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Nassau NewsLine Daily Scoop — Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

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Nassau NewsLine Daily Scoop: Paid parking axed, FDOT open house, Yulee contractor arrest

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026

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Paid parking to continue through Nov. 18 as city ends One Parking contract. The City Commission voted Aug. 19 to terminate its paid parking agreement following the Aug. 18 special election; the program remains in effect until Nov. 18, the city said.
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FDOT to host open house on Atlantic Avenue resurfacing project. The $5 million project will resurface Atlantic Avenue and add bike lanes; an open house is set for Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Atlantic Recreation Center Auditorium.
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Yulee contractor arrested, accused of leaving home improvement projects unfinished. Jack Edwin Harris, 38, was arrested Monday and charged with organized fraud after a victim reported paying him $8,700 for work never completed; investigators believe there may be more victims, the sheriff’s office said.
Were you a victim? Contact Det. Crews →
Florida becomes first state to restrict Temporary Cash Assistance purchases. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state will prohibit Temporary Cash Assistance benefits from being used to buy tobacco, video games, tattoos and other non-essential items, with restrictions rolling out in phases.
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National Maritime Museum of the Gulf to open permanent Jimmy Buffett exhibit Sept. 12. The Mobile, Alabama exhibition will feature more than 130 artifacts from Buffett’s life; Fernandina Beach’s own Atlantic Avenue carries the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway designation.
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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 →

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 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

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The Nassau NewsLine Team

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