Timothy Homan and Jake Thiel departed from Fernandina Beach Marina for a 780-mile, eight-day jet ski voyage that will benefit the nonprofit Active Minds. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader
Local
Indie folk band graces Tigre Island Room to end tour
Nick Blank
A Charleston, South Carolina-based indie folk band will wrap up their tour at Fernandina Beach’s Tigre Island room at the end of the month.Easy Honey has never played in Fernandina Beach but will head downtown on Aug.
Friday, August 21, 2026
Commissioner Joyce Tuten at Wednesday's Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader
Fernandina Beach commissioners rescind paid parking contract
Nick Blank
After all the research, furor, energy, debate, implementation, and finally a rejection at the ballot box disputing the program’s existence, paid parking is set to be no more.Commissioners approved scrapping the controversial program Wednesday night with a 4-1 vote after about an hour of discussion.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
NCSO aims for more transparency with Flock
Amy Mulligan
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is working to give residents a closer look at how its Flock Safety license plate reader system is being used as an investigative tool as law enforcement agencies face growing scrutiny over the technology.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Fernandina Beach voters approve paid parking question, elect Inglis to Seat 4
Nick Blank
Two major questions were answered by Fernandina Beach voters Tuesday night.Residents resoundingly came out against paid parking with a 74.9% to 25.1% margin, or 4,168 to 1,397 votes, respectively. In the City Commission 4 race, former Shrimp Festival Chair Scott Inglis (50.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Primary Election Results
News Staff
City of Fernandina Beach Commission Seat 4: Scott Inglis (50.67%) Wins Len Kreger: 25.26%Staci McMonagle: 24.07% Citizen InitiativeOrdinance Requiring Voter Approval for Paid Parking in the City of Fernandina Beach: YES (74.90%) No: 25.1%Nassau County Board of County CommissionersDistrict 2 - A.M.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A seagull stands on the beach Aug. 8 as a storm rolls in over the water at Main Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Seagull keeps eye on the storm
Ashley Chandler
Friday, August 14, 2026
Some graves at Bosque Bello Cemetery mark the resting spot of locals who died in the 1800s. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Bosque Bello Cemetery closer to National Register of Historic Places
Amy Mulligan
Bosque Bello Cemetery is going to Washington. The Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources approved adding it to the National Register of Historic Places. The application now goes to the National Parks Services for final approval.
Friday, August 14, 2026
An aerial view of MLK Jr. Park’s current condition.
Parks & Recreation committee recommends MLK Park design
Nick Blank
Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Committee members have recommended a design for the revamp of MLK Jr. Center Park for city commissioners to consider.
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Surf Restaurant & Bar comprises seven structures, the first of which was built in 1959. It sits on a 1.86-acre property at 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., and includes a beach motel. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Homes could replace Surf Restaurant
Nick Blank
A Fernandina Beach restaurant in business for about 70 years announced it was closing next month to an outpouring of sentiment of social media, while a developer plans 13 homes at the location.The Surf Restaurant & Bar comprises seven structures, the first of which was built in 1959. It sits on a 1.
Friday, August 14, 2026