FERNANDINA BEACH

Because of Hurricane Lee, ocean water conditions are dangerous and even life-threatening, and serious warnings and advisories are in effect for all beaches in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

A swimmer went missing Wednesday afternoon and two more swimmers were taken to a local hospital after they were pulled from the waters off a Nassau County beach.

A swimmer went missing Wednesday afternoon and two more swimmers were taken to a local hospital after they were pulled from the waters off a Nassau County beach.

A man told News4JAX his 17-year-old son was the one injured. He said his son was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He said his son is in the juvenile ICU with serious injuries.

The high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.

A Fernandina Beach house literally moved from South Fletcher Avenue to North 13th Street Sunday morning.

A local mom says two of her sons and their friend were returning from fishing when they got caught in a violent storm.

NCSO Marine Unit rescues a man after his boat sank in the Atlantic Ocean.

Social media connects an 18-year-old who was rescued from a rip current to the man who saved her life.

A group of friends and family remembered the life of a friend and a son gone too soon with a Father’s Day fundraiser.

Community members rallied together Sunday to support a cheerleader who learned she was diagnosed with cancer after a fall at practice.

Though wave heights are measuring slightly lower Monday than Saturday, a high rip current risk remains in effect for Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Coastal St. Johns Beaches on Monday.

A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to a call in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed after a Saturday afternoon crash in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Nassau County school cafeteria manager was in for a surprise Monday when she was awarded for her hard work and dedication to the students.

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.

Hailing from Fernandina Beach, Florida, Gilberto '77 gets their namesake from the Gilberto ship that crashed on the island on Thanksgiving Day, 1977.

A group in Nassau County is asking Fernandina Beach commissioners to move Fernandina Beach Pride, an LGBTQ+ event scheduled for next month, to another location.

The News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through April 27 games.

The News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 19 games.

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.

The 127th Boston Marathon on Monday had a good bit of local representation. Nearly 100 runners with area ties finished the 26.2-mile course.

A man and a teenage boy were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a Monday evening crash in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through March 22 games.

The News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season with the exception of March 16. Results are through March 8 games.

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.

The man accused of checking in a suitcase with explosives inside at a Pennsylvania airport has local ties to Northeast Florida.

By the end of this week, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Fernandina Beach will be searching for new city managers. These vacancies are all for different reasons.

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.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 72-year-old man in Fernandina Beach.

A man on Wednesday pleaded no contest to second-degree murder, armed burglary and assault, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in the death of 73-year-old Nassau County pet sitter Colleen Potts.

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Attorneys for Shawn Whigham, the man charged with murder in the death of 73-year-old Colleen Potts, are asking for admissions made by their client during an interrogation to be thrown out.

A proposal to tear down four homes and make way for townhouses just steps away from historic downtown Fernandina Beach drew dozens of people to a Planning Advisory Board meeting Wednesday night.

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.

The State Attorney’s 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.

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 Favorites” Friday evening. The Children’s 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.

Nassau County announced at 9 a.m. Wednesday that evacuations have been ordered for Zones A & D in the county.

The high school football regular season is down to the final two weeks.

Hailing from Fernandina Beach, Florida, Sean McCarthy – Nashville recording artist, songwriter, acoustic guitarist and lead vocalist fronts southern coastal group Sean McCarthy Band. The band’s 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 “Hotshot” Carter, lead guitarist Marcus Carter, bass player Ernie Ealum and percussionist Daniel Daly.

The Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center held quite the celebration on Monday, one fit for a woman turning 100-years-old. Marilyn Gandenberger reached the milestone surrounded by family and friends.

Fernandina Beach employees at the Westrock Paper Mill were protesting Monday morning.

Authentic Impact is offering free haircuts to the community in Fernandina Beach.

As Millennium Physician Group continues to collect vital supplies to send to Southwest Florida following Hurricane Ian, staff members now say they’ve gotten more goods than they can imagine.

At least one person died Wednesday afternoon following a crash on State Road 200 eastbound at the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Supplies are coming in to help the people in Southwest Florida who were impacted by Hurricane Ian.

The home was originally used as a hospital for Union troops and was later passed on to Chloe Merrick — a teacher and the founder of the children’s asylum and schools across Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine, North and South Carolina.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit rescued two people Wednesday night from a sailboat as stormy conditions ahead of Hurricane Ian started to hit Northeast Florida.

If you plan on heading to the beach this weekend, not only will you have to dodge some showers, but you’ll encounter high rip currents and high tides.

A trial date has been set for a man indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of a Nassau County pet sitter.

A museum in Amelia Island that shares the story of an important chapter in Black history unveiled a new sign Monday ahead of its grand re-opening in October.

Week 2 of the high school football season is in the books. Take a look at Friday night's scoreboard, our television coverage and next week's schedule.

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!

The rescue of thousands of beagles from a breeding facility in Virginia that sold dogs to various laboratories across the US to be experimented on has captured the hearts of dog lovers across the country.

Commissioners in Fernandina Beach on Tuesday night voted in favor of a proposal to ban smoking on public beaches and parks in the area.

