Fernandina Beach
Barnabas Center’s Reach in Nassau County Expands with New Refrigerated Truck
Barnabas Center’s Reach in Nassau County Expands with New Refrigerated Truck Fernandina Beach, FL — Barnabas Center is proud to announce the organization has acquired a refrigerated truck to strengthen its capacity to serve Nassau County. Barnabas Center was able to acquire the used, refrigerated box truck due to a generous gift from Baptist Health.…
Read More13th Annual Chili Cookoff Competition
13th Annual Chili Cookoff Competition Get your taste buds ready for the “chilliest” event of the year – happening Wednesday, November 5th. The highly anticipated 13th Annual Chili Cookoff Competition, Benefitting the “Shop with Cops Program” for Nassau County Sheriff & Fernandina Beach Police. Chili lovers everywhere are eagerly counting down the days and 100%…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Awarded $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Waterfront Playground Project
City of Fernandina Beach Awarded $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Waterfront Playground Project The City of Fernandina Beach is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to help fund the construction of a new children’s play structure at the City’s soon-to-be-completed waterfront park in Historic…
Read MoreSecond Annual Vets, Pets & Music Fest Set for November 9th in Fernandina Beach
Second Annual Vets, Pets & Music Fest Set for November 9th in Fernandina Beach October 7, 2025 (Fernandina Beach, Fla.) – The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care is proud to announce the much-anticipated Second Annual Vets, Pets & Music Fest, scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the…
Read MoreRotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise: 6th Annual Lobster Fest-To-Go
Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise: 6th Annual Lobster Fest-To-Go The Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise is bringing a lobster feast to Fernandina Beach! For the 6th year, we’re flying in fresh New England lobsters to benefit ARC Nassau, FERST Readers of Nassau County, and the Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth League. Pre-order by October 20 — it’s…
Read MoreUF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Peanut Butter Challenge
UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Peanut Butter Challenge Peanut butter is a powerful tool in the fight against hunger, due to its high content of protein, healthy fats, and fiber. These work together to help you feel full longer. Help Nassau County fight hunger by joining the UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Office in their annual peanut…
Read MoreSt. Michael Academy’s Fourth Annual Pickleball Tournament
St. Michael Academy’s Fourth Annual Pickleball Tournament St. Michael Academy’s Fourth Annual Pickleball Tournament is just around the corner. Please help us make the event a success – spread the word and sign up to participate! October 25th and 26th at Central Park Pickleball Fields. Proceeds will go toward P.E. and outdoor programming & equipment for…
Read MoreBarnabas Center Calls for Nominations for 5th Annual Hometown Heroes Fashion Show
Barnabas Center Calls for Nominations for 5th Annual Hometown Heroes Fashion Show Fernandina Beach, FL — September 29, 2025 — Barnabas Center is now accepting nominations for its 5th annual Hometown Heroes Fashion Show, to be held on February 23, 2026. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Believers in Our Youth”, will honor everyday champions who dedicate…
Read More2025 Right Whale Festival
2025 Right Whale Festival Saturday, November 1st | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday, November 2nd | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal waters off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and nurse their young.…
Read MoreFlorida’s Minimum Wage to Increase September 30, 2025
Florida’s Minimum Wage to Increase September 30, 2025 CURRENT FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE Effective September 30, 2025, the minimum wage in Florida increases to $14.00 an hour, and the required cash wage for tipped employees increases to $10.98. All Florida employers are required to post the current minimum wage in their place of business where an…
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