City awards banking contract to First Federal after rebid
By: Kate Kimmel
City commissioners on Tuesday voted to award a five-year management banking services contract to First Federal Bank, selecting the incumbent institution after...
Community First announces plans for Fernandina Beach branch
By: Kate Kimmel
Community First Credit Union of Florida is planning to expand its presence in Nassau County with a new branch in Fernandina...
‘Now or never’: City approves $2.1M land buy for future City Hall site
By: Kate Kimmel
Fernandina Beach Commissioners approved the purchase of two downtown parcels across from City Hall on Tuesday in what they described as a...
County considers alcohol sales at new amphitheater as Westside Regional Park nears completion
By: Kate Kimmel
Alcohol could be served at Nassau County’s planned amphitheater in Westside Regional Park under a proposed ordinance change set for a...
Nassau unveils plans for major industrial park following $6.25M state grant
By: Kate Kimmel
Plans for a large industrial park in rural Nassau County were unveiled Monday night after the county was awarded $6.25 million in...
County drafts RISE program offering up to $20K for small-business expansion
By: Kate Kimmel
Nassau County officials are drafting a new economic development program aimed at helping small businesses expand, part of a broader effort...
County attorney flags state legislation that could impact Nassau development, taxes and liability
By: Kate Kimmel
With the Florida Legislature scheduled to adjourn its 2026 regular session on March 13, lawmakers are advancing several bills that could significantly...
City takes control of marina as private operator bows out
By: Kate Kimmel
Facing an April 1 exit by its private marina operator Alliance Marine, Fernandina Beach commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to shift marina...
Nassau health study: Cost and transit gaps limit care
By: Kate Kimmel
Nassau County residents — particularly those living in rural areas — face significant barriers to accessing health care, with the county trailing...
County Reduces $588,000 in Fines to $7,937 in Callahan Code Case
By: Kate Kimmel
County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to reduce $588,000 in code enforcement penalties tied to a Callahan property to $7,937, concluding a...
