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 …

A group of artistic American Beach ladies and children met recently at Barnabas Center, Inc., a non-profit organization in Fernandina Beach, to paint bowls in preparation for the Center's …

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Barnabas Center invites the community to a simple but meaningful meal supporting neighbors in need. The 13th annual Empty Bowls Luncheon will take place Tuesday, Nov. 24, …

FERNANDINA BEACH – Local Author Lynette Ebberts is proud to announce the release of her long-awaited memoir, "What Are The Chances? A Faith-Led Journey of Hope, Healing, and Hell on Earth," …

Celebrate Christmas in July with JOY to the Children at The Green Turtle in Fernandina Beach on July 23 from 6-8 p.m.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Publix Super Markets Charities surprised Barnabas Center with a donation ahead of the store’s July 2 grand opening. Publix Manager Josh Williamson presented the Barnabas …

First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach’s 1,500-pound bronze bell has been reinstalled after a months-long refurbishment project and will ring again on July 8.

As hurricane season gets underway, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) and the Florida Council on Aging have teamed up to help local seniors prepare for …

Women of Nassau (WON) recently completed one of its 2026 philanthropy efforts by raising $4,000 at a well-attended Mad Hatter Tea Party with donations to two deserving nonprofits in Nassau County. …

Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching …

More than 300 volunteers converged Saturday morning at the Atlantic Recreation Center with a singular mission: pack 46,000 meals in about three hours for food-insecure children and families in …

Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) has announced the opening of the Tom & Julie Wood Community Pantry, a new food pantry designed specifically to meet the unique needs of older adults in …

As we ring in the new year, I wanted to center myself on finding gratitude for the things in the world going in a positive direction. It only took three hours into 2026 when I encountered a group of …

This is an update to inform you that our paddle this year will be held Saturday June 13th.  This year's paddle we will be raising money for "Building Battle Buddies" a Nassau County non-profit …

Take Stock in Children of Nassau County (TSICN) announces the return of their annual Light Up a Life Gala on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Take …

First Presbyterian Church will hold three services on Christmas Eve at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. The 5 p.m. service will be a children’s Christmas pageant. All three services will include beloved carols, …

It’s Christmas Eve, and Rat and Mole are out for a stroll. On their way home to Riverbank, it begins to snow. That’s when it happens . . . will they make it home?   The …

Gratitude, music, and joy filled the air as Memorial United Methodist Church welcomed over 1,000 neighbors to its first-ever Gathering in Gratitude free community fall festival last Saturday. The aim …

The Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach has received the Rotary International 2024-25 Club Excellence Award. This award honors clubs “for fostering a positive experience for its members and …

It’s that time of year — holidays are approaching, and soon we will see volunteers ringing bells to support the Salvation Army’s Hope House. It has been a tradition for more than 17 …