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The city of Fernandina Beach can be proud of the history of the Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway. City officials and residents in the 1990s had a grand vision. They worked hard to achieve a noble goal of blending …

The hall at the Atlantic Rec Center on Atlantic Avenue buzzed with activity on the evening of May 7. An alliance of Democratic groups and interested citizens gathered to hear the three candidates for …

Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture has released a new book to introduce elementary school-aged children to Amelia Island's history. “Amelia, The Island: A Magical Time-Traveling 8 …

The Democratic Club of Amelia Island is sponsoring a candidate forum for the Democratic candidates for the Florida 4 th Congressional District on Thursday, May 7, in partnership with Unified Nassau …

The Nassau County Opening of the Beaches is May 16 and will include the 17th annual Wild Amelia Nature Eco/Expo Festival brought to us by Keep Nassau Beautiful. This year is expected to be the …

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 …

This fundraiser will benefit local charities Gracie's Kitchen and McKinney-Vento Program (MVP).  Gracie's Kitchen provides food for underserved members of our community. MVP …

Friends of the Library announces a fun community contest. The theme is “Unearth a Story,” which is the same theme as the summer reading program at the Fernandina Beach Library. All ages welcome. …

 The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival on Amelia Island is a celebration like no other — our own version of Mardi Gras, coastal style. Over the years, the festival has grown into a major …

Publix Super Markets CEO Kevin Murphy joined more than 45 employees on Earth Day Wednesday for a beach cleanup at Peters Point Beachfront Park, collecting roughly two …

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) is bringing the "Hate Ends Now" mobile exhibit to Fernandina Beach High School on Monday, March 30. The exhibition is housed inside a replica of …

The Amelia Concours awarded its top prizes to a 1931 Duesenberg Model J ‘Tapertail’ Speedster by Weymann and a 1969 McLaren M8B. The cars were among 275 entrants at this year's event which …

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day, we host a small electronics recycling event at Megabite to give the community a convenient way to responsibly dispose of old computers, phones, cables, and other …

Aiming to improve emergency response time, Baptist Health has joined Life Flight to station a medical transport helicopter at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. The placement of the Life Flight …

Local seniors will have access to free mobility equipment and personal care items during the Great Giveaway hosted by the Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA). The event will take place from …

The Amelia (formerly the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance) features a significant schedule shift with the centerpiece Concours d’Elegance moving to Saturday, March 7, rather than its traditional …

The right whale calving season is ending on a positive note. As of this week, 22 right whales have been born in the warm waters off the Southeastern U.S. Coast.

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 …

Barnabas Center announces the 2026 Hometown Heroes — individuals recognized for their outstanding impact on youth in Nassau County.

Mark your calendars for Amelia Island’s favorite book lovers’ event, March 11-14 – Fernandina Beach Library Friends of the Library's big spring sale. Whether you are a bookaholic, looking for a new hobby, …

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