Fernandina Beach News

Now the storm is a depression, and heavy rains and flooding threats remain. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla.

First Alert Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Warning expires at 10:54 PM on 6/1, issued at 10:54 PM Atlantic Beach, FL First Alert Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Warning expires at 6:26 PM on 6/3, issued at 6:26 PM Fort White, FL First Alert Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Warning expires at 12:50 PM on 6/3, issued at 12:50 PM Brooker, FL First Alert ... (more)

Eight people had to be rescued from the surf at Talbot Island, according to the National Weather Service.Several children on boogie boards were pulled to sea by rip currents, prompting an attempted rescue by several adults.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mayor Alvin Brown issued a declaration of emergency in Jacksonville Sunday morning at the Duval County Emergency Operations Center.

First Light Maritime Society's, executive director, Kathy Fleming, spoke recently at the State of Florida, Viva Florida 500 Conference.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Coast Guard has increased port conditions throughout Northeast Florida to X-RAY, due to the expectation of gale force winds generated by Tropical Storm Beryl.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- Military and police search teams spent Thurday morning looking for explosives in Fernandina Beach.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- Rain and strong rip currents from Tropical Storm Alberto are hitting the First Coast, from Brunswick to Jacksonville Beach.

Our "potential instability" that I wrote about Wed. was indeed realized Thu. as numerous intense thunderstorms fired across much of SE Ga.

The battle for city manager in Fernandina Beach resurrects political rivalries, bitter feuds - and the fortunes of former Mayor Joe Gerrity After press time, the Fernandina Beach City Commission voted unanimously to hire former Fernandina Mayor and City Commissioner Joe Gerrity as the city's new city manager.

JACKSONVILLE - The 2012 Committee on Nominations, composed of 22 pastors, 22 laypersons, two church staff and two associational directors of missions has been appointed by the officers of the Florida Baptist State Convention.

At the April 21 Italia marker dedication were, from left: Heber MacWilliams, who did the research; Mayor Arlene Filkoff, city of Fernandina Beach; Mayor Shirley Graham, Town of Callahan; and St.

Now in its eleventh season, the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival promotes public appreciation of and education about chamber music.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival continues through this weekend with lots of festivities planned throughout the event.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Marissa Alexander is asking a judge to give her a new trial, citing Florida's Stand Your Ground Law.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- Sean McCarthy is known as The Fishin' Musician. He makes his home in Fernandina and Saturday he'll make his video here, too.

Ride for Eden: Florida to New Jersey by bicycle: John LaBosco pedals out of Fort Myers on route to Princeton, New Jersey to raise funds and awareness for Eden Autism Services.

This weekend's festivities open on Thursday, May 3 with the "Shrimping Through The Years" Pirate Parade at 6:00 p.m. on Centre Street.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. -- The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is Friday through Sunday, but the annual parade will be kicking off the festivities Thursday night.