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Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch volunteer Eric Linden shows spectators a live sea turtle hatchling found inside the nest being excavated. Photos by Holly Dorman.

Turtle Watch resumes annual nest excavations

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Now that sea turtle hatchlings have started emerging from their nests to find new homes in the ocean, sea turtle enthusiasts have the chance to be part of nest excavations with the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch.
Jack Knocke

CRAAB chair does not attend meeting but will stay on

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 22, 2022
While the Community Redevelopment Agency’s executive board meets just once every three months, the CRA’s advisory board did not show up for that meeting, leading some members of the CRA to call for the chair of that board to step down.
The ordinance passed 4-0 on its second reading and will come up for a third reading Aug. 16. Photo by Julia Roberts.

City moving forward with beach smoking ban

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 22, 2022
City Attorney Tammi Bach said Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that changed the exemptions to the state code that allows counties and municipalities to regulate smoking on public beaches and parks. With that change, smoking tobacco with a pipe or plastic-tipped cigars are not allowed. Unfiltered cigars were allowed. Bach said cigarettes, or anything with filters, are not allowed. There will be a $75 fine for violations.
East by North Dance Theatre. Submitted photo.

Tickets on sale now for Amelia Island Dance Festival

Marissa Mahoney
Friday, July 22, 2022
The Amelia Island Dance Festival (AIDF) is just around the corner with its fourth season kicking off Friday, Sept. 9. Founder Susan Dodge announced plans to provide 12 workshops separated into matinee and evening shows at this year’s festival, which will explore “the enjoyment of dance, inspired by the island’s natural beauty.”

   

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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

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