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City commission OKs new city manager
City of Fernandina Beach will soon have a new manager at the helm. The city commission unanimously voted to offer the job to Ty Ross, choosing him over four other candidates.
Nassau County FY 2023-2024 budget updated
Nassau County’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 tentative budget was raised $4,603,142 by previously unallocated revenues and $18,514,136 in “projected cash carry forwards,” totaling $23,117,278 in funds tenta
Swimmer found on north end
The Fernandina Beach Fire Department focused its efforts into recovering the body of a swimmer who was lost in the surf on the north end of Amelia Island Wednesday.
Riverfront park and kayak launch agreements signed
In a series of three unanimous votes, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve agreements for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of William Burgess Bouleva
Proposed RV park site owners pursuing townhome development
Property owners who wanted to develop an RV park on Sadler Road are asking the city of Fernandina Beach to annex the property and provide water and sewer services in order to build townhomes at the
Sturges asks for changes to city’s Land Development Code
Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges, who owns and operates a construction business in the city, wants the city’s Land Development Code amended so that if there is development on adjoining lot
NCSB greenlights budget for school year 2023-24
The Nassau County School Board (NCSB) approved final millage rates and budget for 2023-24 by a unanimous vote following a final public hearing during a special meeting on Monday.
Fernandina Beach offers Ty Ross city manager job
Pending acceptance of an offer from the City of Fernandina Beach, Ty Ross will become the City Manager, after an extensive process that included an executive search firm, a citizens’ committee and
PIRATES BACK ON COURSE
The Pirates are 1-1 on the season so, having some matches pushed back because of the hurricane and Labor Day.
State
Judge refuses to halt FSU-ACC case
A Leon County circuit judge Tuesday refused to put on hold a lawsuit filed by Florida State University against the Atlantic Coast Conference, as a big-money battle between the university and its lo
Revised abortion ’statement’ sought, theft law OK’d
Lawsuit seeks revised abortion ‘statement’
‘Very, very busy’ hurricane season eyed
Floridians received a second reminder Thursday to brace for a busy 2024 hurricane season, as Colorado State University researchers issued a forecast pointing to warm Atlantic Ocean water that fuels