With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, hundreds of people in Fernandina Beach kicked off Christmas with a Black Friday Pajama Party event.

USA Today has nominated the Fernandina Beach Shrimp Drop for the best New year’s Eve celebration.

At Central Park in Fernandina Beach, the community gathered to honor transgender people who lost their lives to violence.

The Fernandina Beach City Commission will issue a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.

Multiple homes in a Fernandina Beach subdivision woke up Saturday morning to a not-so-cheery sight: Their Christmas decorations were damaged.

The Bolles swim dynasties rolled on at the high school state swimming championships. The Bulldogs won their 37th consecutive state championship in a romp in the Class 1A meet while the Bolles girls won their 34th straight title

Three area high school football teams are playing for state championships this week at the Villages Charter.

Temperatures slightly above average, cooling later in the week

The City of Fernandina Beach launched a new public portal that aims to help the community have easier access to flood risk information and other important documents.

The high school football regular season is almost in the books.

People in Fernandina Beach are taking sides in the debate over a proposed bioethanol plant.

A Monday night edition of high school football had a slew of blowouts and an upset in the Super 10.

Varsity 4 has you covered every step of the way for Week 8 of the high school football season. Hurricane Milton has scrambled up the schedule, but here are the games that remain and the full schedule.

More than 30,000 customers were without power across all providers in Nassau County Friday morning after Hurricane Helene left downed trees and powerlines in its wake, according to officials.

Nassau County officials said Thursday morning residents should complete any last-minute preparations for their property as Hurricane Helene intensifies and is expected to bring strong tropical force winds and the possibility of tornadoes throughout the evening.

Voters in two Nassau County communities will be electing local leaders in the November general election. In Fernandina Beach, there are elections for mayor and three seats on the city commission. Hilliard voters will elect three members of the town council from among four candidates on the ballot.

Multiple Fernandina Beach businesses got a break from the constant downpours of rain on Friday.

A large alligator was spotted enjoying an early Friday morning stroll on Fernandina Beach.

Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean issued a local state of emergency for the city Thursday night after downpours caused significant flooding that impacted homes and businesses.

A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.

David's Restaurant & Lounge in Fernandina Beach delivers an elegant dining experience, emphasizing fresh and sustainable ingredients. Led by renowned chef David Echeverri, the restaurant offers a menu that reflects a commitment to quality and innovation.

City of Fernandina Beach staff members with the Stormwater Department are working to evaluate and address drainage issues as rain continues to cause widespread flooding across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

The Varsity 4 Game of the Week between St. Augustine and Bolles has been canceled Friday night due to weather.

David's Restaurant & Lounge in Fernandina Beach delivers an elegant dining experience, emphasizing fresh and sustainable ingredients. Led by renowned chef David Echeverri, the restaurant offers a menu that reflects a commitment to quality and innovation.

Asher Humphrey went surfing on the south side of the Amelia pier in Fernandina Beach on Tuesday, and it started like any other session.

The City of Fernandina Beach will host a homecoming parade Friday to celebrate Olympic skateboarder Poe Pinson, who placed fifth in the Women’s Street final at the Paris Olympics.

The City of Fernandina Beach will host a homecoming parade Friday to celebrate Olympic skateboarder Poe Pinson, who placed fifth in the Women’s Street final at the Paris Olympics.

It’s that time of the year for students in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia — the first day of school!

The week-by-week high school football schedule for 2024.

A spokesperson with Nassau County Emergency Management told News4JAX on Monday that local officials received a handful of reports of washed-out culverts, downed trees, and downed powerlines as Tropical Storm Debby brought wind and rain.

High school football season in Florida begins in less than a month. News4JAX has you covered. Here are the team-by-team schedules for schools in the North Florida coverage region.

There are more storms on Sunday afternoon in Northeast Florida.

City leaders in Fernandina Beach on Tuesday night approved a waterfront park that the city has been talking about for decades.

There’s a lot to love about Fernandina Beach and city leaders hope to capitalize on that charm with a new waterfront park.

