America’s Youth announces Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship Recipients

By Wendy Priesand July 6, 2022 The Barbara Noden Memorial Scholarship was awarded Tuesday, July [...]

FTC Sues Walmart for Facilitating Money Transfer Fraud That Fleeced Customers Out of Hundreds of Millions

Press Release July 5, 2022 The Federal Trade Commission sued Walmart on June 28 for [...]

Area metal detectorist guest speaker at Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society – July 11

Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society Press Release July 5, 2022 Chip Kirkpatrick was a dedicated [...]

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“9 Shot Challenge” at Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course July 9th – July 17

July 5, 2022 [...]

Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Weekly Navigation report for week ending June 26, 2022

July 5, 2022 [...]

Maintaining Our Tree Canopy – An opinion

By Margaret Kirkland Chair of Amelia Tree Conservancy July 4, 2022 At the June 21 [...]

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4th of July Hometown Celebration – Fireworks to launch at 9:00 pm.

July 3, 2022 4th of July Hometown Celebration July 4, 2022 Marina Parking Lot B [...]

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July is Military Consumer Month 2022

FTC Consumer Alert By Carol A. Kando-Pineda June 28, 2022   July is Military Consumer [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mark Gearis July 2, 2022 Editor’s Note:  You might say Mark is a night [...]

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American Business Women Presents Awards at PROTÉGÉ Extravaganza

American Business Women Press Release Submitted by Marie Rizzo July 2, 2022 Fernandina Beach, June [...]

Patronis urges: Have a safe 4th of July!

from Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Press Release July 1, 2022 This Fourth of July weekend [...]

FWC to meet July 13 and 14 in Jacksonville

July 2, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet in person [...]

Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Situation Report -June 24 to June 30

Florida Department of Health July 1, 2022               [...]

Oh Snap! Fishing Announces 2022 Red Snapper Fishing Tournament, July 8-9

Jacksonville, Fla. –– June 30, 2022 –– Oh Snap! Fishing today announced its second annual [...]

Be a hero for beach-nesting birds this holiday weekend

This Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds beachgoers how to help protect vulnerable [...]

FWC reveals TrophyCatch pink tag hint maps

As TrophyCatch heads into the last months of Season 10 and the 10-Tag Celebration, eight [...]

FWC’s Operation Dry Water promotes education, enforcement for boating under the influence this weekend

FWC Press Release July 1, 2022     The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ” . . . let us enjoy one day of our togetherness.”

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 1, 2022 Trivia question: Where was the [...]

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Pat’s Wildways: Backyard Barnyard

By Pat Foster-Turley June 30, 2022 During our early years in our home bordering a [...]

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Renovations at Fernandina Beach Library Branch

6/30/22 @ 9:45 a.m.- Please be advised that the Fernandina Beach Library Branch will be [...]

Speed Limit Temporarily Reduced on County Road 121

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 30, 2022   6/30/22 [...]

Nassau County proclaims July 1-7 “Clean Beaches Week”

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 30, 2022   6/30/22 [...]

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Aaron Bell steps aside as Nassau Commission Chair as Hupp Huppmann launches campaign

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 30, 2022 Huppmann said a central factor to running is [...]

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Nelson announces candidacy for Nassau County Ocean Hwy Port Authority District 4

Ray Nelson, Candidate Ocean, Hwy, Port Authority District 4 June 29, 2022 Today, Ray Nelson [...]

Lawsuit charges that grant-writing services firm bilked minority-owned businesses

FTC Consumer Alert By Seena Gressin June 29, 2022   For small businesses trying to [...]

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History Museum programs scheduled for July

June 28, 2022 [...]

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes local business ‘protection’ bill

By Gray Rohrer FloridaPolitics.com June 27, 2022   ‘The better approach is to enact targeted [...]

Share your experiences to help the FTC address deceptive car pricing and sales

FTC Consumer Alert By Colleen Tressler July 9, 2022, 2022 Over the past ten years, [...]

Gov. DeSantis annuls alimony bill

By Renzo Downey FloridaPolitics.com June 26, 2022 Retroactively changing people’s divorce agreements is unconstitutional, DeSantis [...]

Nassau County Receives 2022 Sustainabiity Award for SR 200 Corridor Master Plan

Press Release Sabrina Robertson June 27, 2022   Nassau County, Florida, June 24, 2022 – [...]

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Cargo Ship Fire at Port of Fernandina

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Ty Silcox, Fire Chief Press Release www.fbfl.us June 27, 2022 At [...]

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VIP tickets donated to Friends of Fernandina Skate Park for drawing

Friends of Fernandina Skate Park June 26, 2022 To donate to the Friends of Fernandina [...]

Weekly Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor Marina Report: Week ending June 20, 2022

June 26, 2022 [...]

North Florida Land Trust is applying for renewal of its accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission

The public comment period is open through Sept. 3, 2022 Jacksonville, Fla., June 22, 2022 [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Buddy Price Buddy Price Photography June 25, 2022 Editor’s Note: Buddy Price is from [...]

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When releasing reef fish, using the right tool with the right technique makes a difference

FWC Press Release June 23, 2022 If you’re fishing for reef fish this season, be [...]

Save the date for Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation Gala – Sept 17

June 23, 2022 [...]

Job hunting? Look out for phony job postings

FTC Consumer Alert By Gema de las Heras June 24, 2022   Scammers are using [...]

Centers for Disease Control – COVID-19 Tracker through June 22

June 24, 2022 [...]

