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Students make Christmas decorations at the recent Sundays on Second program at the Island Art Association on Second Street. Submitted

Students make Christmas decorations at the recent Sundays on Second program at the Island Art Association on Second Street. Submitted

Sundays on Second

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Arlyse McDonald taught art at both Fernandina Beach High School and Yulee High School. She has been retired for 17 years, but her passion for teaching art has not waned. She has found the perfect place on North Second Street at the Island Art Association’s Sundays on Second program.
The University of Florida is always testing and experimenting on newer grape varieties for agricultural production, including these European grape varieties. Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Communications and Cat Wofford.

The University of Florida is always testing and experimenting on newer grape varieties for agricultural production, including these European grape varieties. Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Communications and Cat Wofford.

The 12 lucky grapes

Taylor Clem
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The 12 lucky grapes 2023 is nearing its end. As family and friends congregate together, saying either “sayonara,” “good riddance,” “arrivederci” or “it was a good year,” we look forward to what the New Year will bring.
19-year-old Tyler Jordan Fuller and 18-Year-old Aaniyah Jackson were spotted breaking into cars at the Lofts at Wildlight in Yulee. Submitted

19-year-old Tyler Jordan Fuller and 18-Year-old Aaniyah Jackson were spotted breaking into cars at the Lofts at Wildlight in Yulee. Submitted

Two arrested for stealing vehicles, car break-ins

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Early Thursday morning, Dec. 21, Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) arrested two individuals from Jacksonville, 19-year-old Tyler Jordan Fuller and 18-Year-old Aaniyah Jackson, who were spotted breaking into cars at the Lofts at Wildlight in Yulee, said a release.
Aerial surveys spotted right whale Catalog #1703 “Wolf” and her newborn calf on Dec. 22, off Atlantic Beach, near Jacksonville. Photos courtesy FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Aerial surveys spotted right whale Catalog #1703 “Wolf” and her newborn calf on Dec. 22, off Atlantic Beach, near Jacksonville. Photos courtesy FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Right whale calf No. 4 spotted

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Aerial surveys spotted right whale Catalog #1703 “Wolf” and her newborn calf on Dec. 22, off Atlantic Beach, near Jacksonville. Wolf is 37 years old, and this is her fifth calf.  “She last gave birth nine years ago during the 2015 calving season.
City commission accepts Ty Ross (left) resignation, names George as interim city manager.

City commission accepts Ty Ross (left) resignation, names George as interim city manager.

City commission accepts Ty Ross resignation, names George as interim city manager

Julia Roberts
Friday, December 22, 2023
The City of Fernandina Beach will once again be under the management of Charles George, the city engineer who has served as deputy city manager and interim city manager as the city commission navigates the next step in the process of replacing former city manager Dale Martin.
City of Fernandina Beach/File photo

City of Fernandina Beach/File photo

14th Street property annexed into the city despite Live Local concerns

Julia Roberts
Friday, December 22, 2023
The Fernandina Beach City Commission approved, by a 4-1 vote, the annexation and Commercial zoning and Future Land Use Map designation for property between 14th and 15th Streets, despite pleas of people who live in the area and one city commissioner who voiced concerns regarding density.

Ty Ross resigns as city manager

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
After weeks of controversy, Ty Ross tendered his resignation to Fernandina Beach City Attorney Tammi Bach Friday, Dec. 15. Ross, whose first day in his role was Oct. 16, was riding his bicycle on Atlantic Avenue Oct. 29 when he had an accident, and passersby called 911.
Waste Management is the largest solid waste company in the country. It currently picks up 5,460 tons of residential garbage in the city, along with 1,560 tons of recycling, making 1 million service stops a year. Photo courtesy city of Fernandina Beach

Waste Management is the largest solid waste company in the country. It currently picks up 5,460 tons of residential garbage in the city, along with 1,560 tons of recycling, making 1 million service stops a year. Photo courtesy city of Fernandina Beach

Cost of garbage service going up in Fernandina Beach

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The residents of Fernandina Beach will have one less chore in 2024: taking their trash cans out to the curb for a second weekly collection by Waste Management.