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šŸŒ± Why Fernandina Beach police are warning parents after a 2 a.m. scare

Fernandina Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Fernandina Beach police are warning parents after a 2 a.m. scare
  • See the Fernandina Beach home that topped Nassauā€™s luxury sales list

Today's riddle: What was the occupation of the 3 wise men? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 75.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, heavy t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Fernandina Police issue warning after finding 4-year-old wandering waterfront at 2 a.m. (actionnewsjax.com) ā€” Fernandina Beach police are urging parents to secure doors and use alarms after officers found a 4-year-old wandering alone near the Amelia Waterfront Park riverfront around 2 a.m. The child, who slipped out of a nearby hotel room unnoticed, was quickly reunited with a parent and found to be in good health, but police emphasize how fast young children can wander off.
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ā€¢ No shortage of luxury, these NE Fla homes were tops at 2026 midpoint (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) ā€” Fernandina Beachā€™s top midyear home sale was a three-story Amelia Island property on North Fletcher Avenue that closed for $2.53 million, featuring vaulted ceilings and sunrise-to-sunset views. The article places that sale in context with other high-end transactions across Northeast Florida, highlighting how luxury homes are performing amid rising statewide prices.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Red tide is in the water near us right now.
    FWC's most recent samples show low concentrations of Karenia brevis at St. Marys Inlet, about 3 miles off the north end, in Nassau County. Two otherā€¦ (Nextdoor Nassauville/Councourse)
  • Our precious Calico cat is still missing.
    She was last seen on July 7 on Little Piney Island. She went out in the morning, like she always does, and hasn't come back. Please help keep an eyeā€¦ (Nextdoor Piney Island)
  • Marriott International posted a job opening for Loss Prevention Officer in Fernandina Beach. Apply here.
  • FedEx Corporation posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in Fernandina Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fernandina Beach here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They were firemen. The Bible says they came from afar. (Thank you Jerri B. for sending it in!)
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