What started as a dream home purchase has turned into a costly nightmare for one Fernandina Beach couple, raising questions about the reliability of home inspections and the importance of buyer due diligence.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Fernandina Beach.
The mayor of Fernandina Beach has launched a community fundraising campaign to help restore the beloved Peg Leg Pete statue.
The Barnabas Center in Fernandina Beach, partnering with Feeding Northeast Florida, distributed thousands of food boxes this week to Nassau County residents, drawing long lines of vehicles at their location.
At least one area team is a win away from making repeat appearances in the state title game. Raines? Not just yet. The answer is in Nassau County, where coach Blake Willis has crafted Fernandina Beach into a steady title contender in the Sunshine State Athletic Association.
A committee voted unanimously to endorse a plan to change and expand Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center and Charles Albert Field. If approved, the park would become a three-field softball complex.
The Fernandina Beach Police Department announced Tuesday that it has secured an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old football player from Bell High School following an incident during a playoff game on Friday.
Peg Leg Pete will keep its post outside the Amelia Island Museum of History in Fernandina Beach after a recent inspection revealed a bug infestation.
The Fernandina Beach Police Department announced Tuesday that it has secured an arrest warrant for an 18-year-old football player from Bell High School following an incident during a playoff game on Friday.
Fernandina Beach commissioners will be back in session on Tuesday night, their first meeting since approving a plan for paid parking downtown.
The Nassau County School District issued a statement after a Fernandina Beach football player was hit in the face with a helmet by an opposing player during a playoff game against Bell last week, commending players for their response after the turbulent incident.
Thirteen area teams are in the Sunshine State Athletic Association playoff field in their respective divisions, including top-seeded West Nassau (9-1) in the Atlantic League’s state championship division, the top bracket in the SSAA.
A Fernandina Beach High School student was arrested Thursday night after police received a tip about him having a gun on campus.
Despite strong pushback from residents, paid parking in Fernandina Beach is headed to the ballot.
The Fernandina Beach City Commission will decide Tuesday what to do with a petition that could send the city’s paid parking plan to a public vote.
Fernandina Beach is warning residents and visitors that the effects of a nor’easter last week have left unstable conditions along the beach.
An engineering inspection of the beloved Peg Leg Pete statue in Fernandina Beach found the aging “Fernandina Pirate” unsafe for public interaction.
What looked like a win for some Glynn County animal activists has turned into another hurdle.
The Fernandina Beach city commission will meet Tuesday afternoon for a workshop regarding paid parking, which has become a major point of contention between local businesses, residents and commissioners.
Brett’s Waterway Café has been a beloved fixture in the Fernandina Beach community for more than four decades, known for its scenic views and special events. After 41 years, the owners have made the difficult decision to close the restaurant.
You can expect partly cloudy skies to develop throughout the day and scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms are likely. Highs in the mid-to-upper 80s across the region.
Waves are rolling in from the Atlantic as Humberto and another disturbance get closer to Florida and Georgia.
The sixth week of the high school football season is Friday night. Here are four games to watch followed by the next four best options. All games begin at 7 p.m. unless indicated.
A five-month fight to end beach driving and protect wildlife on American Beach has been resolved with a compromise. The push to eliminate beach driving failed, but Nassau County agreed to some concessions during mediation.
Friday marked the midway point of the high school football season. Let's check in with the full scoreboard, all the television highlights, the remaining unbeatens and winless teams and more.
In Nassau County, Fernandina Beach voters have said loud and clear that they want to have a say in whether the city implements paid parking in the area.
For the first time ever, Fernandina Beach, West Nassau and Yulee are unbeaten at this point of the regular season. The Pirates and Warriors, who play in the Sunshine State Athletic Association, are both 4-0. Yulee is 3-0. And even though they’re not unbeaten, Hilliard has jumped out to a 2-1 start, making it a great time to play football in Nassau County.
An engineering inspection of the beloved Peg Leg Pete statue in Fernandina Beach found the aging “Fernandina Pirate” unsafe for public interaction.
The fight over the future of a beloved Fernandina Beach pirate statue has been paused after discussions of safety concerns and the potential discovery of human remains inside the statue.
