The Fernandina Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help gathering information about a suspicious house fire from Sept. 19.

The high school football season is here and Varsity 4 has the independent football Super 6 rankings for coaches to vote on throughout the season. It will be published each Monday.

Onshore winds keep a slight chance of coastal showers with gusts up to 25 mph

Nassau County detectives arrested a man dubbed the “LEGO Bandit” after saying he led an organized retail-theft ring that stole more than $20,000 in merchandise, including high-priced LEGO sets.

The Nassau County School District has completed its investigation into student conduct that occurred during a Sept. 10 girls’ volleyball match between Fernandina Beach High School and Andrew Jackson High School, issuing a formal apology and outlining steps to prevent future incidents.

The Fernandina Beach Police Department said its intelligence detectives have been monitoring threats connected to an incident that occurred during a high school volleyball match involving Fernandina Beach High School and Andrew Jackson High School.

A community call-to-action meeting is planned for Monday after allegations of racist behavior during a high school volleyball game between Fernandina Beach and Andrew Jackson.

The Nassau County School District (NCSD) said it is investigating “racially offensive behavior” at a volleyball match played between Andrew Jackson High and Fernandina Beach on Thursday.

A Northeast Florida woman is drawing on more than 40 years of dog training experience to help children with autism build confidence and independence.

If you’re a Fernandina Beach resident and receive what appears to be an invoice or contract approval letter from the city, verify its legitimacy before shelling out the cash because there’s a chance it’s a scam.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is asking whether additional customers may be victims after the owner of a Fernandina Beach auto shop was arrested Monday on out-of-county warrants, leaving nearly two dozen customer vehicles abandoned at a storage lot.

The Fernandina Beach City Commission deadlocked 2-2 during a recent meeting, failing to advance a motion to reconsider its decision to end the city’s paid parking program. The split vote leaves the contract termination with parking vendor One Parking in place, with the program set to end Nov. 18.

The City of Fernandina Beach is ending its downtown paid parking program following the results of a special election held Aug. 18.

The move comes a day after 75% of voters in Nassau County approved a citizen-led ordinance that requires voter approval before the city can implement paid parking.

Each Tuesday in the season, News4JAX will release its Super 6 football rankings of teams who play independent football. Here are the second rankings.

Results in primary elections for Nassau County & Fernandina Beach races

The popular restaurant has sat along Fletcher Avenue in Amelia Island since 1957.

Residents in Fernandina Beach now have an official say on whether paid parking stays or goes downtown. Early voting in the Florida Primary opened in Nassau County Thursday, putting a citizen-led ballot initiative before voters for the first time since the city launched its paid parking program in February.

Fernandina Beach voters will elect a city commissioner, choose a mayor, and make a choice on the future of paid parking in the historic downtown district.

A 4-year-old wandering alone near the riverfront at Amelia Waterfront Park was reunited with his family after the Fernandina Beach Police Department found him.

The high school football season in Florida kicks off in mid-August. Here’s a team-by-team look at individual schedules for schools in the News4JAX Florida coverage region.

High school football season in Florida kicks off in less than a month. Here is the week-by-week schedule for teams in the News4JAX Florida coverage region. This will be updated throughout the season.

Every year, Joy to the Children hosts its main fundraising event, “Christmas in July,” to support economically disadvantaged children and families in Nassau County, Florida. Founded in 1995, Joy to the Children is dedicated to making Christmas a magical experience through gifts, food, clothing, and family assistance during the holiday season. This year’s Christmas in July takes place on Wednesday, July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Green Turtle Tavern in downtown Fernandina Beach, featuring a 50/50 raffle and community celebration. To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit joytothechildren.org or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/joytothechildrennassau.

Fernandina Beach e-bikes and other personal mobility devices will now be under different rules and regulations after city commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance on Tuesday night.

A newly renovated Publix opened its doors to welcome customers back after residents were left with limited grocery options for more than a year.

Fernandina Beach is one step closer to new rules for e-bikes and other personal mobility devices after city commissioners unanimously approved the ordinance on its second reading.

A massive live oak known locally as “Kate’s Tree” lost one of its huge limbs early Sunday, sending the branch crashing into a nearby home and prompting inspections from city arborists and conservationists.

A 21-year-old Fernandina Beach man is dead following a crash on State Road A1A in Nassau County late Thursday evening.

Fernandina Beach Pride Inc. hosted its sixth annual Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Park in historic Fernandina Beach.

Fernandina Beach’s newest Publix has announced an opening date — and it comes after months of limited grocery options for island residents.

