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A flurry of fraud: How Henry deceived the town of Winchester

Henry Centrella was released (supervised) from prison earlier this week.   No one in Fernandina Beach or Nassau County or, with perhaps one sad exception, the state of Florida has heard of Henry Centrella. In my former town of Winchester, Conn., however, everyone knew Henry.

The art of improvisation

Learning how to improvise can increase your confidence, be more creative, improve communication skills and even reduce anxiety. On Wednesday, Jan.

Market Place farmers market with live music

The Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market will be open Saturday on North Seventh Street, in historic downtown, rain or shine. Truly a farmers market, you will find landscaping plants, flowering baskets, colorful orchids, landscape and patio plants.

Ferst Readers fundraiser partners with public schools

Ferst Readers of Nassau County is once again partnering with Nassau County public schools for the fourth annual coin drive fundraiser during Florida Literacy Week Jan. 23-27.

Nassau Habitat closes in on record goal

As the Nassau Habitat for Humanity team rings in the New Year, breaking ground on three new homes, it is one step closer to a goal set in a recent visioning session.

Seniors vs crime logo

Every month, the Fernandina Beach Seniors vs. Crime Office, a special project of the Florida Attorney General, will provide a timely tip to help seniors avoid online scams as identified by the Attorney General’s Guide for Seniors and other reported local scams.

NCSO charges man with attempted murder after stabbing

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jacksonville man on charges of attempted murder and armed burglary in connection to an incident that took place earlier this month in Callahan. Gabreon Brown, 31, was arrested and booked Jan.

OHPA attorney reassures authority can limit cruise ships

The Ocean Highway and Port Authority can, and says it will, restrict the size of cruise ships that come into the Port of Fernandina, according to OHPA’s attorney and the chair of the port authority.

Legislative delegation hears from Nassau County

Nassau County had the opportunity to address Florida State Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough last week, asking the legislators to give attention to their priorities in the upcoming session in Tallahassee.

NCSB votes to ‘rebrand’

The Nassau County School Board voted 3-2 Thursday night to contract with Voss and Associates to begin an effort to “rebrand” itself. Voss and Associates is a marketing and communications company specializing in promoting educational organizations such as school districts and private schools.