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Operation Keystroke perps plead guilty

Holly Dorman
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Of the 11 men arrested in the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Operation Keystroke, two have pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Khalil Nether and Jeremy Kinsey have both changed their pleas since originally pleading not guilty.
Sturges moves to fire city manager

Sturges moves to fire city manager

Sturges moves to fire city manager

Julia Roberts
Thursday, February 9, 2023
At the Feb. 6 Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting, the commission chambers were brought to silence by the sudden and seemingly unexpected attempt of one commissioner to fire City Manager Dale Martin.
Over 230 volunteers gathered at the Atlantic Recreational Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, to pack over 40,000 meals of rice, soy, dried veggies, and nutrients on behalf of Rise Against Hunger. Submitted photo

Over 230 volunteers gathered at the Atlantic Recreational Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, to pack over 40,000 meals of rice, soy, dried veggies, and nutrients on behalf of Rise Against Hunger. Submitted photo

Lives nourished by hunger champions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
For the News-Leader Over 230 volunteers gathered at the Atlantic Recreational Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, to pack over 40,000 meals of rice, soy, dried veggies, and nutrients on behalf of Rise Against Hunger. Since 1998, Rise Against Hunger, based in Raleigh, N.C.
The muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) is all over Nassau County, especially so on Amelia Island. It is one of the most common vining plants homeowners reach out to UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County with the mistaken identity of “Invasive,” but is an important native, vining plant. Submitted photo

The muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) is all over Nassau County, especially so on Amelia Island. It is one of the most common vining plants homeowners reach out to UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County with the mistaken identity of “Invasive,” but is an important native, vining plant. Submitted photo

The vines of mistaken identity

Taylor Clem
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Creeping, crawling, and climbing slowly among our landscapes and natural areas lie plants of mistaken identities. Growing amongst our plants and trees, we may see vines. Vines grow along the ground or into the canopies of our trees.

Hobbs joins Eagleye Design

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Eagleye Design announced the addition of Scott Hobbs as operations manager. “I am pleased to announce that Scott Hobbs joined Eagleye Design Printing, Framing & More on Friday as operations manager,” said Tramaine Ingram, human resources at Eagleye Designs, in a recent release.

Jeff Gordon named as 2023 honoree of The Amelia

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Jeff Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports and one of the greatest drivers to ever race on four wheels, is the official 2023 honoree at The Amelia. In his decades-long racing career, he competed in 805 races with 93 wins, including one in his last full-time season in 2015.

2023 tax season free tax filing assistance

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
For the News-Leader VITA, or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, provides free electronic (e-file) and paper income tax filing assistance. This free service is provided by the IRS, the United Way initiative, RealSense Prosperity Campaign and in partnership with Career Source.