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A record 27,000 automotive enthusiasts celebrated car culture over the four-day motoring event. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet named Best in Show at The Amelia. Photo by Hagerty

A record 27,000 automotive enthusiasts celebrated car culture over the four-day motoring event. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cabriolet named Best in Show at The Amelia. Photo by Hagerty

29th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO was crowned Best in Show, Concours de Sport while a 1947 Delahaye 135MS Narval Cariolet took home Best in Show, Concours d’Elegance at the 29th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance.
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.
City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

Planning board questions LDC amendments

Julia Roberts
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Fernandina Beach Planning Advisory Board members say they want more information before they take any action regarding amendments to the city’s Land Development Code. Changes to the LDC have been a point of discussion for months.
“Betty’s Rose Garden” brightens a large, flowering bed, providing a classy touch to any festivity. More than 20 varieties of mature trees, flowering plants, bushes and grasses dot the landscape. Photo by Rikky Sanders, Rikky Sanders Photography

“Betty’s Rose Garden” brightens a large, flowering bed, providing a classy touch to any festivity. More than 20 varieties of mature trees, flowering plants, bushes and grasses dot the landscape. Photo by Rikky Sanders, Rikky Sanders Photography

Living legacy: Berkman Pavilion and Memorial Garden

News Staff
Thursday, February 29, 2024
The Nassau County Council on Aging recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Berkman Pavilion and Memorial Garden.  The idea for the Berkman Pavilion and Memorial Garden first came to Nassau County Council on Aging President and CEO Janice Ancrum in 2016.
The Citizens’ Task Force for Safe Walking and Biking spoke to the Fernandina Beach City Commission about projects on Amelia Island that are planned, underway or completed. The Schools to Downtown Waterfront Trail is in early planning stages, and city staff will work to issue a Request for Proposals for companies to construct the project. The Task Force hopes design of the trail can be funded with impact fees, while grants could pay for construction. Submitted

The Citizens’ Task Force for Safe Walking and Biking spoke to the Fernandina Beach City Commission about projects on Amelia Island that are planned, underway or completed. The Schools to Downtown Waterfront Trail is in early planning stages, and city staff will work to issue a Request for Proposals for companies to construct the project. The Task Force hopes design of the trail can be funded with impact fees, while grants could pay for construction. Submitted

Biking task force gives report to city commission

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
During a report to the Fernandina Beach City Commission, a local biking advocacy group said the county has been responsive and helpful in creating a safe environment for cyclists, that the Florida Department of Transportation has not been responsive to the needs of cyclists and that cycling trail...
Fernandina Beach Optimist Club Vice President Jacquelin Osborne stands with spelling bee winner Cathy Le. Submitted

Fernandina Beach Optimist Club Vice President Jacquelin Osborne stands with spelling bee winner Cathy Le. Submitted

Spelling Bee winner Cathy Le headed to regional competition

Tracy Dishman
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
“Calculator” was the word that won it at the Feb. 21 annual Nassau County Schools Spelling Bee. The win will send 14-year-old Hilliard Middle-Senior High School student Cathy Le to the 80th annual regional Florida Times-Union Spelling Bee.
Michael Sharpe addressed the Fernandina Beach City Commission in opposition to plans for a park on the Amelia River waterfront. He said people who operate businesses out of the Fernandina Harbor Marina oppose the plan, as well. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Michael Sharpe addressed the Fernandina Beach City Commission in opposition to plans for a park on the Amelia River waterfront. He said people who operate businesses out of the Fernandina Harbor Marina oppose the plan, as well. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Community members sound off about park; city says boat ramp will stay

Julia Roberts
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Fernandina Beach city commissioners assured the public that none of them have any intention of making an effort to close the boat ramp at the city-owned Fernandina Harbor Marina and continue to have a dialogue with the public regarding plans for a park on the Amelia River waterfront.
The Nassau County School District office building located at 1202 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. File photo

The Nassau County School District office building located at 1202 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. File photo

What you need to know about book challenges in Nassau County

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, February 22, 2024
On April 22, 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 7 into law. HB 7 is largely centered on giving parents and members of the public broader access to the process of selecting — and eliminating — library books and instructional materials from schools.
Three county firemen were recognized on Wednesday for a rescue involving a runaway car last November. From left, Fire Chief Brady Rigdon, Engineer Joseph McGee, Engineer Seth Newman and Lt. Mr. Jeremy McAlee. Submitted

Three county firemen were recognized on Wednesday for a rescue involving a runaway car last November. From left, Fire Chief Brady Rigdon, Engineer Joseph McGee, Engineer Seth Newman and Lt. Mr. Jeremy McAlee. Submitted

Fearless firemen subdue runaway car

Pamela Bushnell
Thursday, February 22, 2024
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Nassau County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, three members of the county fire and rescue department were acknowledged for their heroic efforts to stop a runaway car with occupants inside. The incident took place Nov.