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Path trajectory valid until 5 p.m. Source: NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center

Path trajectory valid until 5 p.m. Source: NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center

Tropical Storm Ian: Local state of emergency declared + Statements from Emergency Management, City Commission

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
BOCC declares local state of emergency: Story by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader In anticipation of Hurricane Ian’s arrival later this week, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) declared a “state of local emergency” at the insistence of County Manager Taco Pope and Emergency Management Director...
John Ferrell Burkett speaking at a Board of County Commissioners meeting about drainage issues near his property. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

John Ferrell Burkett speaking at a Board of County Commissioners meeting about drainage issues near his property. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Local man proposes food truck park, artisan market for Yulee

Marissa Mahoney
Friday, September 23, 2022
The most recent Development Review Committee saw local resident John Ferrell Burkett reveal plans for a food truck park and artisan farmer’s market in Yulee.
A photograph of the construction site’s current state was provided by City of Fernandina Beach Mayor Mike Lednovich.

A photograph of the construction site’s current state was provided by City of Fernandina Beach Mayor Mike Lednovich.

Fletcher Avenue developers accused of dune encroachment

Marissa Mahoney
Friday, September 23, 2022
A group of Amelia Island conservationists expressed great concern this past week over a Fletcher Avenue construction site that’s been accused of encroaching a neighboring dune. On Sept.
Pocket Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader.

Pocket Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader.

City to enter into an annual lease for pocket park

Julia Roberts
Friday, September 23, 2022
People will still be able to sit outside and enjoy some music, a cup of coffee and the atmosphere in the middle of Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown as the City Commission voted to enter into a lease for the property known as the pocket park on Centre Street.
Although the red snapper season in the Atlantic has been limited to only two days a year, these fish often find themselves the bycatch of fishermen targeting other snapper grouper species.

Although the red snapper season in the Atlantic has been limited to only two days a year, these fish often find themselves the bycatch of fishermen targeting other snapper grouper species.

Public outcry over possible red snapper closures

Holly Dorman
Friday, September 23, 2022
More than 1,000 citizens submitted comments to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council on the discussion of red snapper management — the majority of which were vehemently opposed to any additional limitations on the red snapper season.
Silver Square Lodge 703 Master Herman White. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Silver Square Lodge 703 Master Herman White. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Silver Square Lodge 703 celebrates 45th anniversary

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, September 22, 2022
One of this community’s most cherished organizations — Silver Square Masonic Lodge 703 — celebrated its 45-year anniversary with special recognition from the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners at its Sept. 12 meeting.