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Hornets beat Crusaders to clinch region championship. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Hornets beat Crusaders to clinch region championship. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: Hornets beat Crusaders to clinch region championship

Beth Jones
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Hornets keep writing history, beating Bishop Kenny Wednesday night in their latest chapter. The Yulee High School boys soccer team (18-2-1) beat host Kenny 2-1 in the Region 1-4A championship. Yulee scored 16 minutes into Wednesday’s match. The Crusaders answered with 26 minutes to play.
Spelling Bee contestants listen closely as the winner is announced.

Spelling Bee contestants listen closely as the winner is announced.

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Optimist club abuzz over students

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Nassau County Spelling Bee was held on Feb. 2 at the Florida State College of Jacksonville Nassau Campus, and it was sponsored by the Fernandina Beach Optimist Club.
Case Closed

Case Closed

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CASE CLOSED: County, Rayonier settle suit

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Nassau County and Raydient, LLC — a subsidiary of Rayonier — have reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding misconduct by former County Attorney Mike Mullin in early 2018, nearly five years ago.
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NCSO releases body cam footage from deputy-involved shooting

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office has released body cam footage from the morning Hilliard woman Donna Dale was killed in a deputy-involved shooting. Deputies responded to a residence in Hilliard at approximately 2:30 a.m. Jan.
Ocean Highway Port Authority, Fernandina Beach

Ocean Highway Port Authority, Fernandina Beach

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OHPA hears concerns regarding cruise ships and hazardous cargo

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority is in the process of crafting its master plan, and has heard loud and clear from the community — no cruise ships and no cement powder in the Port of Fernandina. Port Executive Director David Kaufman addressed the Fernandina Beach City Commission at its Feb.
Plans to build townhomes on a five-parcel property on South Fourth Street are being questioned by city residents. Photo by Julia Roberts

Plans to build townhomes on a five-parcel property on South Fourth Street are being questioned by city residents. Photo by Julia Roberts

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Tringali replat pulled from agenda, residents react

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Residents who wanted to add their two cents to the discussion of development of the Tringali property on South Fourth Street did not get the opportunity to do so, as the matter was pulled by the developer. The matter was on the agenda for the Feb.
Kinsey Nether

Kinsey Nether

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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.

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NCSB updates instructional material policies

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
As education continues to evolve in Florida, the Nassau County School District is working to keep up, recently updating its policy regarding approval of instructional materials. At the Jan.
Sturges moves to fire city manager

Sturges moves to fire city manager

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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.