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Planning director terminated over Tringali building permits
2 days ago
City Manager Sarah Campbell has terminated Planning and Conservation Director Kelly Gibson in the wake of the Tringali building permit controversy. Gibson issued building permits for the construction …
Appeal stops work on Tringali property
2 days ago
City officials have issued a stop-work order on the former Tringal property following a formal administrative appeal filed Wednesday by resident and original litigant Taina Christner ...
City clashes over legality of Tringali permits amid court orders and code conflicts
4 days ago
A heated debate erupted during Tuesday’s Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting after residents and commissioners learned that 16 building permits were issued for the controversial Tringali …
Three parking companies make their pitch
5 days ago
Three national parking management vendors presented competing proposals for possible downtown Fernandina Beach paid parking system Tuesday at the City Commission workshop. The presentations showcased …
Court denies appeal in Tringali property case; future of triplexes still in dispute
5 days ago
A Florida appellate court has denied a challenge from Worthy Investment Group, effectively killing the developer’s original plans to build …
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Suanne Zuzel Thamm and Gerhardt Bruno Thamm
8 minutes ago
Gerhardt Bruno Thamm, who would have been 95 on 4 June, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025 after a slow decline in …
Pat's Wildways
Pat’s Wildways: Seaweed on my mind
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
I’m in Belize again, and I’ve got something new to focus on this visit: seaweed. My seaweed adventures began on my first day here when I strolled down Placencia’s main street and …
Digital Compass
Email threats that target your two-email system: what you need to know
3 days ago
In our first article, we explained why using two separate email addresses — one for everyday use and a secure Proton Mail account for sensitive matters — is such an important safety …
The photo gallery
Pat’s Wildways: butterflies on my mind
Friday, May 9
A few weeks ago, I was chasing a single small, innocuous brown butterfly along a path in Fort Clinch State Park. I didn’t know the species, I was curious, as always, and the best way I know to …
Graduation season for the birds
Tuesday, May 27
I am reminded it is graduation season by all the signs and banners in my neighborhood celebrating the occasion. These signs remind me it is time to visit Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge to watch another …
Pat’s Wildways: Darien walkabout
Friday, May 23
Darien, Georgia is only an hour north of Fernandina but it is years in the past from the bustling town we now call home. Bucko and I go there for a night or two to savor the quietness and history of …
From the HeART
Book bans and good trouble
Sunday, July 13
I attended the most recent Nassau County School Board meeting last Thursday. It was far less contentious than the previous one, which was paused in the middle to calm things down and remove a …
A small kindness with a big benefit
Sunday, July 6
I was a nerdy kid who loved school. While my friends bemoaned the start of school in the late summer, I kept my mouth shut. I was looking forward to it. I loved shopping for a new outfit and getting …
Off the Porch
The grand old hotels of Fernandina
4 days ago
In the late 1800s, five hotels operated in Fernandina (now Fernandina Beach). The Mallory Steamship Line regularly delivered tourists from the north. The arrival of steamships helped transform what …
American flag
Wednesday, July 9
Another holiday is behind us. Decorations put away. This holiday, the decor is red, white and blue. Driving around the island this last Fourth of July weekend, it made me smile when I saw so many …
Digital Compass
Using two email addresses: a smart strategy for digital security
Thursday, July 10
In today's digital landscape, your email serves as the gateway to your most sensitive information. Creating a two-email system — one for sensitive communications and another for everyday use …
How Blinkist can support cognitive health
Thursday, July 3
Keeping your mind sharp is essential for memory, problem-solving, and overall mental agility. Blinkist, an app offering 15-minute summaries of non-fiction books, provides a practical and efficient …
Dining With Dylan
Still Looping: A local spot that refuses to change (and that’s okay)
Saturday, June 21
The Loop in Fernandina Beach has been around forever — or at least long enough to feel like it. I still remember coming here on a field trip from Paks Karate, sitting at one of the booths, …
Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill: Where the view slaps harder than the gator tail
Saturday, June 7
If you’ve ever crossed the bridge heading toward the island, you’ve passed Shuckers. If you’ve lived here longer than a weekend, you’ve probably been there — or at least …
Pat's Wildways
Pat’s Wildways: not like our shrimp festival
Friday, July 11
Bucko and I are back in our happy place in time for the Placencia Lobster Festival just down the beach from our usual hotel in Belize. We were still reeling from the overcrowded, heavily touristed …
Pat’s Wildways: Backyard Bliss
Friday, July 4
It seems like many of my weekly stories are about adventures in far-off places, but really enjoying my own backyard is its own adventure. Now it is clearly spring, nearing summer, and my yard has …
New event venue opens in downtown Fernandina Beach
