The Surf Restaurant & Bar comprises seven structures, the first of which was built in 1959. It sits on a 1.86-acre property at 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., and includes a beach motel. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Surf Restaurant & Bar comprises seven structures, the first of which was built in 1959. It sits on a 1.86-acre property at 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., and includes a beach motel. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Homes could replace Surf Restaurant

Friday, August 14, 2026

A Fernandina Beach restaurant in business for about 70 years announced it was closing next month to an outpouring of sentiment of social media, while a developer plans 13 homes at the location.The Surf Restaurant & Bar comprises seven structures, the first of which was built in 1959. It sits on a 1.

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FBHS Foundation members presented school staff with money for school supplies to kick off the school year.

FBHS Foundation members presented school staff with money for school supplies to kick off the school year.

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FBHS Foundation kicks off school year

Nick Blank
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A new school year means a new slate of events for the Fernandina Beach High Foundation.
NCSD Superintendent Kathy Burns, right, greets YPS administrative staff on Monday.

NCSD Superintendent Kathy Burns, right, greets YPS administrative staff on Monday.

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Nassau County schools back in business

Nick Blank
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
With a goal of visiting every school on the first day, Superintendent Kathy Burns had hit double...
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Free Biscuits recently hosted an adoption event, Puppy Palooza, on Centre Street. The organization said it wants to use data to determine what people need the most for their pets. Submitted photo

Free Biscuits recently hosted an adoption event, Puppy Palooza, on Centre Street. The organization said it wants to use data to determine what people need the most for their pets. Submitted photo

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Free Biscuits helps with unexpected veterinary costs

Nick Blank
Friday, August 14, 2026
While a person can surrender a pet for a variety of reasons, nothing is more heartbreaking than a...
Some of the committee-members of the Opioid Settlement Task Force at the June 21 committee meeting. From left, Cara Gluck, Chairman Chris Lacambra and Deborah Babin. Image from screenshot

Some of the committee-members of the Opioid Settlement Task Force at the June 21 committee meeting. From left, Cara Gluck, Chairman Chris Lacambra and Deborah Babin. Image from screenshot

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Opioid settlement allocations approved

Ashley Chandler
Friday, August 14, 2026
At the Monday Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners approved the allocations...
Nassau County residents Helen and James Hylton show off their stickers after turning in their early vote Thursday at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County residents Helen and James Hylton show off their stickers after turning in their early vote Thursday at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County 2026 primary election underway

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Thursday, August 6, 2026
Early voting began Thursday for the 2026 Primary Election in Nassau County.
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