News

Pictured are, from left, Danny Leeper (broker) with the realtors who have been with AIRS since the beginning — William Lorick, Lou Simmons and John Crawford.  Photo by Crystal Jozsa

Pictured are, from left, Danny Leeper (broker) with the realtors who have been with AIRS since the beginning — William Lorick, Lou Simmons and John Crawford. Photo by Crystal Jozsa

Amelia Island Real Estate Services turns 50

Founded in 1973, Amelia Island Real Estate Services has a long history on Amelia Island. In fact, it was around before there were any developments on the south end of the island and worked hand in hand to sell the dream that Charles Fraser envisioned.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moddy

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moddy

City looking into seeking AG opinion on impact fees

In light of allegations of misuse of impact fees by Fernandina Beach government, the city commission is moving forward to ask the Florida Attorney General to issue an opinion on the matter.
Yulee Little League held opening day ceremonies Saturday morning at the Yulee Sports Complex on Goodbread Road. Photos by Sean Rollo/special

Yulee Little League held opening day ceremonies Saturday morning at the Yulee Sports Complex on Goodbread Road. Photos by Sean Rollo/special

Yulee Little League opening day

Yulee Little League held opening day ceremonies Saturday morning at the Yulee Sports Complex on Goodbread Road.
McDowell pleads guilty to NCSO Deputy Moyer's murder. Photo courtesy of NCSO

McDowell pleads guilty to NCSO Deputy Moyer's murder. Photo courtesy of NCSO

McDowell pleads guilty to NCSO Deputy Moyers’s murder

Patrick McDowell has pleaded guilty to the murder of Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Moyers. At a deposition held Friday, March 10, McDowell and his attorneys came before the court to change his plea.
Ramona Jones, trustee with The Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation, presents a grant award to Barnabas Chief Development Officer Tania Yount and Callahan Office Empowerment Program Coordinator Joyce Knox. Submitted photo

Ramona Jones, trustee with The Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation, presents a grant award to Barnabas Chief Development Officer Tania Yount and Callahan Office Empowerment Program Coordinator Joyce Knox. Submitted photo

Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation funds Barnabas nutrition programs

The Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation has awarded the Barnabas Center with a grant in support of its mission to provide nutritious food to benefit Nassau County residents experiencing hunger.
Map of the city street resurfacing project. Submitted photo

Map of the city street resurfacing project. Submitted photo

Street resurfacing project

The city’s annual street resurfacing project is scheduled to begin March 14, and is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. This year’s project will involve the milling and resurfacing of nearly 3.3 miles of city streets.
First Love Brewing owners Kevin and Jessie O'Brien. Submitted photo

First Love Brewing owners Kevin and Jessie O'Brien. Submitted photo

First Love Brewing earns spot in top pizza places of U.S. and Canada

First Love Brewing, based in Fernandina Beach, is proud to share the news that it got a slice of the Yelp pie — pizza pie, that is. The rating giant recently named First Love Brewing a remarkable No. 23 out of the Top 100 pizza establishments throughout the entire United States and Canada.
Event attendees enjoying the opportunity to meet with some of the largest companies in the community. Submitted photo

Event attendees enjoying the opportunity to meet with some of the largest companies in the community. Submitted photo

Nassau County Chamber hosts ‘Doing Business with Big Business’

The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will host two "Doing Business with Big Business" events in the month of April. The first event, with representatives from the private sector, will take place on Tuesday, April 4, from 8:30-10 a.m.