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State Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) is a member of the Senate Health Policy Committee, which recently held a hearing about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Bean chides state’s top medical official

News Staff

Friday, January 15, 2021

Christine Sexton

News Service of Florida

Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Miriam Hill, left, lost her argument against hiring a former commissioner as interim port attorney, as the commission voted to hire Bob Sturgess.

Ocean Highway and Port Authority hires former board member as interim attorney

Julia Roberts

Friday, January 15, 2021

Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Miriam Hill said the move to hire a former OHPA commission member as attorney for the port smacks of “a good, ole boy” network move, but the other comm

Nassau County Emergency Management Director Greg Foster speaks to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners during a special meeting Wednesday.

County commissioners OK COVID-19 vaccination plan; hospitals begin vaccinations for patients and staff

News Staff

Friday, January 15, 2021

Gary D. Morgan

For the News-Leader

Split Open and Melt bagel shop owner Dave Ferch and manager Erin Gay began serving bagels at the new shop on South Eighth St on Jan. 6.

Split Open and Melt combines tunes with tasty treats

Julia Roberts

Friday, January 15, 2021

How would you like to start your day Outshined? How about Smoke on the Water for breakfast or lunch with a Witchy Woman or a Sharp Dressed Man?

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

Rare right whale visitors

News Staff

Friday, January 15, 2021

Candis Whitney

Special to the News-Leader

Last year’s Best in Show at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance went to this 1929 Duesenberg J-218 Town Limousine. This year’s event will take place in May.

CAR SHOW IN SHOP

Julia Roberts

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance President Bill Warner announced the 26th annual event will move to May 20-23 in response to the latest development in the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Rep. John Rutherford (R-Jacksonville)

Rutherford stands behind electoral objections

Julia Roberts

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

U.S. Rep. John Rutherford (R-Jackson-ville), whose district contains all of Nassau County, said his objection to Electoral College votes was to protest how some states handled elections.