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The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners changed an ordinance this month, allowing Municipal Service Taxing Unit funds, commonly known as the sand tax, to be used to build and maintain dune walkovers. The walkovers allow access to Amelia Island beaches while protecting the dunes from damage due to people walking over them. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners changed an ordinance this month, allowing Municipal Service Taxing Unit funds, commonly known as the sand tax, to be used to build and maintain dune walkovers. The walkovers allow access to Amelia Island beaches while protecting the dunes from damage due to people walking over them. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Dollars for dunes: County will use MSTU funds for beach walkovers

Julia Roberts
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Nassau County beaches will benefit from a change in an ordinance governing how Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) funds are spent, which was approved by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners at its Jan. 8 meeting.
A calf of the right whale Juno suffered what appears to be a propeller strike to the head. Forever Hooked Charters of South Carolina/NOAA Fisheries

A calf of the right whale Juno suffered what appears to be a propeller strike to the head. Forever Hooked Charters of South Carolina/NOAA Fisheries

Public asked to watch for injured right whale calf

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, January 11, 2024
A newly born North Atlantic right whale suffered serious injury recently as a result of a ship strike. Born of the whale Juno, the calf was first seen by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute team off South Carolina on Nov. 28.
A planning sketch and legend of the approved Amelia River waterfront park in downtown Fernandina Beach. Submitted photo

A planning sketch and legend of the approved Amelia River waterfront park in downtown Fernandina Beach. Submitted photo

Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board approves park plan

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Fernandina Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, which is made up of the city commission, will hear a presentation from the Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee (CRAAB) when they share plans for a park to be built on the Amelia River waterfront in downtown.
The Florida Commission on Ethics has cleared Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges of accusations. Photo by Julia Roberts

The Florida Commission on Ethics has cleared Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges of accusations. Photo by Julia Roberts

Commission on Ethics clears Vice Mayor Sturges

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Florida Commission on Ethics has cleared Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges of accusations that he voted on matters that would benefited a business partner.
Nassau County bicentennial media team, from left, Brandy Carvalho,
Mariella Murphy, Tracy Dishman, Paul Schwend, Foy Maloy, Sabrina Robertson, Gary Morgan; Lisa Finkelstein, Mary Hamburg and Alicia Tarancon.

Nassau County bicentennial media team, from left, Brandy Carvalho,
Mariella Murphy, Tracy Dishman, Paul Schwend, Foy Maloy, Sabrina Robertson, Gary Morgan; Lisa Finkelstein, Mary Hamburg and Alicia Tarancon.

Nassau County turns 200

Tracy Dishman
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Nassau County was established Dec. 29, 1824. To commemorate the county’s upcoming 200th birthday, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will hold a series of events throughout the year. The yearlong bicentennial celebration begins with a kickoff event Saturday, Jan. 13, from 1-9 p.m.
Weather Alert Tuesday, noon through early evening. National Weather Service

Weather Alert Tuesday, noon through early evening. National Weather Service

Weather Alert Tuesday, noon through early evening

News Staff
Monday, January 8, 2024
According to the National Weather Service, light rain is expected through the overnight but conditions are forecasted to deteriorate rapidly beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia through early evening when showers move off shore between 6-7 p.m.
City of Fernandina Beach City Hall. File photo

City of Fernandina Beach City Hall. File photo

City commission discusses density

Julia Roberts
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The Fernandina Beach City Commission is considering how SB 102, known as the Live Local Act, could affect development in the cit, and what measures city government can take to control how the city grows. At a workshop held Jan.
Robyn Marie Lamp. Photo by Kristin Pulido

Robyn Marie Lamp. Photo by Kristin Pulido

Pitch perfect: Profiles of fascinating folks around Fernandina

Guest Columnist
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Whether you’re a newbie to Amelia Island or a veteran, you probably know the name Robyn Marie Lamp. An accomplished opera singer and cofounder of Amelia Island Opera, Lamp has graced our community with her heavenly soprano pipes, delighting everyone within earshot.