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A ceremonial groundbreaking was held for Station 10 at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Nassau County. From left: County Manager Taco Pope, Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, Commissioner Jeff Gray, Fire Chief Brady Rigdon, Commissioner John Martin, Commissioner Alyson McCullough and Commissioner Klynt Farmer. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held for Station 10 at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Nassau County. From left: County Manager Taco Pope, Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, Commissioner Jeff Gray, Fire Chief Brady Rigdon, Commissioner John Martin, Commissioner Alyson McCullough and Commissioner Klynt Farmer. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Blazing into action: Ceremonial groundbreaking held for Station 10

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Nassau County continues to fill the gaps in the county’s fire emergency coverage.  A ceremonial groundbreaking was held for Station 10 at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Yulee. Station 10 will be located at 75822 Edwards Road in Yulee.
4th Annual Pride Parade. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

4th Annual Pride Parade. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Weekend parade, market, music thrill: In pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Floats, food, and music flooded the streets of Fernandina Beach over the weekend. Saturday's events included the fourth annual Fernandina Beach Pride Parade and Festival, The Fernandina Beach Market Place and Sounds on Centre.
No Ethanol Fernandina

No Ethanol Fernandina

Administrative hearing set for bioethanol plant

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Opposition to a bioethanol plant proposed to be built in Fernandina Beach has resulted in an administrative hearing, which was requested by representatives of No Ethanol Fernandina, a grassroots group formed to fight the plant.
The Peck Center auditorium was standing room only when No Bioethanol Fernandina held a town hall meeting last week. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

The Peck Center auditorium was standing room only when No Bioethanol Fernandina held a town hall meeting last week. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

No Ethanol Fernandina opposed new plant, asks commission for leadership

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Fernandina Beach community is looking for support in the fight against a bioethanol plant in the city, but some say they are not receiving that support from the city’s elected leaders.
Crews laid concrete to replace the hexagonal paver sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Crews laid concrete to replace the hexagonal paver sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

FDOT shuts down commissioner efforts to purchase right-of-way

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Despite a last minute effort to purchase property to build a sidewalk around the roots of a live oak on Atlantic Avenue, the Florida Department of Transportation will continue with its work to replace the paver sidewalk with a cement one.

Interim City Manager undergoing medical procedure

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Fernandina Beach interim City Manager Charles George is doing well, officials say, after he suffered a “health incident” last week. In a statement, City Communications Manager Mary Hamburg said the incident occurred last week. “Interim City Manager/City Engineer Charles George, P. E.
Ray Nelson, OHPA Secretary/Treasurer-Commissioner, District 4. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Ray Nelson, OHPA Secretary/Treasurer-Commissioner, District 4. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

OHPA gets application in under the wire

Julia Roberts
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority is applying for a $40 million grant that would allow the Port of Fernandina to reduce emissions from its equipment.