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Photos from Active After 50 Expo 2022. Submitted photo

Photos from Active After 50 Expo 2022. Submitted photo

Active After 50 Expo this Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Active After 50 Group, the largest producer of expos for consumers 50-plus years of age in Northeast Florida, announces the third annual News-Leader Active After 50 Expo at Fernandina Beach High School Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo promotes a healthy active lifestyle.
1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders. Submitted photo

1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders. Submitted photo

1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Dictionary Project was started in 1992 by Annie Plummer from Savannah, Ga. Since 1995, more than 31 million dictionaries have been given to third-graders across the country. Many national and international philanthropy groups, like Rotary, have adopted and supported this project annually.
Fernandina Beach High 2016 grad Montana Walker with her mentor, Arlyse McDowell. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach High 2016 grad Montana Walker with her mentor, Arlyse McDowell. Submitted photo

Take Stock in Children breaks record for annual gala

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Take Stock in Children of Nassau County set a fundraising record for the second consecutive year at its annual “Light Up a Life Gala” last month.
City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

Compass Group lawsuit against city moving forward

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
A developer is suing the city of Fernandina Beach, accusing the city’s Building Department of charging fees that are “unreasonable,” and that the money it paid for fire marshal fees did not go to the appropriate city account, but into the city’s General Fund.
Sea turtle enthusiast and activist Casey Jones addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners concerning lighting ordinances and the "insufficient" way they are enforced. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

Sea turtle enthusiast and activist Casey Jones addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners concerning lighting ordinances and the "insufficient" way they are enforced. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

Jones petitions county to update turtle ordinances

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
A petition is circling urging Nassau County officials to update beach lighting ordinances, a vital tool in protecting endangered sea turtles. Casey Jones, founder of Florida Sea Turtle Watch (which is separate from the FWC-permitted group Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Inc.
Commissioner Huppman said that the county is “at a crossroads” and needs to save 50 acres on the sound end of Amelia Island from development by purchasing it but voted to accept a legal settlement that would allow development of the property. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Commissioner Huppman said that the county is “at a crossroads” and needs to save 50 acres on the sound end of Amelia Island from development by purchasing it but voted to accept a legal settlement that would allow development of the property. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

BOCC accepts Riverstone settlement offer

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
In a surprise vote, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners accepted a settlement offer from Riverstone Properties by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Allyson McCullough casting the lone vote against the settlement.
Matt and Angie Klabaka.

Matt and Angie Klabaka.

A surprising garden in an island shopping center

Dickie Anderson
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Have you ever wondered about the lush garden located in the middle of the Winn-Dixie/Walmart shopping center on T.J. Courson Road? Matt and Angie Klabacka, owners of Townies Pizza, are thrilled that their amazing garden is such a treat for all those who pass it and watch as a variety of plants grow.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Using art to enhance your space

News Staff
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Can art enhance quality of life in your community? The National Endowment for the Arts, among others, believes so. NEA believes that art is an essential part of building a strong community, as important as land use, transportation, education, housing, infrastructure and public safety.
Photo courtesy of Nassau County Board of County Commissioners.

Photo courtesy of Nassau County Board of County Commissioners.

Nassau County brush fire extends 650 acres, 20% contained

News Staff
Friday, April 21, 2023
Below is an update on the Bryceville Fire from the 4:00 pm briefing from Nassau County Sheriffs Office, Nassau EM and Nassau County Fire-Rescue 3102: Fortunately, fire activity was minimal today and great progress was made It will probably be another day or two before we have the final count on...
Robert Companion, Nassau County deputy manager and engineer, provides an update on Amelia Island trail development and concerns about walking and biking safety on the island. Submitted photo

Robert Companion, Nassau County deputy manager and engineer, provides an update on Amelia Island trail development and concerns about walking and biking safety on the island. Submitted photo

Community gathers to discuss walking and biking safety on the island

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
A crowd of more than 70 local residents and city staff gathered at the Peck Center Monday night to hear Robert Companion, Nassau County deputy manager and engineer, provide an update on Amelia Island trail development and voice concerns about walking and biking safety on the island.