Right whales have arrived off of Amelia Island. More than 30 right whales have been spotted this fall and winter.

Rare right whale visitors

Candis Whitney Special to the News-Leader   Just a few weeks ago, Amelia Islanders were treated to a rare visit from right whale mother Chiminea and her newborn calf.  The pair leisurely cruised our beaches for more than a week, creating onshore…
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Friday, January 15, 2021

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The Blank Check Society’s Fifth Annual Pork Butt Cook-Off judges are Judge Steve Fahlgren, Dennis Morris and Sheriff Bill Leeper. The BCS wrote a $7,900 check to Wreaths Across America to assist in placing wreaths on graves at Jacksonville National Cemetery.

BCS raises $7,900 for Wreaths Across America

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
The Blank Check Society of America, Nassau County Chapter, raised $7,900 for Wreaths Across America.  The BCS recently held its Fifth Annual Pork Butt Cook-Off and Blood Drive. Also taking place on this day was the annual wine, liquor and art auction and Wreaths Across America basket raffle...
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Virus watch: Camden back in red zone on national report

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
After lower case numbers throughout October, Camden County is back in the red zone on the weekly White House Coronavirus Task Force report, which is the highest level of community transmission.  Camden has also been a county of emerging interest since at least Nov. 7, according to state data. ...
Callahan Mayor Matt Davis administers the oath as Councilman Ken Bass and Councilwoman Jacquelyn Fleming are sworn into office Nov. 16.

Council terms begin

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Two elected officials were sworn in as another announced plans to step down Monday night.  Councilman Ken Bass and Councilwoman Jacquelyn Fleming took the oath of office during the Callahan Town Council meeting. Councilman David Mellecker, who was scheduled to begin a new term, was absent....
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Sports 

The host FBMS Pirates take on the YMS Hornets Thursday night in the varsity boys county championship game. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER

Middle school championships

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Fernandina Beach Middle School hosted the Nassau County boys basketball championship games Thursday. The Yulee Middle School junior varsity boys beat FBMS 33-20.

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