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Elijah Mullican, 15, and Caleb Mullican, 12. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Elijah Mullican, 15, and Caleb Mullican, 12. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Brothers competing in pétanque world qualifier

Beth Jones
Friday, July 19, 2024
The Mullican brothers will compete this weekend in a world championship qualifier. Elijah, 15, and his little brother, Caleb, are in Denver, Colo., for the Federation of Pétanque USA 2024 Juniors World Championship Qualifier.
Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers. Submitted photo

Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers. Submitted photo

Judge sentences killer to death for deputy’s 2021 murder

Tracy Dishman
Friday, July 19, 2024
Patrick McDowell, who fatally shot Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers during a traffic stop nearly three years ago, was sentenced to death by a judge on Wednesday. In April, a jury voted 11-1 to recommend the death penalty for McDowell, who had pleaded guilty to the murder.
Poe Pinson, her father, Kenny Pinson, Friends of Fernandina Skatepark Mike Nichols, Waldemar Borrero and Tiffinnie Taylor and David Echeverry, chef and owner of David’s Restaurant, from left. Pinson serves as ambassador of the group. Submitted photos

Poe Pinson, her father, Kenny Pinson, Friends of Fernandina Skatepark Mike Nichols, Waldemar Borrero and Tiffinnie Taylor and David Echeverry, chef and owner of David’s Restaurant, from left. Pinson serves as ambassador of the group. Submitted photos

Go, Poe! Community shows support for Olympic skateboarder

Beth Jones
Friday, July 19, 2024
Poe Pinson is in Paris, preparing the 2024 Olympics. Back at home, her community is sharing its pride and showing its support. The Friends of the Fernandina Skatepark is selling Go Poe! signs for $25 each so businesses or individuals can show their support and contribute to Pinson’s trip.
Nassau Decides 2024

Nassau Decides 2024

Candidate profiles: Supervisor of Elections

News Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Janet Adkins campaign announcement, seeks reelection in August primary Janet Adkins, Nassau County Supervisor of Election announced that she is seeking a second term of office in the August 20 primary. Adkins has served as the incumbent Nassau County Supervisor of Elections since January 2021.
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce held a forum for the BOCC District 3 seat. The currently-seated Commissioner Jeff Gray and his opponent Lynn Newcomer were there to answer questions. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce held a forum for the BOCC District 3 seat. The currently-seated Commissioner Jeff Gray and his opponent Lynn Newcomer were there to answer questions. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Chamber holds county commissioner forums

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Last week the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce held candidate forums for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) District 3 and 5 seats. Two current commissioners prepare to face opponents in this upcoming election.
Sheriff Bill Leeper stands beside a sign that designates a secure, neutral location for parents sharing custody to safely transfer their children. Submitted photo

Sheriff Bill Leeper stands beside a sign that designates a secure, neutral location for parents sharing custody to safely transfer their children. Submitted photo

Nassau County establishes Child Custody Exchange Safe Zone

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Nassau County Sheriff's Office has introduced a dedicated Child Custody Exchange Safe Zone, providing a secure, neutral location for parents sharing custody to safely transfer their children.
A temporary art installation was once on this pedestal in front of the courthouse on Centre Street. The base now homes a trash can. Nassau Council of Arts and Culture President Richard Restiano worked with the artist to bring the piece to the city. NCAC wants to work with the city on its Arts in Public Places program, which the city is considering placing under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Photo courtesy NCAC

A temporary art installation was once on this pedestal in front of the courthouse on Centre Street. The base now homes a trash can. Nassau Council of Arts and Culture President Richard Restiano worked with the artist to bring the piece to the city. NCAC wants to work with the city on its Arts in Public Places program, which the city is considering placing under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Photo courtesy NCAC

City may shift public arts program to Parks and Rec

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 12, 2024
The Fernandina Beach City Commission will consider giving control over art placed in public areas to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, after the organization that established rules governing public art was sunsetted.
This week outgoing museum curator Jarrett Hill is orienting his replacement to the position, Isabelle Bournigault. The Amelia Island Museum of History is located at 233 S. Third St.

This week outgoing museum curator Jarrett Hill is orienting his replacement to the position, Isabelle Bournigault. The Amelia Island Museum of History is located at 233 S. Third St.

Amelia Island Museum welcomes new curator

Pamela Bushnell
Friday, July 12, 2024
  The Amelia Island Museum of History welcomes a new curator on July 15.  Replacing Jarrett Hill, who is moving to Richmond, Va., is Isabelle Bournigault.
Alachua Street over the railroad and onto Front Street in Fernandina Beach

Alachua Street over the railroad and onto Front Street in Fernandina Beach

City Commission hears latest timeline for Alachua Street opening

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A long-awaited project to open Alachua Street over the railroad and onto Front Street in Fernandina Beach started with a $1.89 million price tag, raised to $2.45 million, then soared to $7.37 million, but will come in at $1.25 million, the city commission heard last week.
City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

Commission split on making changes to meeting rules

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
How much interaction citizens have with the Fernandina Beach City Commission, and the structure of that interaction, did not change after four city commissioners came to an impasse regarding changes to the rules of procedure that govern city commission meetings.