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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BOCC extends invitation for nonprofit funding requests

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
For the News-Leader The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has begun the budgeting process for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Nassau County greatly values the benefits and contributions made by nonprofit organizations to the community.
The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of species of animals, some endangered and threatened, and is a culturally significant site for the Muscogee Creek Nation. Archeologists estimate Native Americans have been in the area for thousands of years. Submitted photo

The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of species of animals, some endangered and threatened, and is a culturally significant site for the Muscogee Creek Nation. Archeologists estimate Native Americans have been in the area for thousands of years. Submitted photo

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Georgia lawmakers push for Okefenokee to be made World Heritage Site

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Georgia lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have begun to push for the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge to be named a World Heritage Site.
Dead whale An authorized researcher begins the necropsy of a young North Atlantic right whale that washed up in St. Augustine after a fatal vessel strike in February 2021. Submitted photo

Dead whale An authorized researcher begins the necropsy of a young North Atlantic right whale that washed up in St. Augustine after a fatal vessel strike in February 2021. Submitted photo

Biden administration denies emergency petition for right whales

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Biden administration has declined to act upon an emergency petition filed by Oceana requesting aid for endangered North Atlantic right whales. On Dec.
Betty Berkman, along with city officials and her family, cuts the ribbon on a park built with her contribution. The park was named to honor her late husband David, and was dedicated on his birthday. “David was the most wonderful, loving, caring person I’ve ever known,” she said. “He cared about people and especially this community. He would love this playground and the joy it will give to so many children.” Submitted photo

Betty Berkman, along with city officials and her family, cuts the ribbon on a park built with her contribution. The park was named to honor her late husband David, and was dedicated on his birthday. “David was the most wonderful, loving, caring person I’ve ever known,” she said. “He cared about people and especially this community. He would love this playground and the joy it will give to so many children.” Submitted photo

Berkman Benevolence: Teddy Bear Playground dedication

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Hundreds gathered in Central Park Sunday for the dedication of Teddy Bear Playground in honor of the late David Berkman on his birthday.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF FWC FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FWC FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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Right whales halfway through calving season

Holly Dorman
Thursday, February 2, 2023
North Atlantic right whales are officially halfway through the 2023 calving season with 12 calves thus far. Since the annual calving season began in mid-November, mother-calf pairs have made the trip from New England and Canada down to the warmer waters of northeast Florida.