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City of Fernandina Beach Commission Meeting 6-6-23. Submitted photo

City of Fernandina Beach Commission Meeting 6-6-23. Submitted photo

City commission discusses public comment

Julia Roberts
Friday, June 9, 2023
The Fernandina Beach City Commission chose not to move public comments for items not on a meeting agenda from the end of commission meetings; some commissioners said the meeting was “great” with those comments coming at the end.
From left, Octavio Martinez, AKC Terrier Group Judge Kathleen J. Ferris, Handler Ernesto Lara and the elder Octavio Martinez. Submitted photo

From left, Octavio Martinez, AKC Terrier Group Judge Kathleen J. Ferris, Handler Ernesto Lara and the elder Octavio Martinez. Submitted photo

Amelia Island pet resort owner wins at Westminster

News Staff
Friday, June 9, 2023
The Westminster Kennel Club, established in 1877, is America’s oldest organization dedicated to dogs. Recently, the club hosted its iconic all-breed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the U.S.
University of North Florida archeology students scoop dirt one spoonful at a time to search for artifacts. With the extra dirt, sifters rake through it searching for anything of note. Photos by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

University of North Florida archeology students scoop dirt one spoonful at a time to search for artifacts. With the extra dirt, sifters rake through it searching for anything of note. Photos by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Unearthing history: UNF lab excavating town on Big Talbot

Holly Dorman
Friday, June 9, 2023
Deep in the woods in Big Talbot Island State Park, archeologists are unearthing a whole town one pottery shard at a time.
Board member Curtis Gaus said he understands how difficult the situation surrounding student discipline is, but also said the board has “to be willing to draw the line.” Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Board member Curtis Gaus said he understands how difficult the situation surrounding student discipline is, but also said the board has “to be willing to draw the line.” Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

NCSB to hold workshop on student discipline

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
After continuous public comment asking for student discipline to be addressed, the Nassau County School Board is holding a workshop today to discuss the discipline in the classroom. At 1:30 p.m.

City Manager Search Committee shapes recruitment brochure

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The committee appointed by Fernandina Beach City Commissioners to help the city’s Human Resources department recruit candidates to fill the vacant city manager position met last week and helped tweak the language of literature that will be used to attract candidates.
A team works to disentangle a North Atlantic right whale. Entanglements with commercial fishing gear is one of the leading causes of death for right whales. File photo

A team works to disentangle a North Atlantic right whale. Entanglements with commercial fishing gear is one of the leading causes of death for right whales. File photo

Congress hears testimony opposing right whale speed rule

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
After months of pushback to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s proposed vessel speed restrictions, a group of charter companies, fishermen and other professionals formally testified before Congress on the potential impacts to their businesses.
Fernandina Beach welcomes new gateway sign. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach welcomes new gateway sign. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach welcomes new gateway sign

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
A new look to the gateway to Fernandina Beach is in progress at the intersection of 8th and Lime streets. The city had the structure re-stuccoed, FastSigns owner Eric Webb said and his company added dimensional lettering and the city seal.
Yulee High School is hosting the first of two summer basketball camps. Photo by Beth Jones

Yulee High School is hosting the first of two summer basketball camps. Photo by Beth Jones

In pictures: Hornet hoops camp

Beth Jones
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Yulee High School is hosting the first of two summer basketball camps. The first session runs through today, and the next camp is June 5-8 for students entering grades 4-8 this fall. For more information, text “camp” to 904-635-2612. It’s the first of several youth sports camps offered this summer.