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Today's Showcase
Off the Porch
Boo! Halloween is here!
24 minutes ago
The air is cooler and crisper. We grab a sweater or jacket as we go out the door. Our grocery stores offer pumpkins and gourds of all sizes and shapes. Mums in yellows, purples, and oranges beg to be …
Nature's Reflection
Ecuador's rights of nature
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
Costa Rica has policies that protect their diverse ecosystems and natural resources, recognizing our need for natural beauty, protecting native species and embracing ecotourism. Recently, I was …
Kindness Matters
Angel in disguise
3 days ago
I don’t believe in angels, but I met one in 1975. In those days, girls did not go to engineering school. We were most unwelcome. We were taking high-paying jobs away from men who deserved them. And …
Fernandina Port Lands $11 Million Grant: Here’s What the Money Will Fix
34 minutes ago
The Port of Fernandina has been awarded an $11 million federal grant to repair deteriorating docks and address chronic flooding that disrupts cargo operations.
The Maritime Administration …
Can Nassau County stop mega data centers? Legal warning dominates public workshop
Yesterday at 3:20 AM
YULEE — Nassau County commissioners face significant legal risks if they attempt to ban data centers outright, County Attorney Denise May warned Monday, explaining why county officials are pursuing …
40 mph wind gusts delay demolition of Brett’s Waterway Cafe
2 days ago
FERNANDINA BEACH — Wind gusts reaching 40 mph forced the postponement of Monday morning's scheduled demolition of Brett’s Waterway Cafe, with city officials warning that high winds could send …
'We paid a premium for that view:' Riverfront townhomes win approval despite objections
3 days ago
FERNANDINA BEACH — The Historic District Council unanimously approved the conceptual design of nine three-story townhomes on North Front Street last Thursday, despite objections from neighboring …
Top stories
Workshop: Fernandina Airport master plan will map noise, not recommend ways to reduce it
4 days ago
FERNANDINA BEACH — Residents frustrated by repetitive flight-school operations at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport brought their complaints to Saturday's airport master plan open house, but the …
Goodbye Brett’s: Iconic Fernandina Beach restaurant to be demolished Monday at 9 a.m.
5 days ago
FERNANDINA BEACH — Demolition of Brett’s Waterway Cafe, the landmark riverfront restaurant that served generations of residents and tourists before becoming the center of a yearslong dispute …
The photo gallery
Pat’s Wildways: Spotting otters
Friday, September 11
Anyone who has read my column over the last couple of decades surely knows that otters are a part of my long-time history and my ever-present passion. For years I was chair of the International Union …
Sharing our space with others — pollinators
Saturday, October 3
There are many ways to make a positive impact on our local ecosystems to ensure our own health, stability and happiness in the future. We all know we need pollinators for our well-being. We can make …
Dragonflies
Saturday, August 29
Dragonflies are fascinating, with a secret underwater life that most people don't know anything about. The larval stage of a dragonfly lives in a freshwater environment for years as an animal called …
Digital Compass
Blip
Thursday, October 22
AirDrop for Everyone, Only Better If you own an iPhone and a Mac, you already know the small joy of AirDrop. Tap, send, done. Then you try to send vacation photos from your iPhone to your …
It's not your work computer
Thursday, October 15
There is a phrase most of us say every working day without a second thought: "my work computer." We talk about "my laptop," "my office email" and "my company phone." Employers reinforce it when they …
From the HeART
What Time Is It?
3 days ago
The ticking and chiming emanating from the booth at the antique store drew me. Clocks of every size, shape and vintage provided a happy cacophony. The sounds sparked deep memories. We lived in …
Freedom to read is freedom indeed
Sunday, October 11
Sunday is the last day of this year's Banned Book Week. If you have not taken advantage of learning what this is about, you have one more opportunity this afternoon with an encore performance of “ …
Off the Porch
It is not a luxury - A Pedicure
Wednesday, October 21
Once every two weeks, I treat myself to something I once considered a total indulgence but am now convinced is a survival necessity. My pedicure. My toes seem to anticipate the pampering and know …
A weekend in a bubble
Wednesday, October 14
I spent a weekend in Clinton, New York. Why Clinton? Clinton is home to Hamilton College, where my granddaughter, Eleanor, attends. It was homecoming weekend, and two field hockey games were …
Pat's Wildways
Pat’s Wildways: Nashville
Friday, October 23
It’s not every day you see a real live brawl and have the opportunity to call 911 about it. In fact, never has this happened to me. I’ve never seen anyone punched in person and (happily) never …
Pat’s Wildways: Cosmic connections
Friday, October 16
Sometimes, things happen in my life that seem coincidental, but they happen far too often to be just chance. I know that I am an “open” person with a strong compulsion to connect various people …
Cross the Line Run for Veterans Nov. 7
2 days ago
On Saturday November 7 starting at 8 a.m. we will be holding our 7th annual 5K Run for Veterans. The race starts and ends in Central Park. It is $35.00 to register. Deadline to enter …
Fernandina airport cancels outdoor events, keeps Master Plan meeting on schedule
Friday, October 23
Forecasted bad weather has forced the cancellation of outdoor aviation activities at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport on Saturday, but the city will proceed with a public open house on the …
Nature
Morning glory — friend or foe?
