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3 days ago | news4jax.com | Katie Garner |Ben Schubert

Published: June 25, 2025 at 10:09 AMFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The beach near Fort Clinch State Park in Nassau County draws visitors for all kinds of reasons. From scenic views to fishing to the chance to find artifacts with a metal detector, the beach offers something for everyone. But the No. 1 draw: Hunting for shark teeth. On a lucky day, you can find 10-15 teeth in a visit, but remember to dig or use a sifter near the shoreline, because shark teeth are generally buried.

3 days ago | news4jax.com | Bruce Hamilton |Ciara Earrey

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The Palace Saloon, Florida’s oldest bar, still sits at the very location where it was built in the 1870s: at the corner of Centre and 2nd streets in the heart of Fernandina Beach in Nassau County. As you can imagine, it has quite a history. It was originally a dry goods store and haberdashery, but when Louis Hirth bought the building in 1878, he had another vision for it.

4 days ago | news4jax.com | Bruce Hamilton

Published: June 24, 2025 at 12:10 PMSign up for our NewslettersPublished: June 24, 2025 at 12:10 PMPresident Donald Trump’s enthusiastic announcement about a ceasefire between Israel and Iran marked the latest wild swing from the president concerning Iran. The ceasefire is in effect, but ceasefires in the Middle East are often fragile and fleeting.

4 days ago | news4jax.com | Katie Garner

Published: June 24, 2025 at 8:53 AMTROPICS WATCH: WHAT’S BREWING THIS WEEK? The calendar says late June, and the Atlantic isn’t wasting any time reminding us hurricane season is wide awake. Right now, eyes are on a couple of areas in the tropics, and while nothing is an immediate threat to Florida, here’s what you should know:🌊 Atlantic Disturbance: Showers and storms are stirring up associated with a low pressure system about 900 miles ENE of Bermuda, and could develop later today.

5 days ago | news4jax.com | Ajay Uppaluri

Published: June 23, 2025 at 1:12 PMGLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – Glynn County’s Hotel/Motel Tax will rise from 5% to 7% beginning July 1, 2025, following the signing of House Bill 732 by Gov. Brian Kemp on May 1. The new rate applies to all qualifying room nights starting July 1, even if reservations were made or prepaid before that date.