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Downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida. Submitted photo

Downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida. Submitted photo

City discusses downtown parking

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
“We expect parking to be immediately available directly in front of our destination, and most importantly, free.
Dewey Larson with his F/A-18 aircraft. Submitted photo

Dewey Larson with his F/A-18 aircraft. Submitted photo

Top Gun at Fernandina Beach

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
As I entered the airport gate last week, I realized that I was face to face with the business end of an F/A-18 aircraft parked just inside the fence.  “What the…?”  A close fly-by revealed the harmless nature of this warbird, as it was just the cockpit section sitting on an open bed trailer.
Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent. Submitted photo

Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent. Submitted photo

NCSB discusses future student population growth

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Nassau County School Board heard ideas for future development as part of its June 8 workshop. Nassau County Superintendent of Schools Kathy Burns presented some of the items the district’s Land Growth Committee has discussed recently.
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.