 11, 2020…
First COVID-19 patient diagnosed in Nassau County
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 11, 2020 According to Peter…
Budget accords spell ‘big win’ for affordable housing, Forever Florida trust funds
By John Haughey The Center Square March 11, 2020 Since assuming office last year, Florida…
Help Fernandina Beach Main Street win $25,000!
America’s Main Street Contest March 10, 2020 Fernandina’s Main Street is seeking funds from America’s…
Economic ‘panic’ over coronavirus could force 11th-hour revisions to Florida budget
By John Haughey The Center Square March 10, 2020 Rising anxiety over the coronavirus and…