Local

Barnabas Center nurse Alison Trembly will compete on Jeopardy tonight at 7:30 p.m. EST. Submitted photo.

Barnabas Center nurse Alison Trembly will compete on Jeopardy tonight at 7:30 p.m. EST. Submitted photo.

Nassau County nurse to appear on Jeopardy tonight

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
For the News-Leader Local Nassau County resident, Alison Trembly, DNP, APRN, family nurse practitioner, for Barnabas Center appears on the popular television game show Jeopardy! today, July 20th.    Trembly was able to put a checkmark next to a huge bucket list item, participating on Jeopardy!.
A digital rendering of the proposed coffee kiosk drive-thru. Submitted photo.

A digital rendering of the proposed coffee kiosk drive-thru. Submitted photo.

Coffee kiosk on the horizon

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Tuesday morning’s meeting with the Development Review Committee (DRC) hinted that a new coffee franchise could be on the horizon for the east side.
Audience members watch ‘Last of the Right Whales,’ a documentary featuring efforts being made to conserve North Atlantic right whales. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Audience members watch ‘Last of the Right Whales,’ a documentary featuring efforts being made to conserve North Atlantic right whales. Photo by Holly Dorman.

"Last of the Right Whales" comes to Fernandina Beach

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
After premiering in Jacksonville in February, the documentary “Last of the Right Whales” made its way to Fernandina Beach with a showing Saturday, July 16, at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. Dozens of community members and environmental activists attended the event.
Superintendent Kathy Burns and attorney Brett Steger watch a video presentation from the district on the 2022 summer school session. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Superintendent Kathy Burns and attorney Brett Steger watch a video presentation from the district on the 2022 summer school session. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Nassau County School Board not in violation of committee law

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Nassau County School Board determined it was not violating state statutes by not having a citizens’ budget advisory committee. Board chairwoman Donna Martin said she received a call from “a constituent” who said the board was violating state laws.
Port of Fernandina. Photo by Julia Roberts.

Port of Fernandina. Photo by Julia Roberts.

Ocean Highway and Port Authority approves security contract, tariff

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
General business at the Port of Fernandina did take place at the most recent meeting of the Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commission, but was overshadowed by news of the sale of port operator Worldwide Terminals Fernandina and its subsidiary Nassau Terminals to Transportation Infrastructure...
Left to right: Scott Kessler, Brenda C. Kayne, Sarah Flint and Munsell McPhillips. Not pictured: Marcus Yew. Submitted.

Left to right: Scott Kessler, Brenda C. Kayne, Sarah Flint and Munsell McPhillips. Not pictured: Marcus Yew. Submitted.

Sonofarious and Friends present "A Sense of Home"

News Staff
Friday, July 15, 2022
Sonofarious, a mellow, eclectic instrumental ensemble, comes together with guest singers and musicians to present "A Sense of Home" at Story and Song Center for Arts and Culture, Saturday, August 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.