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This unassuming structure, the community says, is an important piece of Fernandina Beach history. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

This unassuming structure, the community says, is an important piece of Fernandina Beach history. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

PAB denies replat request, recommends sending it to BOA

Whether a new townhome development will be built on the edges of the historic district of the city of Fernandina Beach still remains undecided, as the city’s Planning Advisory Board denied the developer’s request for a replat of the property, referring it to the city’s Board of Adjustment.
OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

The Ocean Highway and Port Authority said it will have two calls by cruise ships in the spring, one carrying 200 passengers and one with roughly 500 passengers, but OHPA commissioners have reservations about receiving larger ships.
Nassau County Public Library hosted another Cat Café in conjunction with Nassau County Animal Services last weekend to coincide with Dickens on Centre.

Nassau County Public Library hosted another Cat Café in conjunction with Nassau County Animal Services last weekend to coincide with Dickens on Centre.

The season of giving

Nassau County Public Library hosted another Cat Café in conjunction with Nassau County Animal Services last weekend to coincide with the always popular Dickens on Centre.
Adorable box of Grinch cookies from the Callahan Cookie Company.

Adorable box of Grinch cookies from the Callahan Cookie Company.

Three markets open for last-minute shopping

There are five Saturdays in December, so the Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market and the Fernandina Beach Arts Market will be open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but Dec. 17 will be the final Wildlight Market Place for 2022.

SAFMC moves ahead with red snapper limits

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has decided to move forward with reducing catch limits for red snapper, much to the chagrin of recreational and sports fishermen.

Jaguars to recognize new Americans at halftime

The judges of the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, working together with the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Jacksonville, are pleased to announce that for the fifth year in a row the Jacksonville Jaguars...