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The ordinance passed 4-0 on its second reading and will come up for a third reading Aug. 16. Photo by Julia Roberts.

The ordinance passed 4-0 on its second reading and will come up for a third reading Aug. 16. Photo by Julia Roberts.

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City moving forward with beach smoking ban

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 22, 2022
City Attorney Tammi Bach said Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation that changed the exemptions to the state code that allows counties and municipalities to regulate smoking on public beaches and parks. With that change, smoking tobacco with a pipe or plastic-tipped cigars are not allowed.
A pre-application meeting was held Tuesday with the Development Review Committee to discuss constructing a Dairy Queen on Wildlight property. Photo by Marissa Mahoney.

A pre-application meeting was held Tuesday with the Development Review Committee to discuss constructing a Dairy Queen on Wildlight property. Photo by Marissa Mahoney.

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Wildlight reveals plans for new Dairy Queen

Marissa Mahoney
Friday, July 22, 2022
Tuesday’s Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting saw the Low Country Land Trust request further meetings to discuss construction of a Dairy Queen on Wildlight property. Robert White, representative for the land owner, announced the proposed site is a 0.

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Fernandina water tower getting painted

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 22, 2022
City of Fernandina Beach Utilities Director Andre Desilet said the city’s water tower is being repainted. The contractor is sand blasting the exterior to remove the old coating. Draping at the site is being installed to contain the blasting media.
Photo by NOAA. Licensed under Unsplash.

Photo by NOAA. Licensed under Unsplash.

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Habitat woes could affect manatee fertility

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
The News Service of Florida Wildlife officials are concerned that continuing habitat problems could lead to a decline in fertility for manatees in Florida.
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Submitted photo.

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Newcomers food drive a success

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
The Newcomers Community Service Group engaged both its members and the community Thursday, July 14, in a very successful food drive.
Nassau County School District board chairwoman Donna Martin and superintendent Kathy Burns attend a Nassau County Commissioners meeting in June, where the commissioners voted to add an additional mill to the ballot for voters to decide upon. Photo by Marissa Mahoney.

Nassau County School District board chairwoman Donna Martin and superintendent Kathy Burns attend a Nassau County Commissioners meeting in June, where the commissioners voted to add an additional mill to the ballot for voters to decide upon. Photo by Marissa Mahoney.

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NCSB accepts primary proposed millage rates

Holly Dorman
Friday, July 22, 2022
The Nassau County School District board held its first of two public workshops concerning the budget for the upcoming year and accepted proposed millage rates Tuesday. The state of Florida provides funding to school districts through the Florida Education Finance Program.
Chief Operating Officer Bill Carnegie

Chief Operating Officer Bill Carnegie

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Feeding Northeast Florida welcomes new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
For the News-Leader   Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL), the area’s largest and most efficient food bank, announced new additions to its executive leadership team.