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Serenity white pearl paint contrasts with a black roof and body panels. Photo courtesy of B. Douglas, Autoeditor

Serenity white pearl paint contrasts with a black roof and body panels. Photo courtesy of B. Douglas, Autoeditor

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Hyundai Tucson Hybrid N Line: Where performance meets fuel economy

Guest Columnist
Thursday, March 14, 2024
When most people consider the word “hybrid” in a vehicle description, they assume that the gas and electric-powered model may be a bit more fuel efficient, but not too thrilling to drive. Think early Toyota Prius models.

Playing our part in ‘the renewal of all things’

Guest Columnist
Friday, March 1, 2024
The Westminster Confession of Faith describes the Bible as “the rule for faith and life.” We come to it, then, wanting to know how to live. We come asking: What does this passage want me to know? How do these verses want me to think? What are they telling me to do?
Honey from the St. Marys Bee Ranch in Hilliard is a feature at the Fernandina Beach Market Place this weekend. Submitted

Honey from the St. Marys Bee Ranch in Hilliard is a feature at the Fernandina Beach Market Place this weekend. Submitted

Discover the charm of Florida’s friendliest farmers market

Guest Columnist
Friday, March 1, 2024
The Fernandina Beach Market Place and the Wildlight Market Place in Yulee, each a vibrant heart of select Saturdays, will be welcoming visitors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Get ready for some serious flavor at both markets.

CDF: They don’t practice what they preach

News Staff
Friday, March 1, 2024
Letter to the Editor: I have read numerous posts and articles about the CCDF, especially Jack Knocke and Richard Lamkin. I was curious about their organization and why they feel the need to continually attack our local government and our school system.

Viewpoint: Planned dangerous ethanol plant violates city law

News Staff
Friday, March 1, 2024
An ethanol production plant has been proposed for Fernandina Beach by Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM). The company has said it is not required to provide details of the plant or its operation to the city commission. So far, the commission has declined to require RYAM to do so.

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Non-partisan election concerns

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
City Attorney Tammi Bach issued an opinion last week stating that Fernandina Beach City Commission candidates can use their party affiliations in advertisements and speeches during their campaigns.
Capt. Scott Barmby is pictured sending a favorite fly pattern from the bow while locating schooling winter sea trout. Photo by Terry Lacoss

Capt. Scott Barmby is pictured sending a favorite fly pattern from the bow while locating schooling winter sea trout. Photo by Terry Lacoss

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Hunt for winter specks

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Trolling with both hard and soft lures is a deadly winter fishing tactic for Northeast Florida sea trout, but it is now a seldom-used fishing tactic for saltwater fishermen. Cold water tempera-tures, a full moon and heavy rains will often shut down the once-active schools of area sea trout.

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I’m over all that

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
For whatever reason, certain recollections are forever seared into my memory. I’ll gladly regale you with tales of each regretful instance in which I didn’t purchase a pair of bargain-priced designer shoes. Care to challenge me to a game of classic TV trivia?