Fernandina Beach

The fate of the Penny Press machine in Ship's Lantern is uncertain as pennies fade out of circulation. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

The fate of the Penny Press machine in Ship's Lantern is uncertain as pennies fade out of circulation. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

End of pennies changes payments

Amy Mulligan
Friday, March 13, 2026
Don’t expect exact change when you’re paying with cash if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that will allow retailers and consumers to round up or down to the nearest nickel. The House voted 111-1 Tuesday on the measure (SB 1074). Jacksonville Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon voted against it.
The Burger King building, located on 8th Street, has been sold for just over $2 million. Submitted photo

The Burger King building, located on 8th Street, has been sold for just over $2 million. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach Burger King sells for $2M

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The closed Burger King on 8th Street in Fernandina Beach changed hands for $2,050,000 on Feb. 26, records show. The buyer is Miami Beach-based 1940 Fernandina Beach LLC.
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

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

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

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

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

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.
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

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.