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From the HeART
Find Hope and Inspiration in History
9 hours ago
As we remember the events that led to a national holiday honoring Dr. King, let’s look to some 20th-century history and see if we can find some inspiration and hope for the days ahead. I …
Dining With Dylan
Papa Johns in Yulee: A Welcome (and Greasy) Return
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
Papa Johns is back! After a decade without one nearby, the beloved pizza chain has opened a new location in Yulee, Florida, and the community was ready for it. I made a point to stop by on their …
Top stories
Beach Treasures on Display
9 hours ago
Cheryl Wison has collected an impressive array of fossils and shark teeth.
A display of shark teeth, marine fossils and pectens at Fernandina Fossils.
Cheryl Wilson is with resident artist Julz Ruppel, who exhibits at Fernandina Fossils.
Cheryl Wison has collected an impressive array of fossils and shark teeth.
The gift shop at Fernandina Fossils includes jewelry, pottery and frames used to display beach treasures.
Brett's settlement talks collapse; leaseholders seek arbitration
4 days ago
After nearly 18 months of negotiations with the city, leaseholders for Brett's Waterway Cafe have begun legal action in Nassau County Circuit Court to have a panel of arbitrators determine how much, …
Waterfront 'Gravel vs. Dirt' Decision Set for February
5 days ago
Following almost a year of squabbling, the decision whether to keep petanque courts or replace the area with grass to accommodate overflow parking on the riverfront ...
The photo gallery
Get Shelling! Amelia Island Needs Your Help for Whale Mosaic Project
Monday, December 30, 2024
Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors invites you to help our community create a shell mosaic on the beach. On Jan. 25, 2025, we will gather at Main Beach to create a life-size whale out of shells to raise …
Pat's Wildways: Southern Lights
Friday, January 10
You’ve all heard about the Northern Lights, right? Well, I’m here to tell you that we have Southern Lights, too, especially this time of year when the sun is low in the sky. It’s …
From the HeART
To Find Peace, Sit Still
Sunday, January 12
I visited the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. When I entered the museum, I immediately saw big colorful words on the walls and ceiling of the lower floor. I took the …
Wisdom for the New Year from Bob Dylan
Sunday, January 5
I was excited to see the movie “A Complete Unknown” as soon as it showed nearby. I am in awe of Bob Dylan’s lyrics, even though I am not enamored of his sandpapery voice. The movie …
Off the Porch
Architectural Treasures of Amelia Island
5 days ago
Amelia Island offers a unique opportunity to experience history. Fernandina Beach's Historic District is a living museum. Like sleeping beauties, the island's Victorian-era homes have been frozen in …
It’s That Time of Year – Resolutions
Wednesday, January 8
Yup, we have opened a brand new calendar. Welcome, 2025. We all want it to be a good year and promise ourselves and others that we will set some goals. So the dance begins – the pressure is on. …
Digital Compass
Why Disposable Email Addresses Should Be Your Next Online Privacy Tool
4 days ago
In an age where data breaches are a daily occurrence, our email addresses have become a critical vulnerability. A single leaked credential can unlock a chain of opportunities for hackers, exposing …
The Double-Edged Sword of Digital Connection
Thursday, January 9
In my line of work, I’ve witnessed countless people struggling with the reality of living in a hyper-connected world. While platforms like Facebook can create a sense of community, they can …
Pat's Wildways
Pat's Wildways: Frogs
3 days ago
By now, almost everyone has heard that frogs are becoming scarcer in the wild these days. Combined effects of habitat loss, diseases, introduced species, and changing climate have affected frog …
Pat’s Wildways: Cedar Key Post-Hurricanes
Friday, January 3
A few times a year, Bucko and I have been in the habit of driving across the state to Cedar Key, the old terminus of the railroad track from Fernandina back in the day. It’s about a three-hour …
Dining With Dylan
Selina’s FriendSip Cafe: Coffee with a Side of Faith and Charm
Saturday, January 11
Driving along the ever-packed stretch of A1A, you never know what you’ll stumble on. It might be a farmers market buzzing with activity or a festive bail bond office clinging to its holiday …
Georgia Smoke - Peaches + Pecans – Barbecue Worth Discovering
Saturday, January 4
You might not realize it, but nestled on Sadler Road, right between Dollar Tree and the ghost of the Peach Cobbler Factory, there’s a hidden gem of a barbecue spot: Georgia Smoke Peaches + …
City News
Faced numerous legal challenges
Fernandina Port Attorney Resigns
3 days ago
Ocean Highway and Port Authority attorney Patrick Krechowski, who helped the port navigate through a series of legal issues, has resigned his position.
