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Map of the city street resurfacing project. Submitted photo

Map of the city street resurfacing project. Submitted photo

Street resurfacing project

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The city’s annual street resurfacing project is scheduled to begin 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.
First Love Brewing owners Kevin and Jessie O'Brien. Submitted photo

First Love Brewing owners Kevin and Jessie O'Brien. Submitted photo

First Love Brewing earns spot in top pizza places of U.S. and Canada

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
First Love Brewing, based in Fernandina Beach, is proud to share the news that it got a slice of the Yelp pie — pizza pie, that is. The rating giant recently named First Love Brewing a remarkable No. 23 out of the Top 100 pizza establishments throughout the entire United States and Canada.
Event attendees enjoying the opportunity to meet with some of the largest companies in the community. Submitted photo

Event attendees enjoying the opportunity to meet with some of the largest companies in the community. Submitted photo

Nassau County Chamber hosts ‘Doing Business with Big Business’

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will host two "Doing Business with Big Business" events in the month of April. The first event, with representatives from the private sector, will take place on Tuesday, April 4, from 8:30-10 a.m.
Cruise ships will no longer dock at the Port of Fernandina, according to Ocean Highway and Port Authority Chair Danny Fullwood, as cruise ship business has been removed from the port authority's master plan, which OHPA hopes to approve in April. Submitted photo

Cruise ships will no longer dock at the Port of Fernandina, according to Ocean Highway and Port Authority Chair Danny Fullwood, as cruise ship business has been removed from the port authority's master plan, which OHPA hopes to approve in April. Submitted photo

OHPA removes cruise ships from master plan; looks to operating agreement for more revenue

Julia Roberts
Thursday, March 9, 2023
After outcry from the public, the Ocean Highway and Port Authority has taken the step to remove cruise ship traffic from its master plan, OHPA commission chair Danny Fullwood announced at a March 8 meeting.
City of Fernandina Beach, Florida

City of Fernandina Beach, Florida

City commission disagrees on process for hiring new city manager

Julia Roberts
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Two weeks after terminating Dale Martin as city manager, the Fernandina Beach City Commission debated how to go about the process of finding his replacement, finally agreeing to hire a recruitment firm and appoint a committee of city residents to give their input into the decision.
Sue Nelson, owner of The Book Loft. Submitted photo

Sue Nelson, owner of The Book Loft. Submitted photo

GMA pays a visit to The Book Loft

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Sue Nelson, owner of The Book Loft, was recently interviewed by Good Morning America's podcast The Book Case, audio podcast episode, by Kate and Charlie Gibson. The Book Case is a weekly series that makes the case for literature outside of your usual genre.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, far left, applauds the announcement of the INTERCEPT Task Force along with other agency heads involved. Submitted photo

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, far left, applauds the announcement of the INTERCEPT Task Force along with other agency heads involved. Submitted photo

NCSO, other law enforcement announce human trafficking task force

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
A coalition of law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations have announced the INTERCEPT Task Force, a partnership aimed at combating human trafficking in Northeast Florida. Together, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K.