Fernandina Beach leaders said e-bikes are becoming a growing safety concern downtown, with complaints about riders speeding, doing wheelies and blowing through stop signs.

Fernandina Beach city commissioners took up a proposed e-bike ordinance Tuesday night in a first reading, sparking debate over safety, enforcement, and the growing popularity of electric bicycles.

News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner reports scattered showers and slick roads across Jacksonville, with heavier rain in northern communities. Forecast calls for continued rainfall throughout the day.

Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Fernandina Beach with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission director on Monday at 10 a.m.

A Harris Teeter supermarket and surrounding businesses in Fernandina Beach were evacuated due to possible gas-related issues on Tuesday afternoon.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that an expanded season for Atlantic Red Snapper in Florida has been approved and will go into effect May 22.

The 61st annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Fest returns to Fernandina Beach this weekend, and organizers say a drone show will replace the traditional fireworks display because of a county burn ban and nearby wildfires.

What you need to know if you are heading to the shrimp festival

The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is this weekend, and the fun kicks off Thursday at 6 p.m. with a parade.

The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is trading in traditional fireworks for something different this year — a first-ever drone light show.

The 130th Boston Marathon had plenty of local representation on Monday, with 74 area runners finishing the iconic 26.2-mile course, including Bolles graduate Charles Hicks turning in a top-10 finish.

The Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published on Fridays during the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through April 9.

A brush fire that prompted temporary evacuations in a Nassau County neighborhood Saturday is now 98% contained, officials said, after firefighters and forestry crews spent hours working to stop the flames from spreading near homes in the Fernandina Beach area.

A former Winn-Dixie in Fernandina Beach will open Thursday after being converted into an Aldi, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

The Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published on Fridays during the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through Feb. March 5.

The Varsity 4 Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published on Fridays during the regular season with the exception of a week off for spring break. Records are through Feb. 19.

The beloved Peg Leg Pete statue has officially found a new home.

Paid parking in downtown Fernandina Beach started Monday amid community pushback.

Fernandina Beach’s downtown paid parking policy officially starts Monday.

When the Publix supermarkets under construction in Fernandina Beach and St. Johns County’s SilverLeaf community open their doors, the new stores will include Publix Pours bars with beer and wine, smoothies, acai bowls and more, plus expanded deli menus that include burrito bowls, pizza and other items.

Donate at dinner for a thank you discount on next visit

The City of Fernandina Beach will begin a paid parking program in its downtown area starting Monday, February 16, 2026. To help residents register for parking permits, the city is hosting permit registration open house events inside City Hall at 204 Ash Street. Residents will need their driver’s license and vehicle registration to apply.

Beachside's Sofia Rivera is the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls golfer of the year.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia will hold a press conference in Fernandina Beach to talk about government accountability.

A 14-year-old was recognized at the Fernandina Beach city commission meeting on Tuesday for helping find a woman with dementia who went missing.

The Fernandina Beach community is rallying behind a woman who runs a free food and clothing pantry in her front yard after the city said she’s violating code.

24 restaurants serving prix fixe menu at reasonable prices

The man who was arrested in connection with a fatal Fernandina Beach shooting told police that the victim was his best friend and that the incident was accidental, according to police reports.

A man died early Tuesday morning following a shooting in Fernandina Beach, the city’s police department said.

Despite months-long opposition, hourly paid parking will be coming to downtown Fernandina Beach soon.

Before the clock strikes 12, Fernandina Beach will drop its shrimp to celebrate the new year.

A local business owner turned lemons into social media lemonade after a burglar stole hundreds of dollars’ worth of merchandise from her shop. She opted to create a tongue-in-cheek viral video that’s helping in the search for the suspect.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash with injuries on South 8th Street in Fernandina Beach Tuesday afternoon.

The City of Fernandina Beach is moving forward with efforts to save the Peg Leg Pete statue with a call for the community to donate to its fundraiser.

Fernandina Beach city commissioners will meet Tuesday to discuss what’s next in a lawsuit over a controversial paid parking plan.

CD Release and fundraider

West Nassau is in uncharted football territory, so may as well have some fun and maybe bring home a state championship.

A letter sent to Fernandina Beach residents by the Utilities department stirred online chatter, with many feeling confused about their water quality and whether it is, in fact, OK to drink.

A woman accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from a Nassau County church will be in court Tuesday morning for a pretrial hearing.

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.

A festival focused on craft beers and spirits

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.

You nominated, and now it’s time to vote for your favorite from the Top 4.

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.

A roundup of action and scores from Friday's Week 3 of the high school football season.