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North Beach Park is in need of repairs, Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Chip Ross says, but that work is not included in the capital improvements funded by the proposed 2023-24 budget for the city. That budget is based on revenue that would be generated if the commission adopts the rollback millage rate. The rate is scheduled to be set at a special meeting at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at City Hall. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

North Beach Park is in need of repairs, Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Chip Ross says, but that work is not included in the capital improvements funded by the proposed 2023-24 budget for the city. That budget is based on revenue that would be generated if the commission adopts the rollback millage rate. The rate is scheduled to be set at a special meeting at 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at City Hall. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

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‘Pretend and extend’ - City manager gives commission list of projects to be cut under rollback millage rate

Julia Roberts
Thursday, July 20, 2023
What projects will be cut from the city’s capital improvement plan if the city commission approves a budget based on the rollback rate, as has been advocated by some city commissioners?

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Salary increases for city commissions proposed

Julia Roberts
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The proposed budget for the city of Fernandina Beach for the 2023-24 fiscal year has what some commissioners are saying was a surprise — a $5,000 annual salary increase. The current monthly salary for commissioners is $1,000, $12,000 annually. The raise would make that $1,500 or $18,000 annually.
The new Supra takes styling cues from Formula One. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

The new Supra takes styling cues from Formula One. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

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The GR Supra - Toyota’s winning partnership strategy

Guest Columnist
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In a market where sedans are less popular than SUVs and pickup trucks, sportscars are a challenging conversation to start in an automaker’s product planning meeting.

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BOCC hears CIP projects, looks at economy

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
At a special meeting, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners heard presentations from county staff about the county’s Capital Improvement plan — projects underway, ones planned for the coming fiscal year that begins Oct. 1 and requests for funding the county’s fleet of vehicles.

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NCSB approves first phase of communications plan

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Nassau County School Board approved the first phase of the school district’s new communication plan. At the July 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved the next steps to be taken through the end of the calendar year.

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NCSB approves mental health plan

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Nassau County School Board accepted the submitted annual Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, designed to help students achieve mental wellness.
Chef Xylina Green getting ready to plate a meal. Submitted photo

Chef Xylina Green getting ready to plate a meal. Submitted photo

Local chef competes in Favorite Chef competition

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Local personal chef and caterer Xylina Green is in the top five of her group in Carla Hall’s Favorite Chef contest. She is relying on our community to vote for her to win $25,000, money that she plans to bring back to the Amelia Island commercial cooking community.
Woman dies after crash with log truck, FHP says

Woman dies after crash with log truck, FHP says

Woman dies after crash with log truck, FHP says

News Staff
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the death of a 25-year-old woman from Fernandina Beach following a crash on SR 200 just before 1 a.m. today. FHP said her car was not following a log truck at a safe distance, and when she hit the back of it, the logs rolled off the truck and onto her car.

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Nassau's Finest

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Braden Whittenburg of Hilliard was named to Kennesaw State University’s Spring 2023 Dean’s List in recognition of academic achievement. Whittenburg, who is majoring in management-interest, is among more than 7,100 students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List.