Nassau County School Board approves budget with reduced capital millage
by Tracy McCormick-Dishman
The Nassau County School Board approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget Tuesday night, but not before reducing the capital improvement millage from...
OHPA cuts salaries, votes to withdraw from FSTED
By Julia Roberts
In an effort to create a balanced budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, the Ocean Highway and Port...
How the ‘no paid parking’ petition works
By Julia Roberts
The current controversy regarding paid parking in downtown Fernandina Beach has proponents on both sides, both of which feel passionately about the...
County tentatively adopts $472.8 million budget, lowers property tax rate for fifth year
by Kate Kimmel
Nassau County commissioners voted Monday to tentatively adopt a $472.8 million countywide budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year while approving another reduction...
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...
Shredding, spinning, winning: Fernandina celebrates ninth annual Terry Kelly Skate Jam
By Kate Kimmel
Skaters and spectators of all ages filled Poe Pinson Skate Park on Saturday for the ninth annual Terry Kelly Skate Jam.
Wheels of...
Surfing Hurricane Erin’s waves
Photo by Southern Edge Studios
