Columns

The risks and rewards of being consecrated to God

Richard Doster
Friday, February 28, 2025
We’re almost always surrounded by insurmountable problems. There’s the mess in Ukraine, a sudden rash of plane crashes and natural disasters, from fire to flooding. Locally, there’s overdevelopment, the Fernandina Beach waterfront, too much traffic and too many tourists.
Wildlight skincare vendor Marriah's Homemade Skincare will be featured at the Fernandina Beach Market Place this Saturday, where musician Bryan Jarvis is scheduled to perform. Farm fresh tomatoes will be available for purchase at both the Fernandina Beach and Wildlight market locations. Submitted

Wildlight skincare vendor Marriah's Homemade Skincare will be featured at the Fernandina Beach Market Place this Saturday, where musician Bryan Jarvis is scheduled to perform. Farm fresh tomatoes will be available for purchase at both the Fernandina Beach and Wildlight market locations. Submitted

Twin markets serve fresh local goods Saturday

Judie Mackie
Friday, February 28, 2025
The Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market and the Wildlight Market Place, a combined farmers and arts market, will be open Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine.
Genes’ Storr Greene Matte finish gives the GV80 a contemporary look. Photo by B. Douglas, AutoEditor

Genes’ Storr Greene Matte finish gives the GV80 a contemporary look. Photo by B. Douglas, AutoEditor

Genesis GV80: Power and luxury in a premium package

Brian Douglas
Friday, February 28, 2025
Just 10 years ago, Hyundai Motor Group announced the Genesis luxury brand and launched its G90 flagship sedan. Not everyone thought that the newly aggressive South Korean automaker would succeed. The big-three German luxury marques Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were the market leaders.
Monarch caterpillars depend on Milkweed plants as their host, despite the toxic sap. While Monarchs have evolved to tolerate the plant's toxicity, if Milkweed doesn’t die back in the winter, the toxins can build up to levels that surpass the caterpillars' tolerance, leading to their death. Submitted photo

Monarch caterpillars depend on Milkweed plants as their host, despite the toxic sap. While Monarchs have evolved to tolerate the plant's toxicity, if Milkweed doesn’t die back in the winter, the toxins can build up to levels that surpass the caterpillars' tolerance, leading to their death. Submitted photo

A Monarch's journey begins with native milkweed

Taylor Clem
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Monarch butterflies are more than just beautiful visitors fluttering through our gardens—they are essential pollinators that play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting agricultural production. Unfortunately, Monarch populations are declining, and their survival is at risk.

How Fernandina Beach government works

Guest Columnist
Thursday, February 13, 2025
As the city moves through some critical decisions, there continues to be confusion about how Fernandina Beach actually governs itself.   The basic element of governing is the City Charter, initially approved when the city was incorporated.

Amendment shortens presidential power gap

Caleb Bryan
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
"Good Morning, guys and girls. We are entering the final week of President Joe Biden's lame-duck session." The students look up at me, wondering if I insulted our current president, made some cunning pass at his age and metacognitive decline, or made a 'lame' joke that just bombed.