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Hey Nassau County, hope your week’s off to a good start! Christine Roldan’s Westminster first, an ’80s murder mystery with cocktails, 250 historic cars compete, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Timeless towns and tastes: A new guide spotlights 10 Florida day trips, from Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown and Palace Saloon to St. Augustine’s Flagler College and Tarpon Springs’ Greek eats, inspiration for Nassau County — see all 10 getaways.
New rules for downtown parking: Paid parking in downtown Fernandina Beach started Feb 16 after a judge dismissed most of a legal challenge. Rates are $2 per hour after permit time, or $1 without a permit — see where it applies.
Breaking barriers in the ring: Earlier this month, Nassau County high schooler Christine Roldan made history at Westminster, becoming the first junior handler of color to place top three with her French Bulldog, Hero — read the full story.
Bills reshape space, schools, districts: Jacksonville Republicans Wyman Duggan and Dean Black advanced three local bills in the Florida House, including plans for Cecil Airport and Nassau recreation districts, impacting Duval and Nassau County residents — read what each bill does.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Elevated play ahead: Good news for local golfers. Amelia National Golf and Country Club recently completed a $15 million renovation of its Tom Fazio-designed course, with turf upgrades, refined holes, greens, fairways, and bunkers, plus a new maintenance facility. Members should see improved playing conditions across the layout. See what’s changed on the course.
Another phase taking shape: Wildlight has filed plans for another residential phase in Yulee that would add over 200 single-family lots to its existing road network. The lots align with Garden District concepts and still need county and utility approvals, potentially extending the community’s rapid growth and Nassau County’s housing supply. See what’s planned and pending.
Sweet-tooth standby: Craving a pick-me-up that’s equal parts nostalgic and dangerously good? Fernandina’s Fantastic Fudge has satisfied sweet teeth since 1988 with house-made fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, buttery pralines, and caramel corn, the kind of treats that tend to disappear somewhere between the sidewalk and your front door.
Fresh finds, no fuss: Amelia’s Attic Furniture rotates a smart mix of consigned and new pieces, from sofas and wall art to the small accents that finish a room. Been meaning to refresh that corner or guest room? Fresh arrivals land weekly.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
📚 African American Read In @ Yulee Public Library | Tuesday (2/24) at 6:00 PM – Head to Yulee Branch Library for a warm, no-homework celebration of African American voices, where folks share quick excerpts from authors, artists, and performers, and conversation happens. Andrew Thompson returns as host, bringing Lowcountry depth, hard-won family history, and insight that turns pages into people.
🥕 Fernandina Beach Market Place Mid-Week Farmers & Arts Market @ Eight Flags Shopping Center | Wednesday (2/25) at 9:00 AM – Midweek upgrade alert: the farmers and arts market has moved to 8 Flags Shopping Center at S. 14th and Lime, every Wednesday. Stock up on local shrimp, fresh bread, goat cheese, coffee, and crafts, then call it lunch, groceries, and gossip, with new vendors weekly.
🏝 Retreat 2 the Island (Scrapbook Retreat) @ SpringHill Suites By Marriott Amelia Island | Thursday (2/26) at 1:00 PM – Whether your paper trimmer has seniority or you’re dusting off the glue dots, sneak off to Amelia Island with Memory Maniacs. Stake out table space, score breakfast, credits, and giveaways, plus group-rate rooms, and the beach pairs nicely with cardstock.
This weekend
🌿 Invasive Plant Weed Wrangle @ American Beach Community Center | Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 AM – Wrangling weeds at American Beach is the kind of civic pride your knees will feel good about later. Come yank out mother of millions before it multiplies, enjoy ocean breezes and neighborly banter, and leave with cleaner dunes, happier wildlife, and smug, well-earned satisfaction.
🦆 Florida State Duck Calling Championships and Sporting Clays Tournament @ Amelia Shotgun Sports | Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a socially acceptable reason to quack in public, this is it. Florida’s duck calling throwdown pairs with a sporting clays tournament, so round up your squad, sign up your team, and show those marsh mornings weren’t just ‘birdwatching.’
🖼 Fernandina Beach Arts Market @ Fernandina Beach Arts Market | Saturday (2/28) at 9:00 AM – Fernandina’s OG arts market is calling, and yes, your walls, coffee table, and gift drawer could use an upgrade. Shop small, meet the makers, and snag one-of-a-kind pieces. Bonus, the farmers market is a block away, so bribe yourself with peaches.
📚 25th Anniversary Amelia Island Book Festival @ Fernandina Beach Middle School | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Celebrate 25 years of bookish bliss on the island with award-winning panels, 100-plus authors, a Kid Zone, and food trucks. Meet writers up close, buy a signed read, pretend your TBR isn’t already a small mountain. Free, family-friendly, and worth the parking hunt.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Nassau County report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 57°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy frost between 7am and 9am. Sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Later: Mostly clear. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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