By Mike Phillips Wow. Did that governor of ours ever give us something to think about. We thought our request for a million bucks to help us advance our riverfront stabilization project was a …

Nassau Habitat for Humanity (NHFH) has announced that this year’s inaugural Al Pertuz Impact Award for outstanding service recipient is Ed Stanley, a 23-year Habitat veteran. The award, established …

By Suanne Thamm Fernandina Beach wants YOU to consider running for city commission in 2024. It’s only June 2023, yet the airwaves are already full of campaign announcements for the 2024 …

Linda Hart Green “Why did people here turn so ugly?” mused Lisa Williams, her big green eyes open wide. Lisa is one of the artists who rents studio space in my gallery, Shady Ladies Art. We sat …

By Mike Phillips Recent events have convinced me that our reader comments service needs a bit of housekeeping. The issue is that once in a while, our usually thoughtful, civil and interesting …

Private organizations such as Citizens Defending Freedom-Nassau (CDF-Nassau) can assemble in public buildings and restrict who is allowed to attend their meetings, according to the Nassau County …

Evidently Citizens Defending Freedom - Nassau believes freedom isn't for everybody. CDF's meeting at American Beach Thursday night was off limits to local media and certain people it felt weren't …

Linda Hart Green One of my favorite Bible verses is from the gospel of John. The setting is the Upper Room and Jesus is preparing the disciples for His imminent departure. It is often read at …

By Linda Hart Green Linda Hart Green “Why are they so angry?” Have you thought that after reading comments on social media? Have you wondered the same about yourself? I had time to consider …

By Linda Hart Green Linda Hart Green I grew up in a suburb of New Jersey just five miles from center city Philadelphia. At the time, no building could be taller than the top of William Penn’s hat. …

By Linda Hart Green “Will you offer a prayer, Reverend?” I have been asked that question countless times over many years and the answer was always, “Yes!” I am fortunate that prayer comes …

By Darlene Drury FBHS class of 1974 I was born and raised a Fernandinian. When I was growing up, I had no role models. I always felt alone and ashamed because I knew I was different. In an effort to …

By Chip Ross Steve Nicklas writes an opinion column called “Steve's Marketplace” for the Amelia Island Living eMagazine. The columns routinely spew a litany of complaints and recommendations …

By Faith Ross Recently Tammi Bach, the Fernandina Beach City Attorney, gave a workshop for the city’s Board of Adjustment. Based on her advice to the board, it seems our local government might not …

  By Rev. Linda Hart Green Rev. Linda Hart Green Is difference dangerous? There are those who think so. Even proximity to differences is hard for some to accept. Yet diversity is a main …

By Taina Cristner In early 2006, at the beginning of the aughts' housing bubble, the city of Fernandina Beach rewrote the city’s Land Development Code. Then-City Attorney Braga, at the request of …

Dear Nassau County Commissioners, The county’s reduction of coastal building height in 2021 was appropriate and in line with both the foundation of our economy and the state’s encouragement to …

By Rev. Dr. Mark Charles I was told a story today about an individual in our town who was making payment on an account at a local business the week before Easter. As they were doing so the staff …

A Letter to  the Nassau County Commissioners and County  Attorney: Nearly two years ago, the Amelia Tree Conservancy, Sanctuary Property Owners Association and other members of the community sought …

By Rev. Linda Hart Green Rev. Linda Hart Green In 2010, I was a pastor in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The town’s name may mean nothing to you unless you are a New Jersey transplant to Florida like me, …