Fernandina Beach News

Booze flowed and disco lights sparkled in the 1980s at ABC Liquors' back-door clubs, as patrons danced like it was 1999.

Photos by MARY MARAGHY/Staff Ken Jenkins created these glass pendants, ornaments and vases.

The search is on for a man accused of armed robbery, kidnapping and grand theft auto in Fernandina Beach.

Let's face it - if you are reading this story, you are probably interested in all things Twilight.

Nassau County sheriff's detectives said they are looking for four men wanted on burglary and grand theft auto charges after three vehicles from Ron Anderson Chevrolet were stolen.

Florida's 13-mile-long Amelia Island is home to golf and tennis resorts and the historic town of Fernandina Beach.

Provided by Maria Murphy Maria Murphy, coordinator of the One Can program, and Roland Knight, volunteer chaplain at the Barnabas Center, pack up food at Emma Love Hardee Elementary School in Fernandina Beach.

U.S. deputy marshals and police in Fernandina Beach apprehended a man wanted on a Maryland charge of attempted murder and other Florida charges.

New charges have been filed against aA Nassau County teacher who had been accused in October of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.

Ever since Anthony Bivens lost his job doing maintenance at an apartment complex in September, he's been looking.

Jeff Swanberg takes a photograph of several kites hovering over St. Augustine Beach, near the A Street ramp, Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2009.

The 36th annual Daytona Turkey Run is expected to showcase more than 5,000 classic cars and trucks at the Daytona International Speedway on Nov.

Cuisine: Southern influenced, using locally grown and produced products. Hours: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; dinner, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sunday evening and for lunch on Monday.

New rules for allowing motorized vehicles on the beach for the handicapped were approved Monday night by town council.

Which teams should be featured for week nine of the Football Friday game of the week for the 2009 season? Choice Votes Percentage of 12734 Votes Fernandina Beach at University Christian 2203 17% Providence at Trinity Christian 6473 51% Ridgeview at Wolfson 4058 32% You can cast one vote each day until Wednesday at 11 p.m., when the votes will be ...

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A 43-year-old Nassau County teacher has been charged with unlawful sexual activity with a minor in what authorities described as a two-year relationship with the 17-year-old. Stephen Brian Turner, a teacher at Fernandina Beach High School, has also been charged with child abuse, showing obscene material to a minor, providing alcohol to a person ...

When you next head north, plan to break the trip with an excursion to Amelia Island, named by a Georgia governor to honor the daughter of his sovereign, King George II.

The Nassau County Health Department has begun administering H1N1 shots. The nasal spray has been available for a couple of weeks, but starting Wednesday night, shots are being given.

DAN SCANLAN/Staff Best of Show at the Amelia Cruizers' 13th annual 8 Flags Car Show was Yulee resident Howard Wright's 1934 Ford Coupe.