Waterfront 'Gravel vs. Dirt' Decision Set for February
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
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 ...
City rejects building moratorium idea
3 days ago
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 …
Today's Showcase
Digital Compass
Why Disposable Email Addresses Should Be Your Next Online Privacy Tool
Today
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 …
Off the Porch
Architectural Treasures of Amelia Island
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
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 …
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
5 days ago
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
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. …
How Did We Do?
Wednesday, January 1
The party is over. The holidays and all the hoopla are behind us. How did we measure up? How did it measure up? As we moved through the chaos of December, our wheels spun faster and faster and …
Digital Compass
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 …
The Reality of Chromebooks as Disposable Computers
Thursday, January 2
I’ve always thought of Chromebooks as throwaway computers. They’re inexpensive, lightweight, and functional – but ultimately, very wasteful. Designed to be cost-effective, they make …
Pat's Wildways
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 …
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, …
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
Named as Tree City USA
City celebrates Arbor Day this Friday
Yesterday at 3:30 AM
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 works to fill legal void after sacking City Attorney
4 days ago
The sudden termination of City Attorney Tammi Bach last Tuesday has the Fernandina Beach city manager in a full court press to put temporary legal support in place while the search for a fulltime …
City Dedicates Opening of New Fire Station
Saturday, January 11
A cold, dark morning failed to take the shine off the dedication Saturday of Fernandina Beach's $5 million fire station next to the municipal airport with about 100 people attending the ceremonies.
…
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 …
Read more county news
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 …
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 …
Pat's Wildways
Pat’s Wildways: Give Wildlife a Break
Friday, December 20, 2024
It’s that time again. The weather is chilling and the shorebirds are sheltering on our beaches in huddled groups, trying to conserve energy and stay warm and out of the wind by hunkering down …
See more Nature stories
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 …
Read more.
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 …
Read more.
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
Friday
Sunny
High: 58°F
(-18°C)
(-18°C)
Saturday
Showers Likely
High: 64°F
(-18°C)
(-18°C)
Sunday
Chance Showers
High: 63°F
(-18°C)
(-18°C)
M.L.King Day
Partly Sunny and Breezy
High: 42°F
(-18°C)
(-18°C)
Tuesday
Showers Likely and Breezy
High: 44°F
(-18°C)
(-18°C)