High school football season is right around the corner. Here's the weekly schedule for teams from the North Florida and South Georgia coverage area.

The high school football season begins on Aug. 19 in Georgia and Aug. 26 in Florida. A glance at schedules for the 2022 high school football season.

A Nassau County resident found a ring near Sliders restaurant in Fernandina Beach and turned it in to News4JAX in hopes of finding the owner of the jewelry.

An undercover drug investigation sparked by complaints in a Fernandina Beach neighborhood has led to the arrest of three suspected cocaine dealers, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

A trial date has been set for a man indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of a Nassau County pet sitter.

The Fernandina Beach Police Department says a man is facing charges including arson after an automotive mechanic shop was destroyed in a fire.

“Cigarette butts are one of the number one things, in terms of volume that are picked up on our beaches,” Bach said. “So, there is a cigarette filter litter problem.”

Over a half inch of rain fell in central Duval from Arlington to the southside this afternoon. Like that storm, much of the other areas won’t have rain for long but any showers will help bring some relief to thirsty yards.

A Nassau County commissioner was taken to jail for suspected DUI, and police released body cam video showing the arrest.

Historic Fernandina Beach is gearing up for its Farmers and Arts Market on Saturday.

A Lakeside employee is now caring for the kitten, who will be taking it to a veterinarian for a follow-up.

In the midst of a massive shortage of classroom teachers, the board of Nassau County District Schools is set to discuss a resolution to increase the county’s property tax rate to make teacher pay more competitive.

New Northeast Florida phone numbers in the future will start with a 324 area code.

The City of Fernandina Beach said it plans to fire a Fernandina Beach Police Department (FBPD) detective after he was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman last month.

After a Florida Supreme Court decision likely locked in the shape of congressional districts for this year’s elections, state Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, launched a campaign Friday for a U.S. House seat in the Jacksonville area.

A trip to the VyStar branch in Fernandina Beach is a regular occurrence for Ashlie Robinson ever since the company’s online banking system went down two weeks ago.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating at least five cases of pickpocketing in its jurisdiction that are believed to be part of a theft ring — and other cases have been reported in Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville.

The second round of the high school baseball playoffs are in the book. Check out how area teams did on Saturday.

A business owner and former Boy Scout leader in Fernandina Beach is facing 13 counts of child porn possession after an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Investigators with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said deputies on Wednesday executed a search warrant at a home on Belvedere Avenue, finding more than 26 pounds of marijuana and edibles.

Numerous athletes with area ties competed in the 126th Boston Marathon. Here's how those local runners fared.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday said construction workers dug up what investigators believe are human bones at a construction site along Bonnieview Road in Fernandina Beach.

A Nassau County jury has returned a multimillion dollar verdict for an elderly woman hit by an SUV while leaving a Starbucks in Fernandina Beach.

Fernandina Beach’s 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.

Police in Fernandina Beach, and across the country, are warning about a dangerous social media trend.

A Fernandina Beach man who was arrested on charges related to the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to 75 days in prison and ordered to pay $500 in restitution, according to court records obtained by News4JAX.

Veterans from Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach raised more than $850,000 in their 51-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

Parents in Nassau County are speaking out about changes made to Central Park in Fernandina Beach.

The Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last year led to thousands facing multiple federal charges -- and that includes some living in Northeast Florida.

Four Fernandina Beach veterans are rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to fight PTSD and veteran suicide.

Light up Amelia and the City of Fernandina Beach will once again host the annual New Year’s Eve shrimp drop at 7pm

Fernandina Beach's Anika Richards leads the All-News4JAX girls golf team.

The federal government is recommending a five-month prison sentence for a Nassau County man accused of leading a mob during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

2021 is coming to a close, and soon it’ll be time to ring in the new year.

A Fernandina Beach woman was arrested and taken to the Nassau County Jail, where she was ordered held without bond after investigators said she exposed herself to multiple children.

A man arrested in connection with the death of a beloved pet sitter will make his first court appearance today.

A man was arrested in connection with the death of a beloved pet sitter, the Fernandina Beach Police Department said Thursday.

The supply chain backup is making holiday shopping difficult for some. But on Monday, crews at the Port of Fernandina were working to try to relieve some of that.

The Fernandina Beach Police Department hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to provide an update on the investigation into the death of a pet sitter.

As a nor’easter arrives with high astronomical tides, the main hazard will be moderate to major coastal flooding along the Atlantic coast, St. Johns River and inland tributaries, according to Nassau County officials.

A man was arrested Tuesday and accused of kidnapping his girlfriend at knifepoint.

The Fernandina Beach Police Department is hoping a vehicle belonging to a 73-year-old housesitter who was found dead in Fernandina Beach last week will provide some much-needed clues and help its ongoing investigation.

A group of parents gathered in Fernandina Beach Wednesday night to discuss a recent video that was widely circulated on social media last week and led to the suspension of multiple students.

The Fernandina Beach Police Department has identified the woman found dead this week in a home on South 13th Street near Date Street.

A homicide investigation is underway in Fernandina Beach, authorities said Monday.