A 13-year-old was accused Tuesday of cyberbullying after an investigation involving serious threats, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

The Jacksonville area will not get a direct impact from Hurricane Erin, however, the National Weather Service is warning of frequent, deadly rip currents, along with rough and high surf at local beaches through Thursday, with beach erosion and minor tidal flooding risk increasing Wednesday and Thursday around high tides.

The City of Fernandina Beach announced a Grocery Getter shuttle will be providing services for local residents twice a week, providing free rides to and from the Winn-Dixie Marketplace in Yulee.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested one of its corrections deputies on Tuesday, accusing them of fraudulent timekeeping practices and theft.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday introduced K9 Max, a Fox Red Labrador who specializes in sniffing out guns, as the newest deputy deployed within the Nassau County School District.

Nassau County commissioners unanimously approved stricter beach driving restrictions on Monday, responding to environmental concerns and an ongoing lawsuit over sea turtle protection.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving an overturned semi-truck on I-95 South in Nassau County, before State Road 200.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving an overturned semi-truck on I-95 South in Nassau County, before State Road 200.

If you have any questions or issues with your child’s bus, we have the numbers for each district’s transportation department and bus hotline, along with info for districts with bus apps.

The Nassau County School District announced on Thursday that applications for free and reduced lunch are now open for the upcoming school year.

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.

All of SE Georgia and parts of NE Florida under watch until midnight

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.

Family members are remembering Sandra Fogarty, Alisha Fogarty and Marissa Rowell as loving women whose lives were cut short nearly a week ago.

Local fishermen are feeling more optimistic after Jacksonville city leaders met Wednesday morning to discuss the state of the George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier.

The family of three women who were shot and killed in Hilliard last week is asking for the community’s support as they grieve and care for a 5-year-old girl who witnessed the tragic incident.

The 34-year-old man who shot himself and three other women in Hilliard has died.

As northeast Florida families prepare for another school year, a Jacksonville pediatrician with more than 40 years of medical experience is sounding an alarm over falling vaccination rates for the immunizations required for school-age children.

The nonprofit Save Historic American Beach is suing Nassau County under the Endangered Species Act, hoping to stop vehicles from driving on the beach, saying it’s harming sea turtle nests. However, a judge ordered mediation, meaning the parties have to sit down with their legal teams to come up with a compromise.

A 34-year-old man shot and killed three women in a Hilliard home before shooting himself Thursday night, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

On Thursday, the National Park Service announced that it will be opening a 45-day window to allow for public comment on the potential landmark designation of American Beach, a historic Nassau County beach that was once one of the only beaches for Black families in the Jacksonville area.

A 57-year-old woman riding a bicycle on Chester Road in Yulee was struck and killed Thursday night by an SUV that fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An employee with the Nassau County animal shelter was arrested on Friday and accused of sexual battery on a minor, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

Two people were seriously injured Wednesday in a crash involving an overturned camper on I-95 South in Nassau County, near the Duval County line.

While Amazon Prime Days offer consumers an opportunity to find cost-effective deals on everyday items, a local nonprofit is using the four-day window to give the North Florida community a chance to support local kids in foster care.

The Nassau County School District made history in the 2024-2025 school year. Based on the latest rankings released by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Nassau County was ranked the number one school district in Florida, earning an “A” rating for every single school in the district.

When Damian Owens witnessed a teen's ATV strike a motorcyclist in Nassau County, he rushed to try and help. Now, an American flag stands where the victim once rode daily with his own flag flying.

The Florida Highway Patrol said a 65-year-old motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon after an ATV that was being driven in the wrong direction by a 14-year-old crashed into his bike in Nassau County.

A gangway that suddenly broke during the Fernandina Beach fireworks display for Independence Day left people hurt on Friday night.

A Nassau County sergeant, who is one of six deputies who were recently under investigation, had been previously suspended for making racially insensitive remarks, according to the internal investigation report.

Two Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies were arrested Thursday and accused of official misconduct.

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.

Passenger stranded when Amtrak train lost power says company did not provide clear answers; 4 taken to hospital with heat-related issues

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

The UNF Pride Club, which Orsini says is the only official LGBTQ+ resource on campus, has stepped up to fill the void. As part of Student Government, the club receives funding and access to campus spaces, allowing it to grow and serve students in new ways.

The Florida Highway Patrol is urging drivers to exercise caution due to an active wildfire burning near Kings Road and County Road 108 in Nassau County.

We're learning how local school districts performed on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking, or FAST. A Duval County parent weighs in on the district's performance.

A crash in Yulee has reduced traffic to one lane on State Road 200, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested two parents on drug possession charges after their infant child died at a hospital.

Data released by the Governor’s Office shows statewide improvements in language arts, math, science, and history

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.

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.

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.

