Fernandina sticks to denial of bioethanol plant, triggering new legal fight
By Kate Kimmel
Fernandina Beach city commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to maintain their position that a proposed bioethanol plant at Rayonier Advanced Materials’ Gum Street...
Nassau County CLAM committee backs Piney Island purchase, St. Mary’s Farm conservation easement
By Kate Kimmel
The Nassau County Conservation Land Acquisition and Management Committee voted Oct. 30 to recommend that county commissioners vote to acquire Piney Island...
Fernandina weighs Elm Park redesign as residents voice concerns
By Kate Kimmel
Fernandina Beach officials reviewed two redevelopment options for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center on Tuesday night, igniting a debate...
Makeover or Mate: City Commission discusses future of Peg Leg Pete
By Kate Kimmel
Downtown District Manager Lisa Finkelstein outlined three options for the future of the Peg Leg Pete statue at Tuesday’s Fernandina Beach City...
County’s beach amendment sparks settlement backlash
By Kate Kimmel
A disagreement over the meaning of a recent legal settlement erupted last Monday when Save Historic American Beach founder Mark Dawkins accused...
County approves rezoning plan near SR 200 despite pushback from riding center advocates
By Kate Kimmel
The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board voted to transmit a rezoning plan that would allow large-scale development on roughly 3,000 acres...
Untangling the truth: Festival fights to save right whales from extinction
By Tracy McCormick-Dishman
What brings one of the world's most endangered whales to Fernandina Beach each winter? The answer lies in the warm, shallow waters...
City of Fernandina Beach project updates for the week of Oct. 27, 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...
Hilliard Airpark preserves Florida’s aviation heritage as one of state’s last public grass runways
Staff report
In an era when most airports have transitioned to paved runways, Hilliard Airpark stands as a living reminder of Florida's aviation heritage, offering...
New accessible playground opens at Fort Clinch State Park
Staff report
Fort Clinch State Park has unveiled a new state-of-the-art accessible playground, offering children of all abilities a chance to play together in one...
