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RESULTS: City of Fernandina Beach runoff election

RESULTS: City of Fernandina Beach runoff election

RESULTS: City of Fernandina Beach runoff election

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
LAST UPDATED: 7:45 P.M. Registered Voters: 11,444 Ballots counted: 3,855 Voter turnout: 33.69%   City of Fernandina Beach Commission – Seat 4 James Antun — 53.74% (2,366 votes) Michael Lednovich — 46.
Folks waiting in line to vote at the Atlantic Rec Center.

Folks waiting in line to vote at the Atlantic Rec Center.

Voter turnout 'better than expected'

Tracy Dishman
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
"We have been steady and consistent all day," said Bob Evans, clerk of the Atlantic Avenue Rec Center polling location. "It's better than expected.
Runoff election day in Fernandina Beach.

Runoff election day in Fernandina Beach.

Runoff election day in Fernandina Beach

Tracy Dishman
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The closely watched runoff election in Fernandina Beach is being decided today in a runoff election which is necessary due to the results of the Nov. 6 election.
Dickens on Centre 2022. Photo by Beth Jones

Dickens on Centre 2022. Photo by Beth Jones

In photos: Dickens on Centre 2022 - Better than ever

Tracy Dishman
Monday, December 12, 2022
The 8th Annual Dickens on Centre festival was better than ever. From Dec. 8-11, the young and young at heart celebrated the holidays with a lantern parade, life-sized snow globes, adults-only Dickens After Dark in a real Victorian home, many new vendors, festive entertainment, pictures with St.
The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.

The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.

SPOTTED! The first right whale calf of the season!

News Staff
Friday, December 9, 2022
SPOTTED! The first right whale calf of the season! The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.
Photo courtesy of North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program

Photo courtesy of North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program

FWC opposes NOAA’s proposed right whale-related speed restrictions

Holly Dorman
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Eric Sutton announced the agency’s opposition to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s proposed North Atlantic right whale-related boating speed restrictions at the Commission meeting Nov. 29.
Fort Clinch by Candlelight, photo by Tom Linley

Fort Clinch by Candlelight, photo by Tom Linley

Friends of Fort Clinch hosts members for candlelight event

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Fort Clinch takes on a unique appearance at night, some might say a magical appearance, lit only by candles, lanterns and fires in the fireplace. On Friday night, Dec. 2, the Friends of Fort Clinch hosted about 125 members of the Friends to show them appreciation.

RYAM seeks permit renewal for Fernandina and Yulee facilities

Holly Dorman
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) is seeking to renew its permit for its Fernandina Beach plant and Yulee Sludge Management Facility with the Department of Environmental Protection. While the Fernandina Plant has been here since 1939, the Yulee Sludge Management Facility did not open until 1977.