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.

A new community group in Fernandina Beach is stepping up this summer to help prevent drownings and keep local beaches safer.

Hopkins Health in Fernandina Beach treats the symptoms and the cause of your pain.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The No. 1 draw of the beach near Fort Clinch State Park in Nassau County is the chance to hunt for the plentiful shark teeth that can be found on the shore.

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.

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.

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.

The charm of Fernandina Beach is undeniable—and nowhere is it more alive than on Centre Street.

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.

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.

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 5-year-old drowned Saturday morning just north of Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach, according to the Fernandina Beach Fire Department.

Hundreds of people gathered at Central Park in Fernandina Beach to celebrate the fifth annual Pride Parade and Festival.

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.

Drivers in Yulee should plan for minor delays during their commutes for two days this week.

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 annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival kicked off with the parade on Thursday.

Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue is warning people about beach safety ahead of the summer.

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 Publix supermarket in Fernandina Beach is set to close on April 26 as crews will begin its demolition and reconstruction.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it found the man it was looking for after an incident on Robinhood Drive in Fernandina Beach.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man 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.

Seven area girls soccer teams won their first-round playoff games on Tuesday night.

Plans for a proposed bioethanol plant in Fernandina Beach that was met with community pushback will not be moving forward.

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.

A 59-year-old woman from Fernandina Beach died on Saturday afternoon after her car left the road, flipped over, and crashed into multiple trees and a power pole, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Mayport shrimp is the 800 lb. seafood gorilla in Jacksonville, but another delicacy has floated to the surface for the community to embrace...lobster rolls! Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls has 3 locations. Fernandina Beach, St. Johns Town Center and now Durbin Creek Pavilion. Rance and EP Tom rolled down to Durbin Creek to dive into the flavor profile.

We unveiled our Varsity 4 All-News4JAX football teams on Thursday night and we’re honoring the stars of the independent classifications Friday. This includes teams who played in the Sunshine State Athletic Association or other independent programs like Zarephath Academy.

Fernandina Beach's Sadaly Campbell is the All-News4JAX Varsity 4 girls golfer of the year.

Fernandina Beach commissioners voted to fire city attorney Tammi Bach at the end of a meeting on Tuesday night. This is not the first time something like this has happened there.

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, hundreds of people in Fernandina Beach kicked off Christmas with a Black Friday Pajama Party event.

USA Today has nominated the Fernandina Beach Shrimp Drop for the best New year’s Eve celebration.

At Central Park in Fernandina Beach, the community gathered to honor transgender people who lost their lives to violence.

The Fernandina Beach City Commission will issue a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Multiple homes in a Fernandina Beach subdivision woke up Saturday morning to a not-so-cheery sight: Their Christmas decorations were damaged.

The Bolles swim dynasties rolled on at the high school state swimming championships. The Bulldogs won their 37th consecutive state championship in a romp in the Class 1A meet while the Bolles girls won their 34th straight title

Three area high school football teams are playing for state championships this week at the Villages Charter.

Temperatures slightly above average, cooling later in the week

The City of Fernandina Beach launched a new public portal that aims to help the community have easier access to flood risk information and other important documents.

The high school football regular season is almost in the books.

People in Fernandina Beach are taking sides in the debate over a proposed bioethanol plant.

A Monday night edition of high school football had a slew of blowouts and an upset in the Super 10.

Varsity 4 has you covered every step of the way for Week 8 of the high school football season. Hurricane Milton has scrambled up the schedule, but here are the games that remain and the full schedule.

More than 30,000 customers were without power across all providers in Nassau County Friday morning after Hurricane Helene left downed trees and powerlines in its wake, according to officials.

Nassau County officials said Thursday morning residents should complete any last-minute preparations for their property as Hurricane Helene intensifies and is expected to bring strong tropical force winds and the possibility of tornadoes throughout the evening.

Voters in two Nassau County communities will be electing local leaders in the November general election. In Fernandina Beach, there are elections for mayor and three seats on the city commission. Hilliard voters will elect three members of the town council from among four candidates on the ballot.

Multiple Fernandina Beach businesses got a break from the constant downpours of rain on Friday.

A large alligator was spotted enjoying an early Friday morning stroll on Fernandina Beach.

Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean issued a local state of emergency for the city Thursday night after downpours caused significant flooding that impacted homes and businesses.

A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.

David's Restaurant & Lounge in Fernandina Beach delivers an elegant dining experience, emphasizing fresh and sustainable ingredients. Led by renowned chef David Echeverri, the restaurant offers a menu that reflects a commitment to quality and innovation.

City of Fernandina Beach staff members with the Stormwater Department are working to evaluate and address drainage issues as rain continues to cause widespread flooding across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

The Varsity 4 Game of the Week between St. Augustine and Bolles has been canceled Friday night due to weather.

David's Restaurant & Lounge in Fernandina Beach delivers an elegant dining experience, emphasizing fresh and sustainable ingredients. Led by renowned chef David Echeverri, the restaurant offers a menu that reflects a commitment to quality and innovation.

Asher Humphrey went surfing on the south side of the Amelia pier in Fernandina Beach on Tuesday, and it started like any other session.

The City of Fernandina Beach will host a homecoming parade Friday to celebrate Olympic skateboarder Poe Pinson, who placed fifth in the Women’s Street final at the Paris Olympics.

The City of Fernandina Beach will host a homecoming parade Friday to celebrate Olympic skateboarder Poe Pinson, who placed fifth in the Women’s Street final at the Paris Olympics.

It’s that time of the year for students in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia — the first day of school!

The week-by-week high school football schedule for 2024.

A spokesperson with Nassau County Emergency Management told News4JAX on Monday that local officials received a handful of reports of washed-out culverts, downed trees, and downed powerlines as Tropical Storm Debby brought wind and rain.

High school football season in Florida begins in less than a month. News4JAX has you covered. Here are the team-by-team schedules for schools in the North Florida coverage region.

There are more storms on Sunday afternoon in Northeast Florida.

City leaders in Fernandina Beach on Tuesday night approved a waterfront park that the city has been talking about for decades.

There’s a lot to love about Fernandina Beach and city leaders hope to capitalize on that charm with a new waterfront park.

Rance connected with skateboarder Poe Pinson while learning about the skatepark activations planned in Fernandina Beach.  He discovered that she missed an opportunity to go to the 2020 Olympics due to extenuating circumstances.  At the time of the conversation, qualifying for the 2024 Olympics hadn't really launched, but they talked about her goals to fulfill that dream.  The River City Live family decided to re-air that interview after learning that Poe will be representing the U.S.A. , Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville in Paris in just a few weeks.  Support your locals doing big things!   IG:  poepinson

A New Jersey 20-year-old man appeared in court Thursday after he allegedly flew from his home to Florida to assault another gamer.

A 20-year-old man is accused of second-degree murder after he allegedly flew from New Jersey to Fernandina Beach and attacked a man with a hammer inside his home.

A 20-year-old man is accused of second-degree murder after he allegedly flew from New Jersey to Fernandina Beach and attacked a man with a hammer inside his home.

A 20-year-old man is accused of second-degree murder after he allegedly flew from New Jersey to Fernandina Beach and attacked a man with a hammer inside his home.

A well-known hotel located near the Main Beach Park access in Fernandina Beach has reopened after undergoing major renovations.