Fernandina Beach News-Leader

Despite high winds and rough waters, the 50-mile marathon outboard race sponsored by Fort Clinch State Park went off as scheduled. Full Story »

Thanks to the generosity of the Barnabas Chaplain Fund and the hard work of Ramp It Up volunteers, teen amputee Chris Thomas not only has a brand new ramp at home; he also has an electric wheelchair. Full Story »

State Rep. Janet Adkins, R-District 12, and state Sen. Carey Baker, R-District 20, have filed joint legislation for the 2010 legislative session focusing on illegal immigration in Florida. Full Story »

The city is considering acquisition of three privately owned waterfront lots south of the city marina, including the site where million-dollar condos once were envisioned, for expansion of its waterfront park. Full Story »

Swine flu vaccine is now available to the general public in Nassau County. Many doctors' offices have supplies, and county health clinics will administer it to the wider public beginning next week. Pharmacies will begin offering the vaccine to the general public in coming days. Full Story »

I am trying to contact charles or dana fincher. They once lived in Eufaula Al.They can contact me at 334 687 4201 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 »

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Nassau County, Florida invites sealed bids for: MINER ROAD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS WIDENING/RESURFACING PROJECT BID NO. NC09-034 PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project consist of the pavement improvements (milling and resurfacing, pavement widening and sidewalk ... Full Story »

Don Dwyer, 56, of Fernandina Beach died peacefully on December 7, 2009 in Jacksonville Florida. He was born in Maysville, Kentucky on May 29, 1953 and was the son of Evelyn Anne Dwyer of Maysville and the late George Dwyer. Full Story »

The Second Amendment Indoor Gun Range and Training Facility in Yulee is hosting several officers from the Swedish Air Force. Full Story »

Raven, a local image and lifestyle consultant, will present a two-part program exploring the styles, makeup and beauty of 1940's "film noir" inspired by the film of the book The Maltese Falcon. Full Story »

Jumpstart your workout with a cup of coffee I like a cup of coffee as soon as I get up in the morning. This includes mornings when I go to the gym. I will pour my coffee in a travel mug and drink it on the way to my workout. I have always found that it jumpstarts my routines. Full Story »

Well, it's about darn time! I've been in and out of court for several different reasons and always have to head-butt them about getting an interpreter ("Court hearing," Dec. 2). Full Story »

St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Ave., will host a Christmas Concert featuring guitarist Tim Thompson and his son Myles on fiddle Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and available at the church office or at the door. Full Story »

The Gulf Maid of Fort Myers was dispatched to two Fernandina Beach trawlers capsized in rough water off the Dry Tortugas. Full Story »

A 25-year-old man was sentenced to four years in prison Thursday for the August burglary of his neighbor's home in Callahan. Full Story »

The state declined Thursday to prosecute a Fernandina Beach man on a charge of attempted sexual battery, but sentenced him to 30 months in prison after he was adjudicated guilty of false imprisonment. Full Story »

Nassau County Sheriff's narcotics detectives arrested a man and a woman in a Yulee parking lot, who were in possession of more than 750 prescription pills, according to a press release. Full Story »

City Maintenance Director Jerry Sinclair, who has outlasted 16 city managers in more than 35 years with the city of Fernandina Beach, retired Friday. Full Story »

Patty Cakes, a new bakery featuring classic Italian-style pastries, fresh breads and other delectable items, has opened on North Fourth Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. Full Story »

The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization has asked Nassau County, along with other Northeast Florida counties in its jurisdiction, to submit road projects for possible federal stimulus funding. Full Story »

If it gets approval from commissioners, the city may give tax relief to historic district property owners who want to renovate their homes using a Historic Preservation Tax Exemption. 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 »

Lana Cohran passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 here in Fernandina Beach. Edward S. "Ed" Quinn Mr. Edward S. "Ed" Quinn, age 88, of Fernandina Beach, FL passed away on Sunday afternoon, December 6, 2009 at Baptist Medical Center - Nassau. Full Story »

Anyone who has ever been through a divorce - statistics show that's one in two of us - knows how painful and traumatic it is on everyone, especially the children. Full Story »