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Jul 8, 2026

Mid-Week Edition: July 8, 2026

Jul 6, 2026

Full Edition: July 6, 2026

The e-bike ordinance faces its final vote Tuesday, the marina rebuild moves to the funding stage, and Amelia Island passes 200 sea turtle nests.

Jul 3, 2026

Weekend Edition: July 3, 2026

Fireworks over the river, a hot and sunny Fourth, and the island finally gets its Publix back after 432 days.

Jul 1, 2026

Mid-Week Edition: July 1, 2026

The island's summer is still strong but officials are watching an August dip, the county's data-center committee begins drafting its rules, and a record paddle carries a mission for local veterans.

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