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Comments for non-agenda items moved to end of meetings

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
People who want to address the Fernandina Beach City Commission about items that are not on a city commission meeting agenda will have to wait until the end of the meeting, thanks to a suggestion by City Commissioner Darron Ayscue.
FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club. File photo

FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club. File photo

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FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Amelia Island is currently reliant on off-island sources for the majority of its electricity. However, citizens say they prefer that to having 36 acres of land clearcut to install a solar farm on city-owned property.
The Omni Resort brought along some friends from the Amelia Island Nature Center to the Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

The Omni Resort brought along some friends from the Amelia Island Nature Center to the Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Wild Amelia celebrates Amelia Island with Nature Festival

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
After a COVID-induced hiatus, the Wild Amelia Nature Festival came back for its 14th year. This past weekend, it kicked off with a sunset river cruise and led into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more.
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NCSB approves book objection policy

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Nassau County School Board has finalized the district’s new policy on textbooks and instructional materials, including how parents and community members can formally object to materials being used in the classroom.
A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV overturned in Yulee Sunday afternoon after the striking a car driven by a Fernandina Beach man. Submitted

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV overturned in Yulee Sunday afternoon after the striking a car driven by a Fernandina Beach man. Submitted

NCSO deputy involved in fatal crash

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man died Sunday afternoon after a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV struck the car the man was driving. The accident occurred in Yulee just before 1:30 p.m.
Salt marshes in the South Atlantic region of the United States are home to more than 75% of commercial fish, as well as thousands of endangered species such as gopher tortoises. Submitted

Salt marshes in the South Atlantic region of the United States are home to more than 75% of commercial fish, as well as thousands of endangered species such as gopher tortoises. Submitted

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Plan unveiled to protect South Atlantic salt marshes

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A coalition of government, ecological and professional leaders has come together to form the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative, a program aimed at protecting salt marshes from the effects of climate change. These salt marshes are areas of grassland flooded with seawater.
City Hall chambers was filled to overflowing to hear the quasi-judicial hearing regarding development of townhomes on what is known as the Tringali property on Third and Fourth streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City Hall chambers was filled to overflowing to hear the quasi-judicial hearing regarding development of townhomes on what is known as the Tringali property on Third and Fourth streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

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City commission approves replat; allows townhome development on Tringali property

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Despite pleas from residents who filled city hall opposing the development of townhouses in downtown Fernandina Beach, the city commission voted to approve the construction on streets adjacent to the city’s Historic District.
CCDF’s attempt to cancel drag queen bingo fails. Submitted

CCDF’s attempt to cancel drag queen bingo fails. Submitted

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CCDF’s attempt to cancel drag queen bingo fails

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 18, 2023
An event sponsored by Fernandina Beach Pride, an LBGTQ support organization, will take place at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, regardless of objections of the Citizens Defending Freedom. Drag Queen Bingo is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at the club. The event is a fundraiser for Pride.
The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is back, kicking off this weekend with a sunset river cruise and leading into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more. Submitted photo

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is back, kicking off this weekend with a sunset river cruise and leading into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more. Submitted photo

Nature Fest returns

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is back, kicking off this weekend with a sunset river cruise and leading into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more. The Nature Festival is run by Wild Amelia, a program from Keep Nassau Beautiful.
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City Manager Search Committee looks to the past to work toward the future

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Fernandina Beach City Manager Search Committee heard a surprising suggestion from its chair: to ask the city commission to consider hiring Dale Martin, who was relieved of his position in February. However, committee members said they want to move forward and did not consider the motion.