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The Classic Motors Amelia Island Kickoff and the Concours d’Lemons, hosted simultaneously Friday at Main Beach Park. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Classic Motors Amelia Island Kickoff and the Concours d’Lemons, hosted simultaneously Friday at Main Beach Park. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Multitude of car events boost appeal to visitors of concours

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Amelia Concours, formerly the Concours d’Elegance, has been regarded as one of the best car shows in the country over the years.  The prestigious car show features vehicles flown in from around the world. Attendees of this year’s event faced a $180 ticket with discounts for seniors and children.
Commissioner Genece Minshew

Commissioner Genece Minshew

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Commissioners push back on parks and rec proposal

Nick Blank
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Fernandina Beach city commissioners balked at a proposal from a firm that would study the city’s parks and recreation facilities, asking the consultants to reduce the proposal’s cost and focus on long-term plans for the facilities.
A local signs a recall petition in February at the Fernandina Beach Farmers Market - Mid-week Market. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A local signs a recall petition in February at the Fernandina Beach Farmers Market - Mid-week Market. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Recall advances to next stage

Nick Blank
Friday, March 6, 2026
A pair of recall petitions for two Fernandina Beach city commissioners who voted for paid parking downtown have acquired a suitable number of signatures and have been delivered to Nassau County election officials.
Julia Lizza, Vida Walden and Peggy Roselle plant flowers in a container in Downtown Fernandina Beach’s Pocket Park on Thursday. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Julia Lizza, Vida Walden and Peggy Roselle plant flowers in a container in Downtown Fernandina Beach’s Pocket Park on Thursday. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

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Volunteers help downtown bloom

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Downtown Fernandina has a morning routine of sorts — boats set out for fishing, residents jog down Centre Street, shop owners flip their signs to open, and volunteers with Flowering Fernandina make their quiet rounds, stopping at each container pot to tend the plants that brighten the historic...
Workers pour concrete outside the front entrance of the new ALDI on Wednesday, set to open at the Amelia Plaza this spring. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Workers pour concrete outside the front entrance of the new ALDI on Wednesday, set to open at the Amelia Plaza this spring. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

ALDI postpones opening

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
ALDI confirmed it is postponing the opening of its store on Amelia Island.The company previously announced that the store at 947 Amelia Plaza would open tomorrow. Due to a shift in "construction timing," the location may not open this month.
Jill Vozza, the owner of Sand and Sage Mystic Shoppe, stands in front of the wall of herbal teas at the store on Atlantic Avenue. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Jill Vozza, the owner of Sand and Sage Mystic Shoppe, stands in front of the wall of herbal teas at the store on Atlantic Avenue. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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Sand and Sage Mystic Shoppe promotes 'holisitic wellness'

Marisa DeMar
Friday, February 27, 2026
When Jill Vozza told others she was going to be opening a metaphysical shop in Fernandina Beach she was met with confused looks and a handful of doubtful replies.

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New pirate statue heads to waterfront

Marisa DeMar
Friday, February 27, 2026
The pirate statue carved by local high schooler, Jett Paxton, is set to be placed in the City of Fernandina Beach’s new waterfront park upon its completion in the Spring.
A magnolia tree is placed in the ground by workers from Liberty Landscape Supply on Thursday at Amelia River Waterfront Park. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

A magnolia tree is placed in the ground by workers from Liberty Landscape Supply on Thursday at Amelia River Waterfront Park. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

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Waterfront park opening date set

News Staff
Friday, February 27, 2026
With the installation of trees, the Amelia River Waterfront Park is one step closer to opening to the public. Magnolias, trident red maples, live oaks, palms, red cedars and more have made their way into the park’s grounds.

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Cable by cable, IQ Fiber increases Nassau presence

Nick Blank
Friday, February 27, 2026
On Nassau County roadways, it’s hard not to see an IQ Fiber vehicle.Founded in 2021 with private equity, IQ Fiber initially provided fiber-optic internet service in Jacksonville’s San Jose Forest area and Atlantic Beach. Since 2023, the company has made an aggressive push into Nassau, St.
Baptist Health, in collaboration with Life Flight, has stationed a medical transport helicopter at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, a strategic move designed to enhance response times and improve access to life-saving care throughout Northeast Florida.

Baptist Health, in collaboration with Life Flight, has stationed a medical transport helicopter at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, a strategic move designed to enhance response times and improve access to life-saving care throughout Northeast Florida.

Baptist Health boosts critical care in Nassau

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Medical transport helicopter based out of Fernandina Beach airport will cut response timesWith a Life Flight medical transport helicopter now stationed at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, Baptist Health is improving life-saving care capabilities for area residents.