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EDITOR’S NOTE: Many Nassau County residents don’t know that St. Marys Riverkeeper, as part of a 15-member network of Riverkeeper organizations in Florida, is responsible for monitoring waterways …

The cruise ship idea is dead. As the Port of Fernandina master planning process drew toward a close March 8, the big news was that all mention of cruise ship traffic has been removed from the plan, …

The Ocean Highway Port Authority (OHPA) commissioners are preparing to vote on a final version of their new master plan March 8, 6 p.m., at the Nassau County Commission chambers in the James S. Page …

Nassau County Emergency Management (NCEM) will hold a multi-agency tabletop emergency response exercise in its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Feb. 28 – March 1. NCEM Director Tim Cooper said it …

The North End (Dee Dee Bartels) Boat Ramp is temporarily closed. A piling on the southern floating dock and gangway is broken and in need of repair. A contractor has already been mobilized and is …

By Mike Phillips What was expected to be a conclusive port commissioners meeting last evening was far less than conclusive. Decisions were not reached on cruise ships, cement powder or fertilizer …

By Mike Phillips Although the bureaucratic tangle around the Jasmine Street beach access clearly is the greatest concern in the state’s designation of impaired (polluted or otherwise troublesome) …

The Port of Fernandina has completed its first draft of a 10-year master plan. It’s very long, and very technical, but here are a few key points to focus on when it comes up for a public hearing …

By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics Another chapter involving former Nassau County Attorney   Michael Mullin is closed, as the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a settlement with former …

By Bill Gingrich Nassau County voters cast their election ballots in favor of who they wanted to see representing them in local offices all the way up to federal offices. This resulted in several new …

Pattillo Industrial Real Estate (PIRE) has announced the development of a 1.5 million-square-foot industrial complex within the Wildlight mixed-use, master planned community in Nassau County. The …

Nassau County is calling for evacuations of zones A and D as Tropical Storm Nicole becomes a hurricane and rakes the eastern coast of Florida. These two zones are low-lying and especially prone to …

By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics A bond plan to kick-start Nassau County’s land conservation, amid skyrocketing development, received support in recent days from both the  Fernandina Beach City …

By Dale Martin, City Manager In the midst of the current campaign season for two city commission seats (as well as during previous contests), a frequent comment is that, “If elected, I will improve …

Mayor Mike Lednovich By Wes Wolfe Florida Politics Those wanting to turn Amelia Island into the sort of mass-produced luxury destination for rich folks that other places have become will have to go …

Sheriff Bill Leeper Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper has announced that a months-long, multi-agency drug-dealing investigation has put 54 suspects behind bars. And, he told other dealers in the …

Nassau County has once again received an improvement in its classification in the Community Rating System (CRS). CRS is a voluntary program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain …

Hurricane Ian Storm Debris Assessment Preliminary damage and debris assessments by Nassau County’s emergency responders indicate minor impacts to the area. Therefore, the county will not be …

As of 8:30 a.m., the evacuation order for Nassau County has been lifted. While the order has been lifted, there may be conditions specific to your area that may prevent you from going home. Officials …

NWS JACKSONVILLE FL 455 AM EDT FRI SEP 30 2022 STORM SURGE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT... TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Amelia City - Fernandina Beach - Yulee  WIND …

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