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Friends who knew Franz Mitchell describe a gentleman who never lost his cool.

A 32-year-old Yulee man is accused of breaking into a vape shop in Yulee late last week, according to a news release from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

While the city of Fernandina Beach canceled most holiday events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Christmas tree still adorns the downtown waterfront.

Members of the Elm Street Sportsman Association gathered at the MLK Jr. Center Friday to organize more than 70 turkeys to be donated to needy local families.

Fernandina Beach’s Marina Advisory Board held its last meeting on Monday with Joe Springer acting as marina manager of the Fernandina Harbor Marina.

The race for the Group 2 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission will end Dec. 8, when candidates Genece Minshew and David Sturges meet in a runoff election.

During a county commission meeting on Monday, Nassau County Emergency Management Director Greg Foster said 65 positive tests for the coronavirus were reported over the weekend.

People walking to and from the beach often damage the dunes that protect Amelia Island from flooding and storm surge.

A disabled veteran can enjoy the freedom of the water and take part in a local event that raises funds through a kayak race, thanks to the efforts of Amelia Island Kayak Excursions and Cross the Li

The holidays will look much different as the Fernandina Beach City Commission on Tuesday evening canceled Christmas events, including an annual parade and the traditional New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop