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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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.
Auditorium east wall stair step cracking in concrete beam and brick façade. Submitted photo

Auditorium east wall stair step cracking in concrete beam and brick façade. Submitted photo

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Engineering assessment of Atlantic Rec Center says auditorium in poor condition

Julia Roberts
Thursday, March 30, 2023
According to an engineering report, the auditorium of the Atlantic Recreation Center is in need of millions of dollars in repairs, with the Joan Bean Auditorium requiring the bulk of that money, as it was listed in “poor” condition.
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is bigger this year than ever before, according to experts. Luckily, Amelia Island is not predicted to bear the brunt of it. Submitted photo

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is bigger this year than ever before, according to experts. Luckily, Amelia Island is not predicted to bear the brunt of it. Submitted photo

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No need to be 'sargass-tic,' blob not headed for Amelia Island

Holly Dorman
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The blob is coming in from the Sargasso Sea, but not for Amelia Island. Reports of a massive, 5,000-mile long belt of sargassum seaweed heading for Florida have been pouring in, but experts say Northeast Florida has little to fear.

George on deck

Julia Roberts
Thursday, March 30, 2023
If the appointment is approved by the Fernandina Beach City Commission next week, City Engineer Charles George will serve as the interim city manager after the contract with current interim City Manager Mark Foxworth expires.
Fernandina Beach Pride parade 2022. File photo/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach Pride parade 2022. File photo/News-Leader

CCDF director tells city commission Pride events are inappropriate

Julia Roberts
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The head of the local branch of a political group told the Fernandina Beach City Commission he believes events should not be held in the city in conjunction with Pride, a movement that traditionally celebrates and commemorates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.