Rance connected with skateboarder Poe Pinson while learning about the skatepark activations planned in Fernandina Beach.  He discovered that she missed an opportunity to go to the 2020 Olympics due to extenuating circumstances.  At the time of the conversation, qualifying for the 2024 Olympics hadn't really launched, but they talked about her goals to fulfill that dream.  The River City Live family decided to re-air that interview after learning that Poe will be representing the U.S.A. , Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville in Paris in just a few weeks.  Support your locals doing big things!   IG:  poepinson

A New Jersey 20-year-old man appeared in court Thursday after he allegedly flew from his home to Florida to assault another gamer.

A 20-year-old man is accused of second-degree murder after he allegedly flew from New Jersey to Fernandina Beach and attacked a man with a hammer inside his home.

A 20-year-old man is accused of second-degree murder after he allegedly flew from New Jersey to Fernandina Beach and attacked a man with a hammer inside his home.

A 20-year-old man is accused of second-degree murder after he allegedly flew from New Jersey to Fernandina Beach and attacked a man with a hammer inside his home.

A well-known hotel located near the Main Beach Park access in Fernandina Beach has reopened after undergoing major renovations.

This week’s SnapJAX journey took us to picturesque Fernandina Beach, where we followed a fluttering butterfly that seemed to lead us right to our destination. Here, we met Jessyca and Phil Demacos, a couple dedicated to creating a sanctuary for both monarch butterflies and Purple Martins. Their backyard is a thriving testament to their commitment to conservation and the beauty of nature.

Thousands of people gathered to celebrate Pride at the annual Fernandina Beach Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday morning.

Fernandina Beach Pride Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on supporting, connecting and enriching the Nassau County LGBTQ+ community, will hold its fourth annual Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Historic Fernandina Beach’s Central Park.

WJXT The Local Station is proud to be named media sponsor of the 2024 Fernandina Beach Pride Parade and Festival.

A 13-year veteran of the Fernandina Beach Fire Department passed away due to a medical emergency at home while off duty.

Poe Pinson, 19, from Fernandina Beach, just returned from competing in the May 16 to May 19 Street Skateboarding finals during the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, China.

The Fernandina Beach City Commission discussed a plan to bring additional parking to the downtown area.

It’s a big weekend in Fernandina Beach.

There were 29,451 entrants in Monday’s Boston Marathon and a total of 70 of those were from the News4JAX coverage area. Check out how those local runners performed.

A Fernandina Beach man has been sentenced to federal prison for making an interstate threat against a Supreme Court Justice.

Multiple groups in Nassau County are raising concerns about the impact a new bioethanol plant could have on the health of people who live nearby.

Fernandina Beach fire and police departments requested grants at the city commission meeting that would help fill critical roles in the city. However, both departments have different reasons for their requests.

The News4JAX Super 6 high school softball rankings will be published Thursday’s during the regular season. Records are through Feb. 28.

If you’re hoping to ring in 2024 with a fireworks display — News4JAX has compiled a list of the places planning to light up the sky on Sunday night.

Last-minute shoppers were out and about on Friday around Northeast Florida.

The Florida High School Athletic Association released its new classification and district assignments for football on Friday morning, unveiling some new twists for area teams.

Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross resigned from his position Friday, according to city officials.

Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross resigned from his position Friday, according to city officials.

A special meeting is expected to be held next week in Fernandina Beach to address a situation involving the city manager.

Small businesses in Fernandina Beach saw tons of shoppers Friday during the Black Friday Pajama Party. They're preparing for more shoppers through the weekend and Cyber Monday.

Fernandina Beach local Pop Pinson has been skateboarding since she was a little 4 year old grom.

About 35 million visitors came to Florida between July and September of 2023. That’s according to the latest numbers from Visit Florida.

While there are many styles and variations of cultural delectables, Hofbrau Amelia is the first and only spot offering authentic German food to visitors.

“It started out as a perfectly normal day peaceful day on the Sea of Galilee. Our people were learning Jewish dances, and it went from that to a war seems to be looming.”

The final members of a group touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach arrived home safely Sunday night after being stuck in the Middle East amid the ongoing turmoil of the war between Israel and Hamas.

