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Henry Gonzalez, 2023 Park Ranger of the Year. Submitted photo

Henry Gonzalez, 2023 Park Ranger of the Year. Submitted photo

Association announces Park Ranger of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Florida Park Service Ranger Association congratulates Park Ranger Henry Gonzalez for being selected for the 2023 Park Ranger of the Year Award.

NCSO investigation leads to Texas arrest

Holly Dorman
Thursday, April 6, 2023
An investigation led by the newly formed INTERCEPT Task Force has led to a Texas man being charged with child sex crimes. The Inter-agency Child Exploitation and Persons Trafficking Task Force was announced earlier this year.
Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Inc. President Mary Duffy leads the 2023 introductory meeting of the turtle watch. Duffy has more than 30 years of experience in identifying and marking turtle nests with the watch. Photo by Holly Dorman

Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Inc. President Mary Duffy leads the 2023 introductory meeting of the turtle watch. Duffy has more than 30 years of experience in identifying and marking turtle nests with the watch. Photo by Holly Dorman

‘Turtley’ that time of year: AISTW holds first organizational meeting of the year

Holly Dorman
Thursday, April 6, 2023
A summer staple on Florida’s coasts, the sea turtles are preparing to return, and the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch is ready to face it head-on. The turtle watch met Tuesday night for its first meeting of the season to give an introductory training for new and veteran volunteers.
Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Chip Ross listens to fellow commissioners as they discuss the role of a citizens committee and a professional executive search firm in the process of hiring a new city manager. He said any potential hires would be watching the city, and would hesitate coming to Fernandina after seeing the “ludicrous” way it is going about the process. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Chip Ross listens to fellow commissioners as they discuss the role of a citizens committee and a professional executive search firm in the process of hiring a new city manager. He said any potential hires would be watching the city, and would hesitate coming to Fernandina after seeing the “ludicrous” way it is going about the process. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

City commission will ‘a la carte’ professional firm search

Julia Roberts
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The April 4 meeting of the Fernandina Beach City Commission was marked with confusion and frustration as the commission and residents struggled to understand the process of hiring a professional firm to help replace former City Manager Dale Martin.
American Business Womens Association

American Business Womens Association

‘Ungeek your technology' with ABWA

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Eight Flags Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association invites all Nassau County Businesswomen to join them Tuesday, April 11, at 5:30 pm for a presentation sharing taking control of electronic correspondence for productivity and stress reduction.
City street resurfacing project map. Submitted photo

City street resurfacing project map. Submitted photo

City street resurfacing project update

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The city’s annual street resurfacing project began March 14 and is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete. This year’s project will involve the milling and resurfacing of nearly 3.3 miles of city streets.
Johnnetta Betsch Cole receives the National Humanities Medal from President Biden. Submitted photo

Johnnetta Betsch Cole receives the National Humanities Medal from President Biden. Submitted photo

Twelve distinguished humanists honored in White House ceremony

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Recently, President Joseph R. Biden presented the 2021 National Humanities Medals, in conjunction with the National Medals of Arts in an East Room ceremony at the White House. The 12 distinguished medal recipients include writers, historians, educators, and activists.
Photos courtesy of the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Photos courtesy of the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

New tech tracks right whales

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Researchers at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and the University of South Carolina are working together to protect North Atlantic right whales via the use of underwater robots.
NESPA President Marian Phillips and Nassau County Schools Families in Transition Program Director Mollie Cressey hold up a basket filled with donations going to benefit a struggling Nassau County family this Easter. Submitted photo

NESPA President Marian Phillips and Nassau County Schools Families in Transition Program Director Mollie Cressey hold up a basket filled with donations going to benefit a struggling Nassau County family this Easter. Submitted photo

A FITting display of kindness

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
As a service project, the Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association decided to have a Day of Action by donating to four families in the Families In Transition program through the Nassau County School District.