Fernandina Beach Pride has given out $36,000 in scholarship money to Nassau County high school seniors since 2019.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that six employees have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Northeastern Nassau County in northeastern Florida, Camden County in southeastern Georgia and Southeastern Glynn County in southeastern Georgia.

Nassau County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Eddins was arrested on Friday, June 14, on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash with injuries. He was released from jail the following day on a $25,003 bond.

Back-to-back shootings just a few hundred feet apart are raising concerns along Harts Road in Jacksonville, and now, a city councilman is stepping in with plans to increase safety in the area.

Expect showers and stormy weather to affect our southern counties in Northeast Florida around lunchtime and into the afternoon before meandering into Southeast Georgia.

A head-on crash on Highway 17 in Yulee that killed three people on Thursday has left the community heartbroken and frustrated.

Parts of U.S. 17 are shut down in both directions at Goodbread Road in Yulee because of a deadly crash, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.

Three Hilliard residents died on Thursday morning in a collision in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

It's a pattern, not a rut

Median prices for single-family homes fell in the majority of Northeast Florida counties in May, according to a new report from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).

Deebo Coleman, the All-News4JAX basketball player of the year in 2021, will try and leave his mark in a different sport as his career winds down at UCF.

Malachi Parker was last seen around 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning at his home on Bridgewater Drive in Yulee.

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.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a 41-year-old man Wednesday night who is accused of stabbing three people after a fight broke out.

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board has identified multiple possible causes for a plane crash in a Yulee neighborhood that claimed the life of the 56-year-old pilot.

What began as an investigation into a stolen piece of mail containing a check morphed into a major investigation involving a financial fraud operation in Nassau County.

A man accused of fatally shooting his wife and their adult daughter and son at their Nassau County home in 2021 has pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Federal investigators continued their investigation on Sunday to determine the cause of a plane crash in Nassau County that claimed the life of a 56-year-old pilot.

A 56-year-old man died in a single-engine plane crash in the 96060 block of Blackrock Road in Yulee, near the Nassau Airport on Saturday morning.

A 31-year-old Yulee man died early Friday morning after he was hit by a semi on State Road 200 just outside the Tributary subdivision, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

To help parents navigate summer for their children, News4JAX has compiled a list of summer camps around Northeast Florida they can check out. There’s a variety of summer classes offered. Most of them are offered to children of all ages.

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

It is a fight that has been brewing for years as people in the area say they want to protect wildlife and families.

Two drivers were transported to a hospital Monday night after being involved in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 1 in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Jacksonville man was killed in a crash on Saturday morning after losing control of his motorcycle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A memorial commemorating the Vietnam War will arrive in Callahan on Thursday. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, also known as “The Wall that Heals,” is a three-fifths scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers said the number of unsheltered people has dramatically dropped since it introduced an initiative to reduce homelessness.

With Easter on Sunday, there are a lot of activities happening this week leading up to it.

The city of Fernandina Beach is bracing for a legal showdown with Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), which runs a pulp mill in the city.

Park leaders are raising concerns about a troubling trend of vandalism at parks. The county has reported incidents of profanity spray-painted on walls, sinks and soap dispensers ripped from their fix

The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a collision on I-95 North in Nassau County, between US-17 and SR-200.

This Traveling Memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War.

The LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be at the newly opened Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency.

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.”

A crime and safety expert weighed in on the recent arrest of a 68-year-old suspected member of “The Miami Boys” drug organization.

A man was arrested after being accused of assaulting a woman on Sunday on Interstate 95 in Yulee, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

A Nassau County woman faces attempted murder charges after police say she shot someone multiple times during a Monday argument.

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 said it arrested a man who is allegedly associated with the original drug trafficking organization known as “The Miami Boys,” on drug charges.

Severe weather means there’s a chance of damaging winds, heavy downpours, hail and isolated tornadoes.

After decades of pleading with Nassau County to protect their shoreline, residents of American Beach are turning to the courts. They’ve filed legal notice against the county, demanding an end to beach driving they say puts families — and endangered sea turtles — at risk.

Twenty-three people were arrested across multiple counties in Florida and Georgia during the operation, which spanned two months.

A 59-year-old man who was walking on US 301 in Nassau County after his car crashed was hit Wednesday night and killed, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Deputies and a good Samaritan helped rescue a boater who fell overboard Tuesday afternoon and spent nearly an hour in cold waters hanging onto an anchor.

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.

As daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, the St. Johns River Water Management District is reminding residents and businesses across the St. Johns River Lower Basin—Nassau, Duval, Baker, Bradford, Clay, St. Johns, Flagler, and Putnam—about important changes to watering restrictions.

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 Florida Forest Service will not be issuing burning authorizations for Clay, Duval, and Nassau counties due to unfavorable weather conditions on Thursday.

Months after former Douglas Anderson teacher Jeffrey Clayton was sentenced to a decade behind bars for crimes against students, a new bill is taking a look at the process of notification.