Eighteen members of a Fernandina Beach church group are back in Jacksonville, and 25 more members are expected to arrive Sunday night after being stuck in Israel amid the violent conflict between Hamas and Israel.

Members of a group that went on a touring trip to Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach is set to come back home to the States Saturday night after they crossed safely into Jordan amid the ongoing turmoil of the war between Israel and Hamas, according to Executive Pastor Dan Beck.

A group of 54 people touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach has safely crossed the border into Jordan after being trapped amid the violent conflict between Hamas and Israel.

A group of 54 people touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach has safely crossed the border into Jordan after being trapped amid the violent conflict between Hamas and Israel.

A group of about 50 people touring Israel with a Fernandina Beach Christian church are now trapped in a country at war.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is set to hold a Monday afternoon news conference to discuss two incidents that happened in recent days.

Because of Hurricane Lee, ocean water conditions are dangerous and even life-threatening, and serious warnings and advisories are in effect for all beaches in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

A swimmer went missing Wednesday afternoon and two more swimmers were taken to a local hospital after they were pulled from the waters off a Nassau County beach.

A swimmer went missing Wednesday afternoon and two more swimmers were taken to a local hospital after they were pulled from the waters off a Nassau County beach.

A man told News4JAX his 17-year-old son was the one injured. He said his son was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He said his son is in the juvenile ICU with serious injuries.

The high school football season begins next month. Here are team-by-team schedules for the 2023 season. Some teams have not finalized schedules. They will be updated as they are finalized.

A Fernandina Beach house literally moved from South Fletcher Avenue to North 13th Street Sunday morning.

A local mom says two of her sons and their friend were returning from fishing when they got caught in a violent storm.

NCSO Marine Unit rescues a man after his boat sank in the Atlantic Ocean.

Social media connects an 18-year-old who was rescued from a rip current to the man who saved her life.

A group of friends and family remembered the life of a friend and a son gone too soon with a Father’s Day fundraiser.

Community members rallied together Sunday to support a cheerleader who learned she was diagnosed with cancer after a fall at practice.

Neptune Beach City Council voted Monday to pass a smoking and vaping ban at the beach and parks.

Though wave heights are measuring slightly lower Monday than Saturday, a high rip current risk remains in effect for Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach and Coastal St. Johns Beaches on Monday.

A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed Sunday afternoon in a crash involving a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy responding to a call in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man was killed after a Saturday afternoon crash in Yulee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Nassau County school cafeteria manager was in for a surprise Monday when she was awarded for her hard work and dedication to the students.

An in-person job fair in Nassau County on Thursday will include businesses representing every industry, including health care, information technology, hospitality, customer service, retail and manufacturing.

Hailing from Fernandina Beach, Florida, Gilberto '77 gets their namesake from the Gilberto ship that crashed on the island on Thanksgiving Day, 1977.

A group in Nassau County is asking Fernandina Beach commissioners to move Fernandina Beach Pride, an LGBTQ+ event scheduled for next month, to another location.

The News4JAX Super 6 high school baseball rankings will be published each Friday during the regular season. Records are through April 27 games.

The News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through April 19 games.

A 19-year-old driver was arrested and charged with driving without a license and causing serious injury with a vehicle after he hit a bicyclist Monday afternoon in Fernandina Beach, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The 127th Boston Marathon on Monday had a good bit of local representation. Nearly 100 runners with area ties finished the 26.2-mile course.

A man and a teenage boy were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a Monday evening crash in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season. Results are through March 22 games.

The News4JAX Super 6 softball rankings will be published each Thursday through the end of the regular season with the exception of March 16. Results are through March 8 games.

The Fernandina Beach Songwriter Festival is a new event being organized by three friends already immersed in the music industry but each bringing different perspectives. The Festival will feature 12 renowned songwriters, considered some of the best in the business. The songwriters will perform their hit songs and tell the history and stories of the songs.

The man accused of checking in a suitcase with explosives inside at a Pennsylvania airport has local ties to Northeast Florida.

By the end of this week, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and Fernandina Beach will be searching for new city managers. These vacancies are all for different reasons.