Workers strip pieces off the structure that was once Brett's Waterway Cafe on Monday. The demolition of the structure was originally set for Monday, but was postponed due to weather. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Workers strip pieces off the structure that was once Brett's Waterway Cafe on Monday. The demolition of the structure was originally set for Monday, but was postponed due to weather. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Brett's demolition postponed, pushed to today

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

After all the tears, meetings and necessary explanations about the dangers of the structure, Brett’s Waterway Cafe’s demolition had one more hurdle: the wind.With gusts of wind nearing 40 mph, the Monday demolition was delayed. Brett’s is now scheduled to come down today.

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Provided image A rendering of what the townhomes are expected to look like at the corner of Alachua and Front Streets. Submitted

Provided image A rendering of what the townhomes are expected to look like at the corner of Alachua and Front Streets. Submitted

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HDC approves 9-townhome design on Alachua

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Fernandina Beach Historic District Council approved a conceptual design unanimously for a...
Zombies ‘crawled’ across downtown Fernandina Beach on Saturday to help raise money to expand the Friends of Fernandina Skatepark. Submitted

Zombies ‘crawled’ across downtown Fernandina Beach on Saturday to help raise money to expand the Friends of Fernandina Skatepark. Submitted

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Inaugural Zombie Crawl takes Fernandina

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
More than 15 zombies with skateboards, clad in helmets and pads, hit Downtown Fernandina Beach on...
The goal for the Little Gym is to build and maintain a safe and nurturing space for parents and children to learn, grow, play and connect in the community. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader

The goal for the Little Gym is to build and maintain a safe and nurturing space for parents and children to learn, grow, play and connect in the community. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader

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Little gym builds big community

Suzi Hamilton
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Florida natives Karen and Josh Womack have spent the last two years building something precious for...
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Nassau County Board of County Comissioners and county staff listen to the results of the data center fact-finding committee workshop series.

Nassau County Board of County Comissioners and county staff listen to the results of the data center fact-finding committee workshop series.

BOCC discusses data center findings

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
With data centers a looming topic in Nassau County and thousands of communities, the county’s...
The Fact-Finding Committee meets earlier this year. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Fact-Finding Committee meets earlier this year. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Data center draft report released

Ashley Chandler
Friday, October 23, 2026
Nassau County has released its initial draft report and findings compiled from the Data Center...
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The Fernandina Beach High School boys golf team placed first in the district championships Monday securing the Pirates 'Three-Peat' as District Champions. Submitted

The Fernandina Beach High School boys golf team placed first in the district championships Monday securing the Pirates 'Three-Peat' as District Champions. Submitted

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Pirates three-peat as district champs

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Fernandina Beach High School Pirate golfers are on to the next challenge of 2026 after a...
Pete Kuhlman moves the ball Friday. Photos by Brent Kuykendall

Pete Kuhlman moves the ball Friday. Photos by Brent Kuykendall

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Hornets held scoreless at Columbia

News Staff
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Two weeks ago, the Yulee High School football team had a chance to show off their royalty at the...
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