5 days ago
Poynter Family Holdings recently held the grand opening of its new event venue, The Pavilion, in downtown Fernandina Beach. Located at 116 N. Second St., the outdoor venue can host events of up to …
Port property tax dispute headed to mediation
Monday, July 14
The years-long legal battle over whether the Port of Fernandina should pay annual property taxes is set to take a pivotal turn this fall, as a Nassau County judge has ordered both …
Nature
Sea turtle hatchlings are emerging on local beaches
Monday, July 14
Five sea turtle species nest on Florida beaches. The loggerhead (Caretta caretta), the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), and the leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) nests can be found with regularity …
Jamie Wyeth’s gulls and the human condition
Tuesday, July 8
In the summer of 2007, the exhibition of Jamie Wyeth’s “The Seven Deadly Sins” was on exhibit at the Farnsworth Museum in Rockland, Maine. I happen to be visiting Rockland at the …
'Jaws' 50th anniversary
Saturday, June 28
I was a teen living in North Florida during the summer of 1975. Some of my favorite memories from that time include the two-story slide behind Regency Square shopping mall and listening to “The …
Pat's Wildways
Pat’s Wildways: Lizard Tails
Friday, June 27
When I travel anywhere I am always on the lookout for sights and experiences that I can relate to my local readers in Florida. And there is always something. This time, I’m reminiscing about …
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County News
First responders act quickly
Fire Chief describes gangway collapse
Sunday, July 6
A structural collapse of a gangway at the city marina during Friday night’s Fourth of July fireworks display triggered initial panic among spectators, with fears of an active shooter later …
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City News
Utility cables likely prevented tragedy in gangway collapse
Saturday, July 12
The collapse of a city marina gangway during the Fernandina Beach's Fourth of July fireworks celebration last Friday could have ended in catastrophe if not for a bundle of utility cables and steel …
Tuesday, July 8
Cases of heat-related illness are occurring more often as U.S. summers get hotter and longer, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Already this year, Jacksonville recorded the hottest …
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Tuesday, July 1
A new Florida law may soon provide greater awareness and protection against dangerous blood clots, an under-recognized medical problem that kills an estimated 100,000 Americans each year.
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Business
10 restaurants failed first inspections last week
Wednesday, February 5
Readers can view the full report for each establishment at https://data.jacksonville.com/restaurant-inspections/nassau/
BANTAM AND BIDDY
Administrative complaint …
Sparkling Event Venue Opens at Amelia River Golf Club
Tuesday, February 4
Engaged couples, vendors and invited guests celebrated the grand opening of a 6,000-square-foot event center Jan. 25 at Amelia River Golf Club. The venue is the brainchild of Tom and Michelle Miller. …
Inspectors Cite 23 Restaurants
Wednesday, January 29
These records are sanitation and safety inspections conducted by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants on public food service establishments. Each inspection report is a "snapshot" of conditions …
Special Features
A Message in a Bottle Leads to Stories From Everywhere
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Recently, my friend Cathy showed me a plastic Coke bottle she found on the beach. Inside the bottle was a neatly folded letter. The cap was tight, and no water had penetrated the bottle. The message …
The Remarkable Journey of Cumberland Island Museum's Collection
Monday, February 17
In December 1990, the 5-log schooner Behemoth made two trips from Fernandina Beach to Brickhill Bluff. The 100-year-old nonmotorized vessel was owned, maintained and operated by Les Johnson. The …
Community
ACT summer camp shows great entertainment for the entire family
3 days ago
Summer means summer theatre camp shows at Amelia Community Theatre!
Finding Nemo
On July 19, campers ages 7-11 will perform the Kids version of Disney’s musical “Finding …
Fernandina Main Street hosts Preservation on Main Street (POMS)
Sunday, July 13
The 2025 Preservation on Main Street (POMS) conference will be held July 14-17 in Fernandina Beach. The conference highlights the link between economic revitalization and historic preservation …
Sheriff arrests deputies for 'double-dipping' pay
Friday, July 4
Following a month-and-a-half-long investigation, the Nassau County Sheriff's Office said they have arrested three employees - two sergeants and one deputy - and have warrants for two additional sergeants.
Thursday, July 3
The massive Publix supermarket on Sadler Road is almost no more. Demolition crews worked into the early evening Wednesday taking down the structure. Watch our video report below:
Churches & Charities
Sunday, April 20
National Braille Press (NBP) announced its 5th Braille Across America Challenge, where Kristin Robar of Yulee, Florida, is among the 70 participants from 21 states who are raising funds and spreading …
Tuesday, April 15
First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach, established on May 22, 1858, is delighted to announce the launch of a significant remodeling project for The Anchor, a cherished community landmark and …
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