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A 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM were crowned Best in Show at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, its its 28th annual event. Photo courtesy of Hagerty Media

A 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM were crowned Best in Show at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, its its 28th annual event. Photo courtesy of Hagerty Media

Highlights of 2023 ‘The Amelia’ Concours d’Elegance

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The 28th annual gathering at The Amelia saw 25,000 enthusiasts gather for featured auctions, driving events and a two-day show on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The big show brought shiny cars zipping around winding island streets.
City of Fernandina Beach, Florida

City of Fernandina Beach, Florida

What are the next steps to hire a city manager?

Julia Roberts
Monday, March 6, 2023
On the agenda for a workshop of the Fernandina Beach City Commission set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, is a discussion of how the city will recruit and hire a new city manager.   Former City Manager Dale Martin’s employment contract with the city was terminated Feb. 21.
The Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch invites the public to its nest excavations, where tourists and locals alike might have the chance to see sea turtle hatchlings, like this one who needed a little extra help to make it to the ocean. Photo by Holly Dorman

The Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch invites the public to its nest excavations, where tourists and locals alike might have the chance to see sea turtle hatchlings, like this one who needed a little extra help to make it to the ocean. Photo by Holly Dorman

Five things to remember as the weather warms up

Holly Dorman
Friday, March 3, 2023
Amelia Island is home to wildlife of all kinds. As the seasons change, so does the wildlife. The warmer weather means the North Atlantic right whales will return north and the sea turtles will return to Amelia Island to nest, along with other changes in the ecosystem.
A group of scientists and volunteers works to disentangle from a length of fishing rope. Submitted photo

A group of scientists and volunteers works to disentangle from a length of fishing rope. Submitted photo

Arizona representative aims to RESCUE Whales

Holly Dorman
Friday, March 3, 2023
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) introduced the RESCUE Whales Act into Congress this week, aimed at repealing a section of the 2022 omnibus that may impact North Atlantic right whales and prevent them from receiving critical aid in the face of a dwindling population.
Firefighters trained with Nassau County Emergency Management for four days, ending with hands-on incident training provided by CSX. Photo by Julia Roberts

Firefighters trained with Nassau County Emergency Management for four days, ending with hands-on incident training provided by CSX. Photo by Julia Roberts

CSX and NCEM conduct incident training

Julia Roberts
Friday, March 3, 2023
Emergency responders from Nassau County are better prepared to deal with the effects of a situation involving hazardous materials being carried by rail after a four-day training held at the Nassau County Emergency Operations Center and a local business.
The Nassau County 4-H chapter Youth Emergency Team includes, from left, Sophia Causer, sixth grade; Elena James, sixth grade; Gabriel Gierhahn, high school freshman; and Natalie Stevenson, high school junior. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Youth Emergency Team

The Nassau County 4-H chapter Youth Emergency Team includes, from left, Sophia Causer, sixth grade; Elena James, sixth grade; Gabriel Gierhahn, high school freshman; and Natalie Stevenson, high school junior. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Youth Emergency Team

Youth program turn teens into preparedness leaders

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Youth Emergency Team (YET) is a cooperative program between Nassau County Emergency Management and the local 4-H chapter. The program is meant to empower youth to be able to take control in an emergency situation, giving kids training that is almost equal to that of a first responder.
Mike Doran, chairman of the Veterans Council of Nassau County, left, and Fred Blaz, chairman of Veterans4VeteransNassau, proudly display a check from Rayonier. The money is earmarked for the Veterans4VeteransNassau gathering scheduled for April 22 at West Nassau High School in Callahan. Submitted photo

Mike Doran, chairman of the Veterans Council of Nassau County, left, and Fred Blaz, chairman of Veterans4VeteransNassau, proudly display a check from Rayonier. The money is earmarked for the Veterans4VeteransNassau gathering scheduled for April 22 at West Nassau High School in Callahan. Submitted photo

Rayonier supports county veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Vets4Vets is a movement under the Semper Fidelis Society, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit (501)(c)(19) with a mission to inform veterans about policy changes and to connect them with a support network. Veterans4VeteransNassau, sponsored by the veterans council, is devoted to Nassau County veterans.

Seeing the world in black and white

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
This past Feb. 14, Frederick Douglass would have been 205 years old.  On the occasion of his birthday last month, more than 60 people gathered at Story & Song to learn more about Douglass, Black History Month and how white people can talk about race in a way that moves the conversation forward.
The Fernandina Beach City Commission recognized the 50th anniversary of the Fernandina Pirates at the Feb. 21 meeting. Photo by Julia Roberts

The Fernandina Beach City Commission recognized the 50th anniversary of the Fernandina Pirates at the Feb. 21 meeting. Photo by Julia Roberts

50 years of piracy and philanthropy

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Fernandina Pirates Club turns 50 this year, so it’s time to celebrate and reflect on the volunteer-based local nonprofit.