The Fernandina Beach City Commission has approved a plan to select a vendor for a proposed paid parking program in the city’s downtown area, despite strong opposition from many residents.
Some residents of Fernandina Beach are intensifying their fight against the idea of paid parking by hitting the streets and launching a campaign to get the issue on a ballot.
The same company that manufactured the gangway that collapsed during a fireworks celebration in Fernandina Beach a month ago is also the fabricator behind the gangway that collapsed last year on Sapelo Island, killing seven people, according to court records.
A new report from a structural engineering firm sheds light on the likely cause of a gangway collapse at Fernandina Harbor Marina during the Fourth of July fireworks celebration.
Harris Teeter celebrated its grand reopening on Amelia Island Thursday, marking the end of renovations and providing much-needed grocery access to local residents who have faced limited shopping options.
Amelia Island Parkway is closed from South 8th Street to Via Del Mar Road until further notice, according to the latest update from the Fernandina Beach Police Department.
The high school football season kicks off in August and here are the weekly schedules for Northeast Florida teams for the 2025 season.
The high school football season is right around the corner and the schedules are here. Below are schedules for teams in the News4JAX coverage region, which includes north Florida and southeast Georgia.
We’re halfway through sea turtle nesting season, and volunteers who track sea turtle nests and hatchlings say Fernandina Beach is below average for nests at this point.
The $20 million Nassau County Shore Protection Project to renourish the Fernandina Beach shoreline from Fort Clinch to Saddler Road has finished months ahead of schedule.
The gangway that collapsed during the Fourth of July fireworks show in Fernandina Beach was relocated in 2018 after Hurricane Matthew severely damaged it, records show.
The Fernandina Beach fire chief said the department will be better prepared to handle situations like the gangway collapse on the Fourth of July.
A gangway that suddenly broke during the Fernandina Beach fireworks display for Independence Day left people hurt on Friday night.
A man who was captured on surveillance camera setting fire to an outdoor umbrella at Sliders Seaside Grill in Fernandina Beach has been arrested, according to the Fernandina Beach Police Department.
Fernandina Beach is known for its rich history and beautiful beaches. But what many people don’t know is that it’s also been dubbed the “Birthplace of the Modern Shrimping Industry.”
Even though Fernandina Beach won’t see a population boom in the coming decades, it still has to be able to accommodate those moving to the county because people from those developing areas will come into their downtown, use their beaches and other resources, according to the city.
Brett’s Waterway Café has long been a mainstay in the community, known for its scenic views and special events. But it is set to be demolished next year due to safety concerns.
There are pirates in Fernandina Beach! And there have been for hundreds of years. Thanks to the island’s natural deep-water port, the area became a haven for the swashbucklers of the sea.
He’s dedicated his nearly 50-year career to helping keep Northeast Florida safe, and for the last 13 years, his focus has been on his home turf as the elected Sheriff of Nassau County -- which covers the area where he grew up -- Fernandina Beach.
Much of Amelia Island was used as a backdrop for The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, but the most memorable spot was the house that stood in for Villa Villekulla, Pippi’s home in the story.
Starting Friday, Seaside Park will be closed off to traffic because of the renourishment project that’s underway at the beach. The US Army Corps tried to put a pause on the project during the 4th of July weekend, but couldn’t.
The Palace Saloon, Florida’s oldest bar, still sits at the very location where it was built in the 1870s: at the corner of Centre and 2nd streets in the heart of Fernandina Beach in Nassau County.
From the waterways to the trails to the beaches, here are some hidden gems you don’t want to miss when you venture up to Nassau County’s coast.
When you think of Fernandina, you probably picture peaceful beaches and pristine coastline and that’s exactly what locals and volunteers are fighting to protect. But it’s not just beachgoers who love the sand. A fast-spreading invader is threatening the natural landscape.
Fernandina Beach is undergoing a $20 million shoreline restoration project to combat erosion and protect coastal communities from storm damage.
As part of our 4 Your Neighborhood visit to Fernandina Beach, we’re highlighting some of the famous folks who call the area home.
