On Tuesday night, the Fernandina Beach City Commission will weigh whether to adopt an ordinance banning paid parking downtown and elsewhere. The ordinance comes from a citizen petition that qualified …

When I was a child, an old jacket hung on the hooks in the stairway to our basement. My mother liked to weed things out that my father thought were “still good.” The morning she discarded …

This Sunday kicks off National Newspaper Week — a moment to recognize the essential role of journalism in keeping communities informed, connected, and accountable. On Amelia Island, that role …

RYAM’s demand for $6.6 million from Fernandina Beach is a classic case of trying to wrap a flawed argument in shiny packaging ...

In 2026, Fernandina Beach voters will face a ballot question that looks simple but is anything but. The No Paid Parking group-initiated petition to block paid parking downtown is …

City commissioners have argued that implementing paid parking in Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown is the only viable way to generate new revenue for much-needed improvements …

Paid parking is the beginning of a broader debate on meeting the budget and revenue challenges facing Fernandina Beach. Along with the fierce opposition to paid parking, many residents are offering …

When you have good neighbors, it’s pretty easy to let them know they are appreciated. It’s a little harder to properly appreciate a few hundred people from all over Fernandina Beach.

I don't know whether to be angry or embarrassed. Angry that a member of my profession would do such a stupid thing. Embarrassed because I know that some people in this lovely town agree with the guy. …

There is so much to love about Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island. We have a lively downtown with good restaurants. We have a historic Black beach community that preserves history and culture in its …

For the past several years, I have noticed the Thiokol Museum sign on one of the downtown stores in Kingsland, Georgia. as I travel north on U.S. Route 17. To be honest, I knew nothing about the …

Deborah and I became friends through our mothers. When girls are little, their mothers often become friends through mutual play dates, parties and school functions. Our mothers became friends when …

Commentary There seems to be some recurring themes in today’s political world - illusion and confusion - and, in some cases, flat out dishonesty. But I don't subscribe to that, because …

Springtime is a season for engagements and weddings. These occasions mean trips to jewelry stores for diamonds. Diamonds are a big purchase. One wants to make sure their money is well-spent. That is …

The last song in my choir's Lenten cantata was entitled, “Waitin’ for the Mornin’.” The final song had a different vibe. The previous songs told the story of the last week of …

The last four Wednesdays, I stepped away from my normal routine and went to church at noon. It wasn’t going to church that was outside my routine. I have attended church all my life. I am in …

Have you ever been in the minority? Maybe you traveled abroad and visited where no one spoke English. It can be frustrating and even a little scary. I am part of the 10% of the global population …

Have you wondered what weightlessness would feel like? Two very brave astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, experienced it for 9 months longer than they had planned when they launched into …

In politics, silence is often just as powerful as words. That was certainly the case Monday when Florida State Senator Clay Yarborough, who represents Fernandina Beach, chose not to speak during a …

I celebrated my birthday last week and was struck by a memory of my birthday five years earlier. In 2020, because the weather was warm, my friends opted to take me on a sunset cruise on the Amelia …