Local woman arrested on arson charge following residential fire
NewsLine staff
A local woman was taken into custody on Nov. 20 by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and charged with arson following an investigation...
Trial date set for former Amelia Baptist financial officer charged with $570K embezzlement
NewsLine staff
A trial date has been set for April 2026 for Melissa Ganey English, the former financial secretary of Amelia Baptist Church who is...
Property buyer seeks major reduction in $588,000 county code fines
By Kate Kimmel
A Callahan property owner who recently bought a long-neglected parcel on Crawford Road is asking Nassau County to dramatically reduce more than...
School Board member proposes allowing military regalia at graduations
NewsLine staff
School Board Vice Chair Joe Zimmerman proposed Tuesday allowing graduating seniors with verified military enlistments to wear authorized military stoles, cords and regalia...
Commissioner proposes delaying paid parking pending citizen vote
By Tracy McCormick-Dishman
The Fernandina Beach City Commission could consider postponing paid parking implementation until after a citizen petition reaches the ballot, Commissioner Genece Minshew...
School board approves union contracts, honors schools of excellence
By Tracy McCormick-Dishman
The Nassau County School Board approved collective bargaining agreements with both employee unions at its Nov. 13 meeting, with both contracts receiving...
Nassau County School Board to vote on revised civility policy
By Tracy McCormick-Dishman
Nassau County School Board members will consider a revised civility policy at their Thursday meeting that restructures how public comments are handled...
DeSantis announces plan to expand Atlantic Red Snapper season
Staff report
Gov. Ron DeSantis came to Fernandina Beach on Monday to announce that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has submitted a proposal...
City of Fernandina Beach project updates for the week of Nov. 11, 2025
Welcome to this edition of our weekly community update, designed to keep you informed about ongoing developments and initiatives throughout our city. This week's...
Nassau County School District recognizes National Scholarship Month
By Tracy McCormick-Dishman
The Nassau County School District is observing November as National Scholarship Month, highlighting opportunities for students to secure financial aid for higher...






































