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Mayor Bradley Bean declares a state of emergency for Fernandina Beach in response to severe weather conditions which have inundated stormwater and wastewater sewer systems. Submitted photo

Mayor Bradley Bean declares a state of emergency for Fernandina Beach in response to severe weather conditions which have inundated stormwater and wastewater sewer systems. Submitted photo

UPDATE: Mayor declares state of emergency

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
9-13-24: Following prolonged and intense rainfall, the city of Fernandina Beach declared a Local State of Emergency at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Nassau County has announced it received the highest credit rating possible from Fitch Ratings, Inc.

Nassau County has announced it received the highest credit rating possible from Fitch Ratings, Inc.

Nassau County receives highest Fitch Credit Rating

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Nassau County announced it has received the highest credit rating possible from Fitch Ratings, Inc. The county’s media release said it had recently received a notification that its rating has been increased to “AAA” up from its previous rating of “AA.
Students in the 2023-24 University of US classes listen to a lecture at the Bean Center at FSCJ in Yulee. University of US will welcome 93 Nassau County students for the 2024-25 session. Submitted photo

Students in the 2023-24 University of US classes listen to a lecture at the Bean Center at FSCJ in Yulee. University of US will welcome 93 Nassau County students for the 2024-25 session. Submitted photo

USCSF announces beginning of University of US classes for 2024-25

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation announced that on Monday, Sept. 23 at 4:45 p.m., the University of US will welcome 93 students from Nassau County to begin the semester.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman presents the now-adopted budget and millage rates Monday at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman presents the now-adopted budget and millage rates Monday at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

BOCC adjusts budget, adopts millage rates

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Board of County Commissioners held its first Legislative Public Hearing regarding the Millage Rates and Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget on Monday.  Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman made the presentation on the millage rate and budget.
The Fernandina Press Association recruited the accomplished George R. Fairbanks to become editor of The Florida Mirror in 1879. The Fernandina publication was conceived to bring a new kind of journalism to the industry. Photo courtesy of Amelia Island Museum of History

The Fernandina Press Association recruited the accomplished George R. Fairbanks to become editor of The Florida Mirror in 1879. The Fernandina publication was conceived to bring a new kind of journalism to the industry. Photo courtesy of Amelia Island Museum of History

Treasures of Nassau: Newspapermen of the Golden Age

Pamela Bushnell
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The News-Leader is running a series throughout the year on the history of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County in celebration of our 200th anniversary. Our series began with Florida becoming a U.S.
IAA artist Paul DiRito. Submitted photo

IAA artist Paul DiRito. Submitted photo

Art for the community

Steve Gibbs
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The oldest art gallery in Fernandina Beach has a full slate of community events coming up, including workshops such as landscape painting and, on Oct. 19, the annual Plein Air Paint Out that will make the streets of Fernandina Beach seem like Paris.
Jeays Matz of Fernandina Beach in action for Team USA during the junior women’s Inline Hockey World Championships in Italy. Submitted photo

Jeays Matz of Fernandina Beach in action for Team USA during the junior women’s Inline Hockey World Championships in Italy. Submitted photo

Matz collects silver in Italy

Beth Jones
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Jeays Matz is a silver medalist. The 17-year-old roller hockey player from Fernandina Beach competed with Team USA in the junior women’s Inline Hockey World Championship. The event was held Aug. 29 through Sept. 2 in Roccaras, Italy. It was Matz’s first trip out of the country.
Sarah Campbell will take the helm of city government if contract negotiations are successful.

Sarah Campbell will take the helm of city government if contract negotiations are successful.

City commission selects Sarah Campbell as new city manager

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The City of Fernandina Beach will be managed by Sarah Campbell, if employment negotiations with the candidate are successful. The city has been administered by Operations Director Jeremiah Glisson since Charles George took a medical leave.
Sarah Campbell. Submitted photo

Sarah Campbell. Submitted photo

Sarah Campbell selected as Fernandina Beach City Manager

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
At a special meeting on Sept. 5, the Fernandina Beach City Commission endorsed Sarah Campbell as the next city manager. According to a recent release, the commission directed staff to begin negotiating an employment agreement, which will be brought for approval at a later date.
Nassau County has announced a few more additions to the Bicentennial Celebration — a Scavenger Hunt, a local author presentation and a special bicentennial corn maze event. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County has announced a few more additions to the Bicentennial Celebration — a Scavenger Hunt, a local author presentation and a special bicentennial corn maze event. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County announces more bicentennial celebrations

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Nassau County announced a few more events lined up for the Bicentennial Celebration — a selfie scavenger hunt, a local author presentation and a partnership with a local Corn Maze. The scavenger hunt will feature photo challenges, quizzes and information about Nassau County’s history.