News

Silver Square Lodge 703 celebrates 45th anniversary

Marissa Mahoney

Thursday, September 22, 2022

One of this community’s most cherished organizations — Silver Square Masonic Lodge 703 — celebrated its 45-year anniversary with special recognition from the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners at its Sept. 12 meeting.

BOCC continues pledge to refund American Beach homeowners

Marissa Mahoney

Thursday, September 22, 2022

The county commission made strides this past week with a swift decision to continue reimbursing American Beach property owners for Septic-to-Sewer assessment fees.

Chip Ross (left) and Chris Ragucci (right)

Ross, OHPA, Nassau Terminals reach agreement

Julia Roberts

Thursday, September 22, 2022

The Ocean Highway and Port Authority, port operator Nassau Terminals and Chip Ross have reached a settlement in a public records case that is almost two years old.

Sturges questions city commissioner health insurance removal from budget

Julia Roberts

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Fernandina Beach city commissioners have the option of receiving health insurance as a benefit of their position. However, when creating a budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, that benefit was deleted.

Cleaning up the coast

Holly Dorman

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

International Coastal Cleanup Day saw beach cleanups all over the world, the state of Florida and Amelia Island.

Ethics commission rules for Hill

Julia Roberts

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

The Florida Commission on Ethics has ruled on a complaint lodged against Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Miriam Hill, finding there was no probable cause to believe she abused her position for personal gain.

BOCC hosts first public hearing on tentative budget

Marissa Mahoney

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Nassau County’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 has taken a steep $40 million increase since it was first proposed in July, according to newly appointed Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Lacambra and Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman on Sept. 12.

Got trees?

Holly Dorman

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Keep Nassau Beautiful kicked off its biannual free tree giveaway this weekend in Yulee. Over 120 trees were distributed to be planted in Nassau County yards.

Arrest in Hilliard shooting

Kathie Sciullo

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

A Hilliard man was arrested for the murder of a Callahan man Saturday.

Former Callahan Sports Association president arrested for fraud

Julia Roberts

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The former president of the Callahan Sports Association was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $20,000 using a computer program used to maintain finances.

State

FHSAA considers compensation for student athletes

News Staff

Thursday, May 16, 2024

The governing body that oversees high-school athletics in Florida could soon approve a proposal that would lead to high-school athletes getting paid through business agreements such as endorsement

Florida State Capitol building, Tallahassee, Florida

Record Memorial Day travel expected, pot amendment and 1.2M insurance policies

News Staff

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

A record number of travelers are expected to hit Florida roads and crowd airports during the Memorial Day holiday period.

Bacardi Jackson began serving Monday as executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida. Photo courtesy of American Civil Liberties Union of Florida

New ACLU leader points to ‘urgency of now’

News Staff

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Saying the country is at a “deeply, deeply disturbing” juncture, Bacardi Jackson — a veteran litigator whose civil-rights advocacy is literally in her genes — is taking the mantle as executive dire