5 days ago
Morning glories have been grown, cultivated, and loved for more than 1,300 years. Countless people have enjoyed their subtle and vibrant colors and their familiar, comforting presence. This …
Nature's Reflection
A trip to Costa Rica's tropical rainforest
Tuesday, October 20
In September 2025, we took the trip of a lifetime to Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest and to surf one of the world’s best left-hand point breaks. We flew into San José, rented a car, and drove …
Nature's Reflection
2026 Right Whale Festival
Tuesday, October 13
I spoke with Cheryl S. Munday, the Right Whale Festival coordinator. She shared a lot of great information and enthusiasm for the event , which takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, …
5th Annual Roselle Festival — Hawthorne, Florida
Saturday, October 10
I recently saw social media posts from Floridians excited about the fall harvest of their roselle plants. Local residents enjoy growing roselle in order to harvest the cup-like structure beneath the …
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County News
No ban, no tax breaks: Nassau County report unveils its proposed data center rules
Thursday, October 22
Nassau County should allow data centers under strict new regulations while eliminating their eligibility for county economic development incentives and property tax abatements, according to …
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City News
After devastating fire, Isola Home owner opens new boutique on Centre Street
Thursday, October 22
FERNANDINA BEACH - The owner of the former Isola Home store that was damaged by a fire on Feb. 10 has reopened in a new location and with a new name. The new store, called Coral Luxury Coastal …
Saturday, October 17
Would an intelligent species jeopardize its own ability to survive? The excessive use of plastic in our society is posing a serious risk to humans and to the health of the planet.
Plastic is a …
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Saturday, October 17
FERNANDINA BEACH - For years, eligible Nassau County residents who cannot afford breast cancer screening could receive free breast imaging in Jacksonville through a partnership between Pink Ribbon …
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Business
Surf Restaurant property proposed as 13-home redevelopment
Wednesday, August 12
FERNANDINA BEACH — An Amelia Island beachside landmark could give way to residential development under a concept plan headed to the city's Technical Review Committee this Thursday.
Golf Pub Social Announces New Ownership
Tuesday, April 7
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL — Golf Pub Social, Amelia Island’s go-to destination for indoor golf, live music, and community gathering, is entering an exciting new chapter. The venue has been …
Liberty Academy: The Buzz on Beekeeping
Saturday, February 21
Liberty Landscape Supply has announced a new event series titled "Liberty Academy," which offers continuing education, expert guidance, and community engagement for area homeowners, contractors, and …
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, 2025
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
Story & Song’s ‘Let’s Listen’ series presents a look at education
Sunday, October 11
With 13,000 students, 17 schools, and a 91% graduation rate, Nassau County ranks among the highest-performing public school systems in Florida. How is education keeping up with today’s …
St. Johns River Water Management District seeks public input on Lower St. Johns River Basin Plan
Tuesday, October 6
The St. Johns River Water Management District has opened the public comment period for the draft 2026 Lower St. Johns River Basin Plan. The draft plan outlines priorities and projects that …
Thursday, September 24
The reality of reduced library hours and the shuttering of the Bryceville library branch is setting in for county residents. And it doesn’t feel good.
The cutbacks are the result of a …
Friday, September 18
The 6th Annual Island Hop Craft Beer & Spirits Fest returns to Central Park in Fernandina Beach on Sat., Oct. 3, 2026, from noon-4 p.m., bringing together craft beverages, live music, local food, …
Churches & Charities
Tuesday, October 13
Three local women have stepped up with a creative way to support Chandler’s Hope Clothes Closet, a nonprofit Michele Holbrook founded and manages in honor of her son. The organization collects new …
Wednesday, August 26
FERNANDINA BEACH — Nominations are officially open for Barnabas Center’s 6 th annual Hometown Heroes Fashion Show. This year’s event honors veterans and active-duty military members for their …
5-Day Forecast
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Slight Chance Showers and Windy
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Mostly Cloudy and Breezy then Mostly Cloudy
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Saturday Night
Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers
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