Fernandina Beach Commissioners dive into tree protection controversy

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 24, 2022 ‘Remember, our canopy’s 37%. We’re never going to [...]

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Fernandina’s city beaches on path to smoking ban

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 24, 2022 There is the cigar and pipe loophole, however. [...]

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Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Capital Improvement Budget

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach June 24, 2022 As City staff moves through [...]

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Pat’s Wildways: Retirement Home for Horses

By Pat Foster-Turley June 23, 2022 Like many girls, I grew up enamored with horses. [...]

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Three seek open Nassau School Board seat, Lissa Braddock unopposed

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 23, 2022 Braddock’s only filed opponent, Ashley Benoit, did not [...]

Board to Designate $4 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Town of Callahan to Expand Water & Sewer Services for Economic Development and Job Growth in Nassau County

Nassau County Press Release Sabrina Robertson June 23, 2022 Nassau County, Florida, June 23, 2022 [...]

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Nassau County Clerk’s Office Recognized With Best Practice Excellence Program

Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller Press Release www.nassauclerk.org June 23, 2022 Nassau County Clerk [...]

Are We Losing Our Island Paradise? – An opinion

By Gerald Decker June 22, 2022 There is that danger for many, as local property [...]

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Pets Boost Heart Health – American Heart Association is Bringing Back Best Friend Fridays and June 24th Bring Your Pet to Work Day!

Press Release American Heart Association June 22, 2022     What: June 24th – Bring [...]

Jamie Deonas seeking reelection to Nassau School Board amid opposition

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 22, 2022 Deonas, the current District 3 member, is running [...]

Fernandina Beach Police arrest Nassau County Commissioner on DUI Charge

News4Jax June 22, 2022 To view the News4Jax report, click here.   News4Jax is reporting [...]

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Two races contested for Fernandina Port Authority, Mike Cole unopposed

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 21, 2022 OHPA Commissioner Scott Hanna drew opposition from former [...]

Nassau County Commissioner Thomas Ford draws two primary opponents

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 21, 2022 By fundraising thus far, former Commissioner George Spicer [...]

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Nassau Habitat for Humanity to Unveil Expansion Plans

Nassau Habitat for Humanity Press Release Submitted by Cindy Jacoby June 21, 2022 Nassau Habitat [...]

Aaron Bell brings Riverstone tower fight to Nassau County Commission campaign

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 20, 2022   Bell raised nearly $11,000 in May and [...]

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Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report – Week ending June 16

Florida Department of Health June 19, 2022                 [...]

Anything Goes at Amelia Musical Playhouse

Anything Goes Jun 30 – Jul 10 Come on a cruise this summer with a [...]

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2022 Florida Python Challenge®

FWC Press Release June 17, 2022   MIAMI —  Governor Ron DeSantis announced that registration [...]

Coming to the Cummer on June 25

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204Phone: 904.356.6857   This exhibition [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Photographs by Hal and Kirsten Snyder Information from Bill George June 18, 2022 The Snyder [...]

Celebrate Juneteenth this Sunday!

Source:  Wikipedia Juneteenth — June 19th — is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, [...]

Wolfson Children’s Hospital ranks among best in the country for Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery

Press Release   U.S. News & World Report releases annual rankings of Best Children’s Hospitals, [...]

Recreational red snapper season starts June 17 in Gulf state and federal waters off Florida

FWC Press Release June 18, 2022 The recreational red snapper season will start June 17 [...]

Ribbon Cutting and Firing of First Shot Ceremony Celebrating Phase One of Nassau Cty Training Facility

Nassau County Insider June 17, 2022 In January 2017, the Board of County Commissioners dedicated [...]

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Duval County & Regional Leaders Stand with Aaron Bean

Press Release June 17, 2022 Fernandina Beach, Fla. – Republican candidate for Congressional District 4 Aaron Bean has [...]

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Imperiled beach-nesting bird success leans on work of State Parks volunteers

By Wes Wolfe FloridaPolitics.com June 17, 2022 Birds aren’t waiting for new policy implementation before [...]

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Weekly Comments from City Manager Dale Martin: 13 ways to kill your community

By Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager June 16, 2022   At the annual Florida [...]

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Pat’s Wildways: Amelia River Cruising

By Pat Foster-Turley June 13, 2022 It’s good to be back again writing my columns [...]

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Shrinkflation: paying more for less

By Peter Schorsch Last Call Newsblog June 15, 2022 Inflation has led to higher prices [...]

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High Level Census Bureau Official to Speak to Genealogy Enthusiasts – June 21

Amelia Island Genealogical Society Submitted by Rob Portegies-Zwart Program Chair June 15, 2022 The Amelia [...]

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Loving God, Loving Neighbor

By Christopher Bogosh Religion Correspondent June 14, 202 Hello, I’m Christopher Bogosh. I am part [...]

Help nesting sea turtles by respecting their nests

FWC Press Release June 15, 2022 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds [...]

State Legislature approves funding for the Amelia Island Trail

Nassau County Press Release   Nassau County, Florida, June 15, 2022 – Nassau County, in [...]

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Fernandina Port Making Last Minute Try For Grants

Florida Politics By Wes Wolfe June 13, 2022 The next opportunity to do something is [...]

Opinion: Serving no whines before their time

By Suanne Z. Thamm June 14, 2022 “Today we have reason to take heart. Fernandina [...]

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Nassau schools’ Bus Routes Overburdened, May Have ‘Blackout’ Days

Florida Politics By Wes Wolfe June 13, 2022 ‘We’re talking about contingency plans for next [...]

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