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Local artist raises funds for Micah’s Place with event at Sandbar

Amy Mulligan
Thursday, October 1, 2026
For Tina McDaniel, a Paint & Sip event is about more than putting a brush to canvas. It is about giving people an opportunity to relax, discover something creative and, now, support an organization that once helped her through one of the most difficult periods of her life.

FHP: 76-year-old woman killed in Yulee hit-and-run

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed by a vehicle that fled Wednesday morning, a Florida Highway Patrol report said.FHP said the pedestrian death occurred in the 87000 block of Roses Bluff Road in Yulee just south of the St. Marys River and the state line around 10 a.m.

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FBPD: Beach fire ‘suspicious’

Nick Blank
Friday, September 25, 2026
A fire that destroyed an apartment behind Hammerhead beach bar on Saturday is under investigation, the Fernandina Beach Police Department said.FBPD Chief Jeff Tambasco said the fire, which occurred around 4:18 p.m., is an ongoing investigation.
Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in Fernandina Beach in May to announce an extended red snapper season.

Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in Fernandina Beach in May to announce an extended red snapper season.

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Fall snapper season Oct. 9 - Oct. 22

News Staff
Friday, September 25, 2026
The federal government has approved Florida’s request to expand the 2026 Fall Atlantic red snapper season.
Volunteers pick up litter at Burney Park during the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup Day. the 2026 event will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at several locations, including Burney Park. Submitted

Volunteers pick up litter at Burney Park during the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup Day. the 2026 event will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at several locations, including Burney Park. Submitted

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Nassau organizations ready to team up for International Coastal Cleanup Day

Amy Mulligan
Friday, September 18, 2026
For nearly three decades, Keep Nassau Beautiful has been bringing Nassau County residents together to clean up the community’s beaches, waterways, parks and roadways as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Nassau County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard during the ceremony.

Nassau County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard during the ceremony.

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Nassau honors lives lost, first responders on 9/11

Amy Mulligan
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, Nassau County first responders gathered Friday to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives and honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel and civilians who ran toward danger to help others.

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Residents, visitors recall 9/11 impact 25 years later

Nick Blank
Friday, September 11, 2026
On Centre Street Wednesday, people flocked to the shade, snacked on the promenades and rested on benches in between the restaurants and shops.Even in September, it still feels like July. Even 25 years later, when you mention 9/11, something still lingers in people.