Fernandina Beach man dies after being hit by Nassau County Sheriffโs Office deputy responding to call
A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a Nassau County Sheriffโs Office deputy responding to a call in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Businesses from multiple industries will be recruiting at in-person job fair in Nassau County
An in-person job fair in Nassau County on Thursday will include businesses representing every industry, including health care, information technology, hospitality, customer service, retail and manufacturing.
Driver charged after seriously injuring 13-year-old bicyclist in Nassau County, FHP says
A 19-year-old driver was arrested and charged with driving without a license and causing serious injury with a vehicle after he hit a bicyclist Monday afternoon in Fernandina Beach, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
1st Annual Fernandina Song Writers Festival
The Fernandina Beach Songwriter Festival is a new event being organized by three friends already immersed in the music industry but each bringing different perspectives. The Festival will feature 12 renowned songwriters, considered some of the best in the business. The songwriters will perform their hit songs and tell the history and stories of the songs.
Commissioners vote to terminate Fernandina Beach city manager, appoint former police chief
Fernandina Beach city commissioners on Tuesday voted to terminate the employment of Dale Martin as its city manager, and with a 5-0 vote they approved appointing Mark Foxworth, former chief of the Fernandina Beach Police Department, as the interim replacement.
River City Style with Mindo Hats
Maria Pinto is a Hispanic who founded a premium hat brand Mindo Hats in 2021, headquartered in Fernandina Beach, FL. She inherited a passion for hats from her father and is committed to offer the finest hats her culture has to offer.Maria is inspired to design and bring to life premium headwear that perfectly complement your personal tastes and lifestyle. She only selects the finest of materials for her products, orders small batches, is committed to sustainability and fair trade manufacturing. These hats are available at her Online store and Wholesale to Resorts and Boutiques.
Martial arts tourney in Fernandina Beach
Sensei Sean Watkins and his dojo host the inaugural Seaside Karate Classic in Fernandina Beach this weekend. This exciting karate tournament will follow USA Karate rules and regulations. There will be divisions for ages 4+ in beginner / novice, intermediate, and advanced divisions. There will also be kobudo (weapons) divisions! With close to 300 competitors from around the world, the action should be entertaining for all who attend. The tournament starts at 9 am at Fernandina Beach Middle School.
State declines formal charges against former Fernandina Beach detective who was accused of sexual battery
The State Attorneyโs Office has declined to file formal charges against a former Fernandina Beach Police Department (FBPD) detective, who in June was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman, according to court documents obtained Thursday by News4JAX.
River City Roundup
The holiday season has ramped up to joy overload. We have compiled a quick list of upcoming events that the whole family can enjoy. The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band hosts Jazz Spirit of Christmas Saturday night in Fernandina Beach. Pamela Theresa hosts the Medium in the Raw Toys for Tots Drive Friday at Beaches Museum. Andy Murray of the famed Murray Bros. Caddyshack in St. Augustine will be in town signing his new book " A Feast of Family Fun and Favoritesโ Friday evening. The Childrenโs Miracle Network Hospitals holds the San Marco 5k Saturday evening. Fostering Connections Holiday Backyard BBQ will be held Dec. 11th at the Classic Car Museum in St. Augustine.
River City Beats with the Sean McCarthy Band
Hailing from Fernandina Beach, Florida, Sean McCarthy โ Nashville recording artist, songwriter, acoustic guitarist and lead vocalist fronts southern coastal group Sean McCarthy Band. The bandโs music is a rich blend of Country, Bluegrass, Folk, Trop Rock and Americana (or Trop-i-cana as Sean calls it.) Rounding out the band is pedal steel player Olin โHotshotโ Carter, lead guitarist Marcus Carter, bass player Ernie Ealum and percussionist Daniel Daly.
Positively JAX: All 10 beagles from mass-breeding facility have been pre-adopted, Nassau Humane says
NHS sent an update on Friday saying all 10 of the 7-month-old male beagles had been pre-adopted -- within the first hour of them becoming available on Friday -- which just happened to be National Dog Day!
Pickpocket trio appears to be targeting women in grocery stores, Nassau County authorities say
The Nassau County Sheriffโs Office says itโs investigating at least five cases of pickpocketing in its jurisdiction that are believed to be part of a theft ring โ and other cases have been reported in Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.
Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach businesses support the communityโฆdogs invited
Fernandina Beachโs Main St. Non Profit launches their first annual wild. Humans and their fur babies are invited to daytrip to the area to show love to businesses located along 8th street. They will have the opportunity to shop, eat and drink all to support Main St. and Nassau Humane Society. Rance rolled up to Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach to get the scoop.