Amelia Island Tree Commission wrestles with criteria for replanting program
By Kate Kimmel
The Amelia Island Tree Commission continued efforts, Wednesday, to shape the criteria for Nassau County's new tree planting program, focusing on how...
County urges boater safety after sea turtle strikes
Staff report
Nassau County officials are reminding boaters to exercise caution in local waters following boat strikes involving loggerhead sea turtles.
The Inwater Research Group recently...
City and Saltmarsh agree to terminate Atlantic Seafood lease
By Julia Roberts
After more than half a century selling bait and seafood at the Amelia River waterfront, Atlantic Seafood is giving up its lease...
City of Fernandina Beach project updates for the week of Sept. 1, 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...
Surfing Hurricane Erin’s waves
Photo by Southern Edge Studios
Nassau commissioners dismiss animal shelter concerns as volunteers cite neglect
By Julia Roberts
Nassau County commissioners appeared skeptical about concerns regarding conditions at the shelter managed by Nassau County Animal Services, talking more about the...
City asks TDC for financial support for revitalization
By Julia Roberts
Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Tim Poynter, who is a member of the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (TDC), wants the TDC to...
Nassau County Firefighters donate to Imagine Nassau
by Kate Kimmel
The Nassau County Professional Firefighters Union presented a check for one thousand dollars to Imagine Nassau to help animals in Nassau Shelters...
Sale of Nassau Amelia Utility to FGUA in public interest
By Kate Kimmel
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted Monday to sell the Nassau Amelia Utility (NAU) System to the Florida Governmental Utility Authority...
Volunteers say animal shelter conditions “horrific”
By Julia Roberts
Volunteers at Nassau County Animal Care and Control are bringing serious concerns regarding conditions in the NCAS shelter: Dogs in unsecured kennels....
