Fernandina Beach

Group opposes gay pride site as a threat to children

Dan Scanlan

Citizens Defending Freedom-Nassau asked city officials to move the Fernandina Beach Pride event planned June 10 at a city park.

Downtown Fernandina Beach is shown at the height of a recent Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.

First Coast

Shrimp fest will draw thousands to Fernandina Beach

Dan Scanlan

The 59th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival will descend on downtown Fernandina Beach this weekend with food, arts, crafts and more.

This is one of four homes that would be torn down to make way for townhomes near downtown Fernandina Beach.

First Coast

Neighbors push back against townhomes near downtown Fernandina

Anne Maxwell - News4Jax

After complaints, a planning board voted against recommending the development to City Council.

Rebecca Gonzalez created the 1928 Cuban Bistro restaurant at 3928 Baymeadows Road and has added locations in St. Johns County and Ortega.

First Coast

1928 Cuban Bistro is expanding again

Karen Brune Mathis - Jacksonville Daily Record

With three restaurants open and one coming to Jacksonville Beach, owners Rebecca and Adrian Gonzalez plan their fifth location in Nassau County.

First Coast

Fernandina bans smoking at beaches and parks

News4Jax

The ban includes cigars and vaping. Violators can be fined $75.

First Coast

Girl, 13, Bitten By Shark At Fernandina Beach's Seaside Park

A 13-year-old girl was bitten by a shark on Sunday afternoon at Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach, according to the Fernandina Beach Fire Department.WJCT…

The Nao Santa María is pictured during its visit to St. Augustine. The ship is in Fernandina Beach this weekend.

First Coast

Santa María Replica Open For Tours In Fernandina Beach This Weekend

Bill Bortzfield

One of the world’s best known tall ships has returned to the First Coast for tours this weekend.The Nao Santa María is open for tours at the Fernandina…

UNF students build crab pots to restore oyster reefs.

First Coast

UNF Students Work With St. Mary’s Riverkeeper On Living Shoreline Project

Brendan Rivers

Students in the University of North Florida’s Coastal and Marine Biology Program are working on a living shoreline restoration project with the St. Mary’s…

First Coast

1885 Fairbanks House B&B In Fernandina Beach Sold For $1.93M

Owners of the historic Fairbanks House in Fernandina Beach sold the bed-and-breakfast Sept. 28 for $1.93 million.George R. and Susan Fairbanks built the…

First Coast

Some Fernandina Beach Restaurants Close After Employees Test COVID-19 Positive

Bill Bortzfield

At least three Fernandina Beach restaurants are reporting COVID-19 cases among their employees, forcing more shutdowns, reopenings and rethinking.The…