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Residents reminded to prep for storms as NWS keeps eye on systems

An area of low pressure is expected to form this weekend over the northeastern Gulf and then move slowly northeast early next week.Kirsten Chaney, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jacksonville said the NWS is monitoring an area of low pressure in the Gulf.

Publix back in business

Sentiments of excitement and relief were shared by the those waiting in line for the opening of the rebuilt Publix in Fernandina Beach.“The universe is back in order,” Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Genece Minshew said ahead of the ribbon cutting.

Watch group marks 200th sea turtle nest of 2026 season

Amelia Island’s sea turtles are making the most of the 2026 nesting season.By the end of June, volunteers with the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch documented more than 200 sea turtle nests along the island’s 11.

Cookbook serves up 250 years of history through Nassau County recipes

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the West Nassau Historical Society is inviting residents to explore the nation's history one recipe at a time.

Fernandina Beach man killed in motorcycle crash

A 21-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a stopped car on Fletcher Avenue on Thursday night.

Fernandina Beach, RYAM hit impasse

When will Publix open? June, July, or late summer?

Publix is set to reopen on Amelia Island this summer, a company spokesperson confirmed to the News-Leader on Tuesday.No date has been set, Publix Media Relations Manager Hannah Herring said.Speculation has been swirling on social media about the store’s reopening.

Amelia Island is tree haven all year long

Amelia Island continues to lead the way in tree conservation with the addition of two more arboreta on the island. Simmons Road Park and the Bosque Bello Cemetery’s designation as Level 1 arboretums brings the total number on the island to 11.

Judge halts recall efforts

A Nassau Circuit Court judge has ruled in favor of two Fernandina Beach city commissioners seeking to halt a recall effort against them. Judge Marianne Aho on Wednesday granted a temporary injunction on behalf of commissioners Genece Minshew and Tim Poynter against the recall.

Keel Court residents evacuated due to brush fire

Residents in a local neighborhood were forced to evacuate for a short time today, when a brush fire broke out.Early this afternoon, Nassau County Fire Rescue responded to a large brush fire active near Keel Court in Fernandina Beach.