Regional

One of Fernandina Beach’s new city commissioners says he supports wearing a mask to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, but believes it is “dishonest” to approve a requirement that cannot be enforced by law enforcement officials. The COVID-19 pandemic was the first thing discussed at the...

As part of its 30 for 30 program, which commits to install 30 million solar panels in Florida by 2023, Florida Power & Light has built its first solar energy center in Nassau County at the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park in Yulee. The plant is one of five new centers FPL had coming online...

The Nassau County Emergency Management director defended his department’s work in organizing the distribution of the much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine, during a special meeting Thursday of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners.

Lisa Finkelstein stepped into the position of Fernandina Beach Main Street executive director in November and is employing her experiences in business, fundraising and economic development to help the Fernandina Beach business community thrive. Finkelstein is originally from Pennsylvania and...

As the much-anticipated rollout of a coronavirus vaccine begins, Nassau County Emergency Services wants to ensure the county has a system in place that will ensure a smooth process, enabling people to receive a vaccination without the long waits other Florida counties are experiencing. To that...

Slipholders at the Fernandina Harbor Marina received a temporary reprieve from an increase in slip rental rates.  Oasis Marinas said it “missed the boat” when it raised some rates soon after the company took over management of the city-owned marina Dec. 1, and the former rates will be in...

Company officials say the buyout of Indigo Golf Partners by golf course management company Troon will not affect current negotiations between Indigo and the city of Fernandina Beach regarding the city’s golf course. Troon and Indigo announced the purchase Jan. 4. Golf Inc. magazine called the...

During the week following Christmas, Nassau County added 536 new COVID-19 cases to its numbers, with positive test results jumping 4%, Florida Department of Health – Nassau Director Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel told the Nassau Board of County Commissioners...