Fernandina Beach Pride has given out $36,000 in scholarship money to Nassau County high school seniors since 2019.
A proposal from the city of Fernandina Beach to implement paid parking in the historic downtown district has gotten major pushback from the community. A public town hall is being held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall to discuss the issue.
A man was captured on surveillance camera setting fire to an outdoor umbrella at Sliders Seaside Grill in Fernandina Beach, police said.
A proposal from the City of Fernandina Beach to implement paid parking in the historic downtown district is getting major pushback from the community.
More than a dozen people were detained in a raid conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach early Thursday morning, according to the Fernandina Observer.
The Fernandina Beach Police Department said on Monday it was not investigating the drowning of a 5-year-old, which happened on Saturday, as it appeared to be accidental.
A 5-year-old drowned Saturday morning just north of Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach, according to the Fernandina Beach Fire Department.
A bicyclist from Fernandina Beach, 70, is in the hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Nassau County veterans led a Memorial Day gathering in Fernandina Beach on Monday morning to pay tribute to the community’s fallen heroes.
Two grocery stores in Fernandina Beach have overlapping closures for renovations. We went to the island to learn how residents and local organizations are dealing with the closures.
The city of Fernandina Beach is developing a Flood Adaptation Plan to protect the community from tidal flooding, storm surge, rainfall, and sea level rise.
There are three finalists to become the next city attorney of Fernandina Beach. City commissioners plan to interview the finalists at City Hall one-on-one starting at 8:45 a.m. Thursday.
A $20 million project is set to begin Monday on Fernandina Beach, aimed at enhancing safety and enjoyment for visitors.
The Winn-Dixie store located in Fernandina Beach will close in late July to convert into an Aldi store, according to Southeastern Grocers.
The city of Fernandina Beach is bracing for a legal showdown with Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), which runs a pulp mill in the city.
After a former financial secretary for Amelia Baptist Church was charged with grand theft and accused of embezzling more than $570,000, the church’s pastor called the situation “incredibly hurtful and difficult.”
In an effort to better protect North Atlantic right whales in Northeast Florida, a company announced it will be adding more technology to enhance communication with boaters and, in turn, prevent collisions with these endangered whales.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it found the man it was looking for after an incident on Robinhood Drive in Fernandina Beach.
Fernandina Beach city commissioners are exploring details for paid parking downtown, saying it could generate around $2 million in additional revenue.
There are many notable women throughout the history of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Many of their stories have been told, but most of those don’t have a face to connect to the name.
There are many notable women throughout the history of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Many stories have been told, but most of those don't have a face to connect to the name. Local artist Andrea Lee seeks to change that as she is painting portraits of 10 important women in Amelia Island's history. These art pieces are the foundation for a future book. In the meantime, she hopes people see her pieces and do their own historical deep dive.
There are many notable women throughout the history of Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. Many stories have been told, but most of those don't have a face to connect to the name. Local artist Andrea Lee seeks to change that as she is painting portraits of 10 important women in Amelia Island's history. These art pieces are the foundation for a future book. In the meantime, she hopes people see her pieces and do their own historical deep dive.
The family of a Fernandina Beach Fire Department lieutenant was displaced Tuesday after a fire ravaged their home while he was on duty.
A new bill in the Florida legislature has groups in Fernandina Beach concerned it could open the door again for a bioethanol plant in the city.
The Fernandina Beach City Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to emphasize the urgency of addressing the demolition of Brett’s Waterway Cafe and determining the future of its riverfront location, according to the Fernandina Observer.
The Fernandina Beach Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying the person who was recently captured on Ring camera video attempting to kick in the door of a home before running away.
Not only are eggs expensive because of the ongoing bird flu outbreak. Now they are getting hard to find. And when stores do have eggs, consumers are starting to face limits on how many they can buy.
Enjoy a delicious dinner and dance the night away to the Big Band Classics of Miller, Basie, Goodman and Ellington plus a special tribute to Harry James (plus several AIJF premieres of exciting HJ tunes) while supporting the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholarships that are awarded annually to deserving High School seniors - Silent Auction and Live Auction available.
