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Looking for new sources of revenue, some Fernandina Beach City Commissioners said they would consider charging for people to park on the 600 feet of beach in the city where parking is allowed. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Looking for new sources of revenue, some Fernandina Beach City Commissioners said they would consider charging for people to park on the 600 feet of beach in the city where parking is allowed. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Paid beach parking in city revisited

Julia Roberts
Sunday, August 7, 2022
An oftentimes discussed, but never approved, subject has once again reared its head in Fernandina Beach City Hall: paid parking in the city and on city beaches.
Photo and caption courtesy of St. Johns River Water Management District Installation of soil moisture sensor in Elkton.

Photo and caption courtesy of St. Johns River Water Management District Installation of soil moisture sensor in Elkton.

SJRWMD cost-share program to benefit water conservation efforts

Holly Dorman
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The St. John’s Water Management District is looking for growers wanting to conserve water — and offering them up to $250,000 to fund their water conservation projects.

Ragucci files ethics complaint against Ross, dismissed

Julia Roberts
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Chris Ragucci, CEO of Nassau Terminals which operated the Port of Fernandina for three years, took the contentious relationship between him and City Commissioner Chip Ross to a new level when he filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics, requesting an investigation into some of the...
Planning Director Thad Crowe is optimistic about the possibility of having more affordable housing constructed in Nassau County. Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

Planning Director Thad Crowe is optimistic about the possibility of having more affordable housing constructed in Nassau County. Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

More affordable housing on the way

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, August 4, 2022
Affordable housing has proven itself a formidable foe in Nassau County, but two recently revealed residential projects will give it some much needed muscle to combat exponentially rising living costs.
Photo credit: Fernandina Beach Police Department

Photo credit: Fernandina Beach Police Department

Man charged with arson on 8th Street garage fire

Julia Roberts
Thursday, August 4, 2022
According to the Fernandina Police Department, an employee of a local business followed through with alleged threats to “but the (business) down” and has been charged with arson. According to a release from FBPD Deputy Chief Jeff Tambasco, his department received a call shortly after 8 p.m.
Nassau County School Superintendent Kathy Burns recommended against forming a citizens' budget advisory committee. Photo credit News-Leader.

Nassau County School Superintendent Kathy Burns recommended against forming a citizens' budget advisory committee. Photo credit News-Leader.

NCSB votes against budget committee

Holly Dorman
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The Nassau County School Board voted not to form a citizens’ budget advisory committee at the July 28 regular meeting in a 4-1 vote.

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office K-9 recovers

News Staff
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Submitted Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office K-9 Huk recovers from three gunshot wounds that occurred in the line of duty in Jacksonville Friday. Huk is the officer who captured Patrick McDowell in Callahan Sept. 28.

Florida monitors nationwide monkeypox outbreak

News Staff
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Submitted by Florida Department of Health in Nassau County The Florida Department of Health in Nassau County (DOH-Nassau) is monitoring a monkeypox outbreak. There are cases of monkeypox in at least 43 states and Washington DC.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto addresses concerns brought before the commission regarding redfish regulations at the July 13 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto addresses concerns brought before the commission regarding redfish regulations at the July 13 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

FWC approves new regulations for redfish

Holly Dorman
Monday, August 1, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission approved new regulations and modifications to management regions for redfish.
Planning and Zoning Board Member Joseph Zimmerman serves as executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County. Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

Planning and Zoning Board Member Joseph Zimmerman serves as executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County. Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

Neighbors balk at proposed site for homeless shelter

Marissa Mahoney
Monday, August 1, 2022
The Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County is looking to expand westward, but first, the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) must determine if a homeless shelter is considered a public good.