News

Union asking WestRock for cost of living raise

Julia Roberts

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

WestRock, a long-standing major employer, is not commenting on demonstrations outside its Fernandina Beach facility by the United Steel Workers in support of higher wages for union members.

The Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to work together to form a Citizens Oversight Committee designed to monitor how funds from the millage are used and report back to the public. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

NCSD, NCSB promise oversight committee

Holly Dorman

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Assuming voters decide to accept the additional 1 mill tax to benefit the school district in November, the Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to form a Citizens Oversight Committee together for the additional income.

Local state of emergency extended to Oct. 21

Marissa Mahoney

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

On Monday, Oct. 17, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to extend the local state of emergency placed on Nassau County due to Hurricane Ian.

Since Nassau is a coastal and riverine county, it is especially susceptible to weather events and flooding. Pictured is Hurricane Ian’s flooding impact on Nassau County. Photo of courtesy of the city of Fernandina Beach.

County saves big on flood insurance

Marissa Mahoney

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Nassau County’s flood insurance premium saw a significant reduction this year thanks to county staff’s efforts with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.

One hundred sixty-five aircraft parked at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport last week for the Cirrus Owners Pilots Association Migration annual event. Submitted photo.

COPA Migration hosts largest gathering of the year

Tracy Dishman

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

An 18-year tradition continued last week on Amelia Island with hundreds of Cirrus aircraft arriving to attend the Cirrus Owners Pilots Association, or COPA, annual meeting and trade show.

Mighty Marching Pirates win big in recent competition

Tracy Dishman

Friday, October 14, 2022

The Fernandina High School Mighty Marching Pirates won big in a recent competition in Springfield, Ga.

County responds to capacity issues at animal shelter

Marissa Mahoney

Friday, October 14, 2022

At Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, Officer Marty Pruitt of Animal Control announced that it will be holding four pet adoption events this month to make room for more furry occupants as the local shelter has hit capacity.

Yulee Middle and High schools upgrades

Holly Dorman

Friday, October 14, 2022

The Nassau County School District is in the midst of expanding both Yulee Middle and Yulee High schools.

City Commission digs deep into pockets for pocket park

Julia Roberts

Friday, October 14, 2022

The Fernandina Beach City Commission agreed to enter into a lease for the downtown property known as the pocket park, against the objection of Commissioner Chip Ross, who said the city simply cannot afford it.

‘I WILL SURVIVE’

Marissa Mahoney

Friday, October 14, 2022

October wears many hats, but one of its most critical services is providing awareness for domestic violence.

State

Carson Peña of The Nature Conservancy releases an eastern indigo snake into a gopher tortoise burrow at the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve north of Bristol. Photo by Jim Turner/News Service of Florida

Snake release looks to restore ecosystem

News Staff

Thursday, May 2, 2024

In a quiet preserve along the eastern bank of the Apalachicola River, 41 eastern indigo snakes were released Tuesday into gopher tortoise burrows.

Agency for Health Care Administration published two rules that apply to hospitals and abortion clinics. The rules came a day after the six-week law took effect, significantly restricting abortion access in the state. Submitted

State of Florida issues abortion rules

News Staff

Thursday, May 2, 2024

With a law now in effect preventing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, Florida health-care regulators Thursday released emergency rules related to treating medical conditions that pose dangers

Home-hardening funding sent to DeSantis

News Staff

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis has received a proposal that would pump another $200 million into a home-hardening grant program designed to help reduce property-insurance costs.