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Nassau NewsLine Daily Scoop: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

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Election Day is Tuesday: What Nassau voters need to know. Early voting ends Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring photo and signature ID, and note mail ballots must arrive by 7 p.m. Nov. 3.
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Nassau voters to decide school millage renewal Nov. 3. A yes vote keeps the existing 1-mill tax for four more school years, with 70% going to employee pay; the district says it would not raise the current rate.
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Demolition begins at Brett’s Waterway as Fernandina Beach moves forward with marina redevelopment. The 1984 seafood restaurant is coming down over several weeks as part of the city’s $12.5 million marina redevelopment, expected to finish around December 2027.
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Nassau County releases draft data center report, opens public comment through Jan. 8. The 66-page draft recommends strong local rules on zoning, water, power and noise; a second public workshop is Nov. 9.
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Egans Creek Greenway grows by nearly 10 acres. A donated wetland parcel and a discounted one-acre purchase on Sadler Road will stay natural under city management, thanks to North Florida Land Trust and Fernandina Beach.
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Community Calendar

To submit items to the Community Calendar, email editor@nassaunewsline.net

OCT 30 Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Costumed kids collect treats from Centre Street shops. 10 a.m. – noon. | Downtown Fernandina Beach.

OCT 30 Nassau County Halloween Festival

Free family fun with Trick-or-Treat Alley, hayrides and a costume contest. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee.

OCT 30 Lobster Fest To Go

Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise sells live or cooked lobster for pickup. | Atlantic Rec Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach.

OCT 31 Nassau County Halloween Bash

Free celebration for all abilities with a chili cook-off, pie-eating and costume contests. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Nassau County Fairgrounds, 543378 U.S. 1, Callahan.

OCT 31 Trunk or Treat

Free, hosted by American Legion Post 401. 6 – 10 p.m. | 37405 Henry Smith Road, Hilliard.

NOV 4 Storytime at the Yulee Library

Singing, dancing and stories for ages 0-4, open to all. 10:15 – 11 a.m. | Yulee Branch Library, 76346 William Burgess Blvd.

NOV 4 – 7 Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Thousands of used books, puzzles and games. Members-only preview Nov. 4, 3 – 6 p.m. | Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. Details

NOV 10 Knit2Gether

Cozy gathering for knitters of all levels, ages 18 and older. 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Yulee Branch Library, 76346 William Burgess Blvd.

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

Get Involved! Civic Meetings

Upcoming

  • Wednesday, Nov. 4 (5 p.m.): Fernandina Beach City Commission workshop (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
  • Wednesday, Nov. 4 (6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach City Commission regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
  • Monday, Nov. 9 (3-5 p.m.): Nassau County second public workshop on data center development (Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee).
  • Monday, Nov. 9 (5-6 p.m.): Nassau County School Board workshop and agenda review (District Administrative Auditorium, 1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach).
  • Thursday, Nov. 12 (6-7 p.m.): Nassau County School Board regular meeting (District Administrative Auditorium, 1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach).
  • Tuesday, Nov. 17 (4:30-6 p.m.): Amelia Island Trail Phase 5 public meeting, with an open house and a 6 p.m. presentation and comment period (Peck Auditorium, 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach).

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The Nassau NewsLine Team

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