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Nassau NewsLine Daily Scoop — Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

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Nassau NewsLine Daily Scoop: America’s Youth founder steps back, e-bike safety rules, CityView outage

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After nearly three decades, John Gilbert Sr. steps back from America’s Youth. Gilbert, founder of the Fernandina Beach nonprofit, retired June 30 citing declining health, though he says the fee-free after-school and mentoring program he built isn’t going anywhere.
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Nassau County students must pass safety course before riding e-bikes on campus. Middle and high school students need district authorization before riding e-bikes or e-scooters to school this year, Superintendent Kathy Burns said.
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City’s online permitting system offline for migration this week. The city’s CityView permitting system will be offline Thursday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Aug. 28; building inspection and permit requests should be submitted by email during the outage.
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Century Communities expands in Nassau County with two new developments. The homebuilder is moving ahead with Hidden Lake and Mills Bridge in Fernandina Beach, following the sellout of its Concourse Crossing community earlier this year, according to a recent release.
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Florida’s four-month hunting, fishing and camping sales tax holiday starts Sept. 1. Qualifying outdoor recreation supplies will be exempt from state sales tax from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, according to the Florida Department of Revenue.
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Civic meetings

Upcoming

  • Thursday, Aug. 27: Fernandina Beach Technical Review Committee, 10:00 a.m., City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St., Fernandina Beach.

Meeting Briefs

Board of County Commissioners, Monday, Aug. 24 — Commissioners voted to shift ocean rescue funding to tourism tax dollars. Read the meeting briefs →

Fernandina Beach City Commission, Tuesday, Aug. 19 — Commissioners voted to rescind the city’s paid parking contract. Read the meeting briefs →

Nassau County School Board, Thursday, Aug. 13 — The board ratified union contracts and voted to move toward a self-funded health insurance program. Read the meeting briefs →

County Agendas | City Agendas | School Board Agendas →

Community Calendar

AUG 27 Women’s Self Defense Class

Hands-on class designed to teach practical techniques to recognize potential threats, improve awareness, and respond confidently in dangerous situations. Space is limited; register at nassauso.com/womens-basic-self-defense. 6:00 p.m. | Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

AUG 27-29 “And Then There Were None”

Amelia Community Theatre presents the Agatha Christie mystery. $25 adults, $10 students; tickets at AmeliaCommunityTheatre.org or (904) 261-6749. Box office hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 90 minutes before curtain on show dates. 7:30 p.m. | 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach.

AUG 29 Fernandina Beach Market Place Farmers Market

Fresh organic produce, pastries, local honey, artisan foods, and live acoustic music by Alex Delfs. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | N. Seventh St., Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach.

AUG 29 “The Story of Jazz — Bebop, Blues & Beyond”

The Dynamic Les DeMerle and his band, with vocalist Bonnie Eisele, pay tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and other hitmakers. $35 tickets at StoryAndSongArts.org. 5:00 p.m. | Story & Song Center for Arts, 1430 Park Ave., Fernandina Beach.

AUG 31 Summer Taizé Musical Prayer Service

The parish’s Taizé ensemble leads a reflective, 35-minute service of simple sung prayer, scripture, intercession and silence to close out the summer season. All are welcome. 7:00 p.m. | St. Michael Catholic Church, Fourth and Broome streets, Fernandina Beach.

SEP 1 Ukulele Fun Group

Free and open to anyone; bring an instrument or just your voice. Information: (904) 261-7020. 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Island Art Association, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.

SEP 1 – 30 “Endless Summer” Nouveau Art Show

Save the date: open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays, and until 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Best of Show honors went to Sandra Pineault’s “Jubilation.” | Island Art Association, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.

Find More: For more local events, visit fernandinaevents.com

Have a community event to share or a news tip for our team? Email us — we’re always listening!

The Nassau NewsLine Team

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