Str8-Up brings the heat to Sounds on Centre
By Kate Kimmel
The soulful sounds of Jacksonville-based band Str8-Up filled the streets of Fernandina Beach last night during Sounds on Centre.
While attendance was lower...
City Commission begins budget talks, votes to keep current millage rate
By Julia Roberts
Unless budget discussions change minds, properties in Fernandina Beach will be taxed at the same rate in the 2025-26 fiscal year as...
Nassau County releases draft budget for fiscal year 2025-26
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners presented a draft budget for fiscal year 2025–26 at a budget workshop Monday, Aug. 28, 2025. Submitted photo
Waterfront Advisory Board reacts to city’s rejection of its recommendations
By Julia Roberts
Fernandina Beach Waterfront Advisory Board members say they are frustrated that their recommendations for action at the Fernandina Harbor Marina were rejected...
Nassau County School Board approves tentative budget, millage rates
By Tracy McCormick-Dishman
The Nassau County School Board unanimously approved tentative millage rates and a $318.2 million budget during a special meeting July 28, setting...
Multiple victims in Hilliard incident
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper held a news conference today after a triple deadly shooting in Hilliard last night. Photo courtesy Nassau County Sheriff's Office
Nassau County School Board faces $11M budget reduction due to family empowerment
by Tracy McCormick-Dishman
The Nassau County School Board confronted significant financial challenges during a July 21 special budget meeting, with Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns revealing...
A rainy day in Granada: Power and poetry at the Alhambra
By Debi Lander
On a recent trip to Spain, I reserved one day to explore Granada, a city steeped in history and home to one...
Jimmy’s Fishing Report: Shrimp season heats up
Jimmy Tomazinis
Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday now underway through August
By Tracy McCormick-Dishman
Parents and students across Nassau County can take advantage of significant savings during Florida's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which runs through...