Krechowski, with the law …
City celebrates Arbor Day this Friday
5 days ago
The city of Fernandina Beach has received its 23rd year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. This represents the city’s continued commitment to …
City rejects building moratorium idea
Tuesday, January 14
Fernandina Beach city commissioners Wednesday opposed considering a moratorium on building development for property owners that seek to combine parcels according to guidelines of the Land Development …
County News
Zimmerman named to school board
Monday, December 9, 2024
Fernandina Beach business owner and political activist Joe Zimmerman has been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Nassau County School Board, filling the District 3 seat vacated by …
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Nature
Saving Sturgeon: St. Marys Riverkeeper's Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, January 7
The St. Marys Riverkeeper invites Fernandina residents to the next “Lunch and Learn” webinar series on Jan. 15, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. This free webinar will explore the federally …
Pat's Wildways
Pat’s Wildways: Crooked River State Park
Friday, December 27, 2024
If you are looking for another interesting day trip from Amelia Island, it’s worth a drive to St. Marys, just to our north. Although Bucko and I have been up this way many times before, …
Wreaths, Remembrance, and the Winter Solstice
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Wreath is an old English word meaning “to twist.” We weave evergreens, flowers, tree branches, herbs, fruit, berries, and more into a continuous loop, creating an everlasting symbol of …
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Friday, January 10
A growing number of people diagnosed with cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and autoimmune diseases benefit from biomarker testing – a type of genetic test that can help physicians determine …
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Self-improvement is a good thing, but according to research, professing New Year’s resolutions may not be the way to make positive changes in your life. One infamous study found that 43% of …
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Community
Dining Down Centre – Epic Birthday Celebrating Fernandina Beach’s Bicentennial
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The party begins January 1, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. This event is the culmination of a year-long community-wide bicentennial celebration involving more than 30 organizations. Fernandina Beach Main …
Fernandina Beach-based Singer Soars on NBC’s 'The Voice'
Saturday, November 16, 2024
When he auditioned for the NBC hit program “The Voice,” earlier this year, Edward Preble, a 19-year-old vocalist from Fernandina Beach, thought the show might be a “stepping stone …
Sunday, October 6, 2024
As of Tuesday, October 1, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) has assumed all responsibility as the Community Transportation Coordinator for the transportation disadvantaged residents of …
Churches & Charities
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) has received a gift of $4.9 million from Tom and Julie Wood Family Foundation to support, enhance and create …
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
If you're curious about the increase in the number of unhoused people in our county and what is being done, learn more about what the nonprofit Coalition for the Homeless is doing. An open community …
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 …
It’s a Wonderful Life
Monday, December 23, 2024
Last September, when Elizabeth and Ken Wilson drove up to the Maplewood, New Jersey, house they owned over 35 years ago, memories overwhelmed them. The retired Fernandina Beach couple were in New …
Business
Waffle House Planned on 8th Street
Monday, December 16, 2024
Owners of property on South Eighth Street have applied to the city to build a Waffle House on 1.2 acres of vacant property next to the Wells Fargo building, according to city documents.
The …
He Makes It Easy to Be Green
Monday, September 16, 2024
Despite having come into this world with a myriad of debilitating medical issues, teen entrepreneur Connor Hiebel, radiates an aura of tenacious positivity.
The 19-year-old founder of Amelia …
Start-Ups Grads Venture Forth
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The latest graduates of the $1,000 Start-Ups program have completed a 9-month program on entrepreneurship, financial management and life skills.
This fairly new program has now graduated 43. The …
5-Day Forecast
M.L.King Day
Mostly Sunny
High: 45°F
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Tuesday
Breezy. Chance Showers then Showers Likely
High: 51°F
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Wednesday
Rain/Snow and Windy then Chance Rain/Snow and Breezy
High: 44°F
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Thursday
Chance Showers and Breezy
High: 47°F
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Friday
Slight Chance Showers
High: 49°F
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