Fernandina Beach

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.
The Rev. Dawn Mayes of First Presbyterian Church applies the imposition of ashes for someone passing by at the corner of 6th and Centre streets, as Pastor John Benjamin Mandrick of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church watches. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Rev. Dawn Mayes of First Presbyterian Church applies the imposition of ashes for someone passing by at the corner of 6th and Centre streets, as Pastor John Benjamin Mandrick of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church watches. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Reflection and intention: Local Interfaith Clergy kick off Lent with annual ‘Ashes on the Go’ event downtown

Ashley Chandler
Friday, February 20, 2026
Christians kicked off the Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday this week. An annual event hosted by Interfaith Clergy allowed local Christians to kick off Lent with “intentionality” as the Rev. Dawn Mayes of First Presbyterian Church put it.
Carl Bazarian, left, stands with airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. Submitted photo

Carl Bazarian, left, stands with airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. Submitted photo

Miracle on the Hudson’ survivor reflects 17 years later

Nick Blank
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Carl Bazarian had a recurring dream until Jan. 15, 2009.Six to eight times a year since he was 25, he experienced sitting in the middle of the plane. It’s dark and he has total control. The problem is, the plane has no acceleration or propulsion, he said.
The Love Legacy Gala was held Saturday to raise money for the Amelia Island History Museum. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Love Legacy Gala was held Saturday to raise money for the Amelia Island History Museum. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Love stands the test of time: Love Legacy Gala a success for history museum

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
At the corner of Eighth and Centre streets this weekend was a scene straight out of a Fernandina Beach history book — carriage drivers open their doors for people wearing fancy gowns and top hats paired with bowties. They approached a party at the historic Hoyt House.
Nassau County Council on Aging President Janice Ancrum

Nassau County Council on Aging President Janice Ancrum

Nonprofits relieved as grocery stores inch toward reopening

Nick Blank
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
In a three-month span last year, Amelia Island’s two prominent grocery stores closed for redevelopment, increasing food insecurity and the burden on nonprofits to fill the gapThe Sadler Road Publix closed for redevelopment in late April last year.
Fernandina Ukulele Network members

Fernandina Ukulele Network members

Nice to know uke

Nick Blank
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A group of about 10 tunes their ukuleles, opens their songbooks, and strums away.
Atlantic Seafood partially demolished Wednesday at the Downtown Fernandina Beach Marina. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Atlantic Seafood partially demolished Wednesday at the Downtown Fernandina Beach Marina. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina says so long, to a seafood staple

Marisa DeMar
Friday, February 6, 2026
When the excavator began digging into the former Atlantic Seafood building in Fernandina Beach on Monday, resident Marian Phillips said it was like “watching her husband be buried all over again.”  Phillips was married to long time Atlantic Seafood employee Mike Lee.
Mike and Suzanne Doran' power boat, e Pied a Mer. Submitted photo

Mike and Suzanne Doran' power boat, e Pied a Mer. Submitted photo

Fernandina couple completes 6,000-mile North American boating journey

Ashley Chandler
Friday, February 6, 2026
A Fernandina Beach couple has completed a unique boating adventure that they said showed them how capable they truly are.Mike and Suzanne Doran completed America’s Great Loop in January. The loop is a 6,000-mile journey that circumnavigates the eastern part of the U.S.