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Nassau County CLAM committee backs Piney Island purchase, St. Mary’s Farm conservation easement

By Kate Kimmel The Nassau County Conservation Land Acquisition and Management Committee voted Oct. 30 to recommend that county commissioners vote to acquire Piney Island...

Fernandina weighs Elm Park redesign as residents voice concerns

By Kate Kimmel Fernandina Beach officials reviewed two redevelopment options for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center on Tuesday night, igniting a debate...

Makeover or Mate: City Commission discusses future of Peg Leg Pete

By Kate Kimmel Downtown District Manager Lisa Finkelstein outlined three options for the future of the Peg Leg Pete statue at Tuesday’s Fernandina Beach City...

County’s beach amendment sparks settlement backlash

By Kate Kimmel A disagreement over the meaning of a recent legal settlement erupted last Monday when Save Historic American Beach founder Mark Dawkins accused...

County approves rezoning plan near SR 200 despite pushback from riding center advocates

By Kate Kimmel The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board voted to transmit a rezoning plan that would allow large-scale development on roughly 3,000 acres...

Untangling the truth: Festival fights to save right whales from extinction

By Tracy McCormick-Dishman What brings one of the world's most endangered whales to Fernandina Beach each winter? The answer lies in the warm, shallow waters...

City of Fernandina Beach project updates for the week of Oct. 27, 2025

Welcome to this edition of our weekly community update, designed to keep you informed about ongoing developments and initiatives throughout our city. This week's...

Hilliard Airpark preserves Florida’s aviation heritage as one of state’s last public grass runways

Staff report In an era when most airports have transitioned to paved runways, Hilliard Airpark stands as a living reminder of Florida's aviation heritage, offering...

New accessible playground opens at Fort Clinch State Park

Staff report Fort Clinch State Park has unveiled a new state-of-the-art accessible playground, offering children of all abilities a chance to play together in one...

North Atlantic right whale population shows modest increase

Staff report The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population has increased for the fourth consecutive year, offering cautious optimism for a species that migrates...
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