Regional

The city of Fernandina Beach is facing hard decisions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the hardest was closing the beaches Saturday in order to discourage groups of people from gathering and possibly spreading the virus. But, as with most situations, much of the city’s response...

As of Saturday morning, there was still only one confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in Nassau County, and city and county officials expressed their intention to keep it that way. Crowds of students, tourists, and local citizens looking for a safe place to...

Taking the next step to prevent the spread of coronavirus, most Nassau County county commissioners participated in a board meeting Monday evening by conference call. Physically present were Chairman Danny Leeper, County Manager and Attorney Michael Mullin, Assistant County Manager Taco Pope, Office...

Per City Manager Dale Martin, the city has closed the vehicle access to beach parking at Sadler Road-Seaside Park as of noon today: "Despite continuing public awareness efforts related to Covid-19 and social distancing, people continue to congregate. The ability of vehicles to park in the...

In the face of a global pandemic, local first response teams are taking precautions and advising residents to do likewise, and to stay calm. The News-Leader checked in with the chiefs of the Fernandina Beach fire and police departments as well as Nassau County Fire Chief Brady Rigdon and Sheriff...

Harry Harrison, the chairman of the 2020 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival said Monday morning that the annual event that draws thousands to Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island has been canceled for 2020. In a letter to vendors and supporters, Harrison wrote: “Because of the unexpected...