Fernandina Beach News-Leader

October 1959 set a new record on the Buccaneer Trail, with 21,865 vehicles paying tolls to use the scenic route. Full Story »

Micah's Place presented its community art project Shrimp Expression to the city commissioners on Oct. 20 and the county commissioners Oct. 21. Both commissions overwhelmingly supported this unique first-time project for Nassau County. Full Story »

A shoplifting incident Monday at Beall's department store in Fernandina Beach became a robbery investigation after the suspect allegedly attacked a store security officer, then fled the scene. Full Story »

The Florida House Inn and Green Turtle Tavern renewed their rivalry last weekend, overshadowing a rather dull football game between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs. Full Story »

Fernandina Beach residents may be asked to vote on a new city charter in its entirety rather than by separate amendment questions in the upcoming April municipal election. Full Story »

A new city code of ethics, recently written by City Attorney Tammi Bach, was discussed by Fernandina Beach Commissioners during a workshop Tuesday. Full Story »

Local dancers Sharon Gordon and Dwight Morris maintained their Couple No. 1 position on Channel 12's "Top Ten Dancing Party." Full Story »

A man accused of causing a March crash on I-95 in Nassau County that killed a pregnant Jacksonville woman and her unborn child has been arrested for two counts of vehicular homicide. Full Story »

The Nassau County Commission spent almost $34,000 in discretionary funds in fiscal 2009. Most of the expenditures went to non-profit agencies. Full Story »

The Nassau County Commission has approved the refund of more than $85,000 in impact fees to a local developer. The commission agreed to refund $85,812 to Blackrock Crossing, LLC, owner of the Eagle's Crossing shopping center on the corner of A1A and Blackrock Road, at its Oct. 26 meeting. Full Story »

This winter, the city will allow a local church to operate a "cold night shelter" when weather drops to 40 degrees or below. Full Story »

I thought for sure I saw a memo about a veterans day parade on Monday Nov. 9. Now it seems to be on Saturday? Are there any special events Nov 8 or 9 - we are coming for a visit. Full Story »

* Note: Only the past days of articles will be searched. Use the advanced search to find older documents Full Story »

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH A Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:30 PM in the City Commission Chambers, 204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida to consider the following Variance applications: VARIANCE MIKE PREUSSER, PARCEL NUMBER 20-3N-29-0000-0014-0190 LOCATED AT 2288 FIRST ... Full Story »

Mary Jane Althar, age 86, of Fernandina Beach, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2009 at Fernandina Beach. Martha A. Barber Martha A. Barber, 69, passed away Saturday morning, October 31, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach. Full Story »

A Veterans Day Parade sponsored by American Legion Post 54, Fernandina Beach, will be held Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. For entry information contact Cathy Dopson at 261-8473 or 556-1960. Line-up will be at 10:30 a.m. at the coner of Ash and 11th streets. Full Story »

lobbies for senior citizen benefits at the national, statewide and local level and is a social group with service to others in mind. It meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the second Monday at the Nassau County Council on Aging, 1367 South 18th St, just south of the hospital parking lot. Full Story »

The Pirate harriers dominated the Nassau County cross country meet Thursday on the Greenway. Hornets top Rams 21-6 for fifth win Derrick "Shocka" Henry had 280 yards and a trio of touchdowns Friday to help steer the Yulee Hornets to their fifth win of the season. Full Story »

It was almost 30 years ago when I got the call about Carla Harris. I don't remember who the caller was, but he asked if we could give a college student a summer job. My brother Gary and I had just started our law firm and still only had a handful of employees - and didn't need any more. Full Story »

This winter, the city will allow a local church to operate a "cold night shelter" when weather drops to 40 degrees or below. County refunds $85,000 in fees The Nassau County Commission has approved the refund of more than $85,000 in impact fees to a local developer. Full Story »

Amelia Island will host leading investment banker, singer, author and community service advocate Carla Harris on Friday, Nov. 20. The talented Jacksonville native and Morgan Stanley managing director will be featured at the 3rd Annual Boys & Girls Clubs Speakers Forum to be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Full Story »

The Nassau Unit of the American Cancer Society was recruiting volunteers for "the largest nationwide health study ever attempted." Full Story »

The Florida Department of Transportation found more than half of commercial motor vehicles in an Oct. 21 weight enforcement operation on A1A to be overweight. Full Story »

A cow being used in a fundraiser for Relay for Life died early Sunday after being struck by a motorist on A1A. The cow escaped Saturday from a fenced area outside New Life Baptist Church at the corner of A1A and Blackrock Road at a Family Fun Day benefit for the American Cancer Society. Full Story »

A Fernandina Beach High School teacher was arrested Thursday in Jacksonville on charges of having sex with one of his students, a 17-year-old. Full Story »