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Nassau NewsLine Daily Scoop: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026

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Fernandina Beach adopts final budget, millage rate, adds funding for Council on Aging after county cuts. Commissioners set the operating millage rate at 4.853 mills and adopted a $228 million total budget, adding $25,000 for the Nassau County Council on Aging after the county cut the nonprofit’s funding.
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Fernandina Beach police monitoring threats tied to volleyball incident. The department said intelligence detectives have been tracking threats connected to last week’s match but did not provide a specific number; police also clarified that a separate, unrelated assault investigation is not connected to the school incident.
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Applications open for Youth Leadership Nassau, deadline Sept. 18. The eight-session program for teens 15-18 offers hands-on experience with local business owners and community leaders, career exploration and workplace-ready skills; the $100 program fee covers all sessions, and 4-H membership is required if accepted.
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Community Calendar

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ONGOING Donate Books to Friends of the Library Book Sale

Drop donations at 511 S. 11th St., next to Head Start; multiple boxes of books or puzzles can be brought by Tuesdays or Fridays, 9-11 a.m. CDs, DVDs, textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, damaged books, yearbooks and outdated technology or travel guides are not accepted.

SEP 15 Amelia Island Genealogical Society: “Pre-1837 British Research From Your Armchair”

Guest speaker Paul Howe presents on British genealogical research. 7 p.m. | Fernandina Beach Branch Library.

SEP 15 – OCT 24 “Fired Up: Expressions in Clay”

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library presents a ceramic wall art exhibit by members of the Amelia Clay Guild; many works will be for sale. | Fernandina Beach Library, Community Room.

SEP 18 Fernandina Beach High School Homecoming Parade

Traditional parade route through downtown. Starts 5 p.m. | Fernandina Beach.

SEP 19 Nassau County Small Business Expo

Open for the community to learn about local and trusted Nassau County businesses. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Atlantic Recreation Center Auditorium, Fernandina Beach.

SEP 21 “Snakes of the World” with Wild Wonders Animal Show

Mike Rossi presents exotic and local snakes, covering habits, feeding and myths. 3 – 4 p.m. | Yulee Library, 32097.

SEP 25 “Fired Up: Expressions in Clay” Artist Reception

Meet the Amelia Clay Guild artists in person. 5 – 7 p.m. | Fernandina Beach Library, Community Room.

SEP 1 – 30 “Endless Summer” Nouveau Art Show

Save the date: open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays, and until 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Best of Show honors went to Sandra Pineault’s “Jubilation.” | Island Art Association, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.

OCT 3 Hilliard Harvest Festival

Vendor spots are still open. | Town of Hilliard.

Find More: For more local events, visit fernandinaevents.com

Get Involved! Civic Meetings

Upcoming

  • Wednesday, Sept. 16 (2 p.m.): Public information session on the Marina Redevelopment Project, covering seawall strengthening, riverfront access and marina operations improvements (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16 (5-6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach Board of Adjustment regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
  • Thursday, Sept. 17 (5-6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach Historic District Council regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).

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