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High winds blew down trees on Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts.

High winds blew down trees on Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts.

Uninvited gusts

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
National Weather Service meteorologist Danny Dubois said the service received calls from the Woodbridge Park area of Nassau County on Sunday, but no reports of the high winds that blew down trees on Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach.

BOCC approves RV park development plan

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A luxury recreational vehicle park came one step closer to reality, despite a marathon meeting of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, in which more than 20 people spoke out against it.
Jim Watson had his first hole-in-one, and was witnessed by John James, Ivy Cowles and Ted Manjoras.

Jim Watson had his first hole-in-one, and was witnessed by John James, Ivy Cowles and Ted Manjoras.

Watson aces 7th hole at Amelia

Beth Jones
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Jim Watson of Fernandina Beach was playing golf with his golfing buddies, the Amelia Island Marauders, at the Amelia River Golf Club on Tuesday, when he shot a hole-in-one on the par-three seventh hole, which played 146 yards. Watson used a 6 iron and a Titleist Pro V 1X golf ball.
The city of Fernandina Beach has received its 21st year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation.

The city of Fernandina Beach has received its 21st year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Tree City USA

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The city of Fernandina Beach has received its 21st year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. This represents the city’s continued commitment to honoring community forestry.
Accepting awards for the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners are, from left, Public Works Director Doug Podiak, Economic Resources Coordinator Holly Coyle, Assistant Planning Director Gabriel Quintas, Director of Strategic Advancement Brandy Carvalho and Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson.

Accepting awards for the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners are, from left, Public Works Director Doug Podiak, Economic Resources Coordinator Holly Coyle, Assistant Planning Director Gabriel Quintas, Director of Strategic Advancement Brandy Carvalho and Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson.

County earns awards from the Florida Planning & Zoning Association

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
During the most recent Florida Planning & Zoning Association’s awards banquet, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners won a total of three awards for several county projects and initiatives, further demonstrating the county’s commitment to building a resilient, sustainable and...