Letter to the Editor. Elected Nassau County commissioners represent the constituents that voted for them, pledging to serve and protect the rights of those citizens and to secure the quality of life they expect. We place …
I stood before the city commission last week because I wanted to share how and why I voted on the paid-parking citizen initiative — I think precision matters. I voted for the citizen initiative …
After talking myself out of writing this letter many times, here we go. Fernandina Beach (FHB) has a problem that's bigger than Paid Parking, over development and flooding combined. …
I made an irresponsible and hurtful comment on Facebook regarding the paid parking issue in Fernandina Beach when I wrote, “Guns were invented for things like this.” My comments were harmful to …
After two years of complaints the city has finally posted notice on Steve Simmons' property bounded by 3rd, 4th and Beech Streets — formerly known as the Tringali property. The notice references …
As our community experiences rapid growth, it may be time to seriously examine whether our current charter-based government structure is still serving residents effectively.
My name is Allan Haney, I am the Founder, President and Captain of the St. Marys Pirates Club. I would like to correct some information in your article that is incorrect. It was …
We have no idea of the status of the pending state lawsuit brought by Rayonier Performance Fibers, LLC., “ RYAM ” against the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida, “ CITY ”, other …
Fernandina’s City Commission with input from a volunteer Airport Advisory Commission have proposed to have more airplane hangars built on land at the Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex. Their plan …
I am writing to express my growing concern regarding the state of local journalism in our community, specifically as it pertains to the reporting of …
A recent letter responding to coverage of our local protest made a series of claims meant to settle the issue with a partisan shrug: Venezuelans are celebrating. The left is angry. That should tell …
Congressman Aaron Bean wants us to believe the biggest challenge facing Social Security is confusing language. That’s what his new bill, H.R. 5284, the Claiming Age Clarity Act, is supposed to …
The tragic assassination of Charles Kirk is a grim reminder of how destructive political violence is. We state emphatically: there is no place for violence in American politics. Unified Nassau …
Whether you are for or against paid parking, you might agree that the worst scenario is a flawed contract that causes all sorts of consternation and still doesn’t produce the desired …
Paid parking is the beginning of a broader debate on meeting the budget and revenue challenges facing Fernandina Beach. Along with the fierce opposition to paid parking, many residents are offering …
Throughout the discussion about implementing paid parking in downtown Fernandina Beach, many examples have been shared about the impact such a decision could have on our local restaurants and shops. …
As a resident and reader, I’m deeply troubled by the News-Leader’s decision to terminate reporter Julia Roberts following her effort to uphold basic journalistic integrity and …
I sit here, thinking about our country — this place I’ve always believed in — and wonder how we got here. I grew up in the 1960s and ’70s, when protest was an act of love. We …
Completely different from a traditional music festival, Make Music Day is a one-day-a-year event, free and open to anyone wanting to participate. Some activities provide “instrumentation” …
Congressman Aaron Bean’s recent statement is a masterclass in political deflection. While he claims to reject “illusion and confusion,” his commentary offers both in abundance …