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Vegan or sugar-free salad dressings by weekly vendor Joy of Garlic. Submitted

Vegan or sugar-free salad dressings by weekly vendor Joy of Garlic. Submitted

Rain or shine, swing by the Market Place

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Fernandina’s Market Place farmers market will be open Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Swing by for great music by Chris Loomis while enjoying a morning outdoors with your neighbors, before the heat of summer sets in.
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NCSD

NCSB approves book objection policy

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Nassau County School Board has finalized the district’s new policy on textbooks and instructional materials, including how parents and community members can formally object to materials being used in the classroom.
A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV overturned in Yulee Sunday afternoon after the striking a car driven by a Fernandina Beach man. Submitted

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV overturned in Yulee Sunday afternoon after the striking a car driven by a Fernandina Beach man. Submitted

NCSO deputy involved in fatal crash

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man died Sunday afternoon after a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV struck the car the man was driving. The accident occurred in Yulee just before 1:30 p.m.
Salt marshes in the South Atlantic region of the United States are home to more than 75% of commercial fish, as well as thousands of endangered species such as gopher tortoises. Submitted

Salt marshes in the South Atlantic region of the United States are home to more than 75% of commercial fish, as well as thousands of endangered species such as gopher tortoises. Submitted

Plan unveiled to protect South Atlantic salt marshes

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A coalition of government, ecological and professional leaders has come together to form the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative, a program aimed at protecting salt marshes from the effects of climate change. These salt marshes are areas of grassland flooded with seawater.
City Hall chambers was filled to overflowing to hear the quasi-judicial hearing regarding development of townhomes on what is known as the Tringali property on Third and Fourth streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City Hall chambers was filled to overflowing to hear the quasi-judicial hearing regarding development of townhomes on what is known as the Tringali property on Third and Fourth streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City commission approves replat; allows townhome development on Tringali property

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Despite pleas from residents who filled city hall opposing the development of townhouses in downtown Fernandina Beach, the city commission voted to approve the construction on streets adjacent to the city’s Historic District.
CCDF’s attempt to cancel drag queen bingo fails. Submitted

CCDF’s attempt to cancel drag queen bingo fails. Submitted

CCDF’s attempt to cancel drag queen bingo fails

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 18, 2023
An event sponsored by Fernandina Beach Pride, an LBGTQ support organization, will take place at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, regardless of objections of the Citizens Defending Freedom. Drag Queen Bingo is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at the club. The event is a fundraiser for Pride.
The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is back, kicking off this weekend with a sunset river cruise and leading into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more. Submitted photo

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is back, kicking off this weekend with a sunset river cruise and leading into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more. Submitted photo

Nature Fest returns

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is back, kicking off this weekend with a sunset river cruise and leading into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more. The Nature Festival is run by Wild Amelia, a program from Keep Nassau Beautiful.
The Wildlight Elementary School drama club put on a "sweet" showing of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Submitted photo

The Wildlight Elementary School drama club put on a "sweet" showing of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Submitted photo

Around School

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023