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School district investigating 'racially offensive behavior' at Fernandina Beach volleyball game

The Nassau County School District is investigating an allegation of "racially offensive behavior" that occurred at a volleyball game in Fernandina Beach Thursday night.The game occurred between Fernandina Beach High and Andrew Jackon High School, which traveled from Jacksonville.

Resident brings barter market to Fernandina Beach

For the last three years, Dre Montoya has spent her time creating a local, sustainable system of shopping through bringing The Barter Market to Fernandina Beach.

School district reviews Exceptional Student Education model, challenges

Nassau County School District board members heard Tuesday about the positives and negatives of a potential Exceptional Student Service program model at a workshop Tuesday.The ESE topic came from homeschooled parents asking if they could receive services at home.

Residents, visitors recall 9/11 impact 25 years later

On Centre Street Wednesday, people flocked to the shade, snacked on the promenades and rested on benches in between the restaurants and shops.Even in September, it still feels like July. Even 25 years later, when you mention 9/11, something still lingers in people.

Pastor, Ground Zero photographer, officer from Bush detail revisit 9/11

Daniel Goodrich apologized to the audience at Amelia Plantation Chapel Thursday in case he tripped over his words and said he’s a photographer first.

Boil Water Notice Issued for Nassau-Amelia Water System Communities

UPDATE: The boil water advisory is lifted as of Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11:15 a.m.The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers located in portions of the Nassau-Amelia Water System on Amelia Island.

Study says changes needed for truck, traffic flow at Port

A new traffic study of the Port of Fernandina recommends a series of changes intended to improve truck circulation, reduce conflicts with surrounding neighborhoods and better manage vehicles arriving at the port.

City passes stormwater rate increase

Fernandina Beach commissioners passed a stormwater rate hike on third reading Tuesday night with a 3-1 vote, an effort they hope will see larger users pay more proportionally into the city’s system.

City officials review potential Amendment 3 impacts

Fernandina Beach city commissioners heard the potential impacts if Amendment 3 passes in November.The Amendment, spearheaded by Gov.

Paid parking U-turn nixed

Though Fernandina Beach commissioners voted 4-1 to rescind its contract with its paid parking vendor two weeks ago, the program had a brief comeback Tuesday night before commissioners decided against it again with a 2-2 vote.