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The city of Fernandina Beach has received its 21st year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation.

The city of Fernandina Beach has received its 21st year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Tree City USA

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The city of Fernandina Beach has received its 21st year of national recognition as a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation. This represents the city’s continued commitment to honoring community forestry.
Accepting awards for the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners are, from left, Public Works Director Doug Podiak, Economic Resources Coordinator Holly Coyle, Assistant Planning Director Gabriel Quintas, Director of Strategic Advancement Brandy Carvalho and Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson.

Accepting awards for the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners are, from left, Public Works Director Doug Podiak, Economic Resources Coordinator Holly Coyle, Assistant Planning Director Gabriel Quintas, Director of Strategic Advancement Brandy Carvalho and Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson.

County earns awards from the Florida Planning & Zoning Association

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
During the most recent Florida Planning & Zoning Association’s awards banquet, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners won a total of three awards for several county projects and initiatives, further demonstrating the county’s commitment to building a resilient, sustainable and...
Volunteers paint the exterior of 1207 Elm St.

Volunteers paint the exterior of 1207 Elm St.

Nassau Habitat closes in on record goal

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
As the Nassau Habitat for Humanity team rings in the New Year, breaking ground on three new homes, it is one step closer to a goal set in a recent visioning session.

Seniors vs crime logo

Guest Columnist
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Every month, the Fernandina Beach Seniors vs. Crime Office, a special project of the Florida Attorney General, will provide a timely tip to help seniors avoid online scams as identified by the Attorney General’s Guide for Seniors and other reported local scams.

NCSB votes to ‘rebrand’

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Nassau County School Board voted 3-2 Thursday night to contract with Voss and Associates to begin an effort to “rebrand” itself. Voss and Associates is a marketing and communications company specializing in promoting educational organizations such as school districts and private schools.