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The Fort Clinch, a tug boat owned by the Ocean Highway and Port Authority that services ships coming in and out of the Port of Fernandina, is out of service as it has not been inspected by the Coast Guard. Port operator Nassau Marine Terminals says a contract has been signed with a shipyard to perform the inspection and service the tug, and maintenance is expected to begin in October.

The Fort Clinch, a tug boat owned by the Ocean Highway and Port Authority that services ships coming in and out of the Port of Fernandina, is out of service as it has not been inspected by the Coast Guard. Port operator Nassau Marine Terminals says a contract has been signed with a shipyard to perform the inspection and service the tug, and maintenance is expected to begin in October.

Ships paying thousands more for tugs at the Port of Fernandina

Julia Roberts
Friday, September 29, 2023
Ships coming into the Port of Fernandina are paying thousands of dollars more than is customary to hire tug boats from Jacksonville, as the tug owned by the Ocean Highway and Port Authority was not inspected on schedule and so is out of service. At a special meeting Sept.
Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) received a $3,181,791.70 Florida Job Growth Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida to support the Nassau County Transportation Education Institute. Governor Ron DeSantis and DEO Secretary Dane Eagle visited FSCJ’s Nassau Center on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, to announce the grant award which will allow the college to establish a designated truck driving training facility at the Nassau Center. Photo courtesy of Florida

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) received a $3,181,791.70 Florida Job Growth Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida to support the Nassau County Transportation Education Institute. Governor Ron DeSantis and DEO Secretary Dane Eagle visited FSCJ’s Nassau Center on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, to announce the grant award which will allow the college to establish a designated truck driving training facility at the Nassau Center. Photo courtesy of Florida

Trucker training track coming to FSCJ Nassau

Sean Rosenthal
Friday, September 29, 2023
A training ground for truck drivers is coming to the Florida State College at Jacksonville Nassau Center in Yulee. Instructional truck driving is taught at FSCJ Nassau, but students have to complete in-truck training at FSCJ Cecil Center in Jacksonville.
The fifth annual Cars & Cannons Vintage Car Show. Submitted photo

The fifth annual Cars & Cannons Vintage Car Show. Submitted photo

Cars & Cannons Vintage Car Show a success

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The fifth annual Cars & Cannons Vintage Car Show kicked off with the backdrop of cool breezes and clear skies at historic Fort Clinch on Saturday. Enthusiasts and history buffs gathered to view the remarkable collection of 60 vintage cars within the historic walls of the fort.
Pictured are, from left, Greg Carter (Pirate public relations chair, Teller of Tales, aka Big G), Barnabas representative Noel Lehman (Pirate, aka Kalypso), Charles Lehman (Pirate, aka Captain Kaz), Juleeann Stewart (Pirate Treasurer, Keeper of Coins, aka Jewels of the Island), Gwen Cox (Pirate, aka Ember), Brian Leary (Pirate, aka Swordmaster) and Robert Chestnut (Pirate, aka Bob).

Pictured are, from left, Greg Carter (Pirate public relations chair, Teller of Tales, aka Big G), Barnabas representative Noel Lehman (Pirate, aka Kalypso), Charles Lehman (Pirate, aka Captain Kaz), Juleeann Stewart (Pirate Treasurer, Keeper of Coins, aka Jewels of the Island), Gwen Cox (Pirate, aka Ember), Brian Leary (Pirate, aka Swordmaster) and Robert Chestnut (Pirate, aka Bob).

Pirates donate to Barnabas Meal Pack program

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Members of the Fernandina Pirate Club have once again demonstrated their commitment to the community by generously donating $1,000 to the Barnabas Meal Pack program.
OHPA Commission Vice Chair Miriam Hill. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

OHPA Commission Vice Chair Miriam Hill. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

OHPA approves budget with no executive director

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The Port of Fernandina will operate without an executive director, but the Ocean Highway and Port Authority was able to pass a balanced budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, thanks to savings made by eliminating that position. At the Sept.
The hole at the base of the live oak removed on Atlantic Avenue was evidence of heart rot, fungus and parasites, which impacted the structural integrity of the tree, making it top heavy and prone to falling, city officials said. Submitted photo

The hole at the base of the live oak removed on Atlantic Avenue was evidence of heart rot, fungus and parasites, which impacted the structural integrity of the tree, making it top heavy and prone to falling, city officials said. Submitted photo

Removal of oak on Atlantic was necessary, officials say

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
A tree on Atlantic Avenue was taken down by the Florida Department of Transportation Friday.
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority hired real estate agent to begin the process of selling this lot adjacent to the Port of Fernandina, along with other parcels in the Fernandina Beach Historic District. Nearby property owners want OHPA to ensure development on the property keeps the character of the neighborhood through deed restrictions placed on the lots. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

The Ocean Highway and Port Authority hired real estate agent to begin the process of selling this lot adjacent to the Port of Fernandina, along with other parcels in the Fernandina Beach Historic District. Nearby property owners want OHPA to ensure development on the property keeps the character of the neighborhood through deed restrictions placed on the lots. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

OHPA hires real estate agent to sell lots in Historic District

Julia Roberts
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority will move forward with a plan to sell some lots in Fernandina Beach’s Historic District, despite a vocal outcry from property owners who fear the change in the fabric of the neighborhood. The plots are at 305 Dade, 332 N. Third and 510 N. Third streets.