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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.

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NCSO charges man with attempted murder after stabbing

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jacksonville man on charges of attempted murder and armed burglary in connection to an incident that took place earlier this month in Callahan. Gabreon Brown, 31, was arrested and booked Jan.

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Legislative delegation hears from Nassau County

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Nassau County had the opportunity to address Florida State Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough last week, asking the legislators to give attention to their priorities in the upcoming session in Tallahassee.

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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.
Together we can be the dream, Martin Luther King, Jr. parade. Photo by Beth Jones

Together we can be the dream, Martin Luther King, Jr. parade. Photo by Beth Jones

Together we can be the dream

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Fernandina Beach celebrated the life of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a parade Monday afternoon. The parade theme was “Together we can be the dream”, and was led by Parade Marshal Jackie McGowen and Parade Grand Marshal Len Kreger. 
The new chairperson for the Fernandina Police Foundation, retired Fernandina Beach Police Officer Kevin Kozak, is welcomed by, from left, Chief of Police James Hurley, Kozak and Harry Kegler. Submitted photo

The new chairperson for the Fernandina Police Foundation, retired Fernandina Beach Police Officer Kevin Kozak, is welcomed by, from left, Chief of Police James Hurley, Kozak and Harry Kegler. Submitted photo

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Changing of the guard

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Police Foundation was formally incorporated in 2013 and is now considered the official umbrella organization for many programs and partnerships within the police department and throughout the greater Fernandina Beach community, such as our Police Auxiliary Corps, Shop with...
MOAA Nassau County Chapter President Mike Doran, MOAA Florida Council of Chapters President Pat Kleuver and MOAA Nassau County Chapter Vice President Tony LaVecchia, from left, stand together at annual training seminar in Orlando.

MOAA Nassau County Chapter President Mike Doran, MOAA Florida Council of Chapters President Pat Kleuver and MOAA Nassau County Chapter Vice President Tony LaVecchia, from left, stand together at annual training seminar in Orlando.

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MOAA chapter officers attend annual training

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The newly elected president and vice president of the Nassau County Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), retired Navy Captains Mike Doran and Tony LaVecchia, participated in the MOAA Florida Council of Chapters (FCoC) Leadership Seminar Jan. 5-7 in Orlando.
Photo courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration North Atlantic right whale #1207 (“Spindle”) had her 10th calf, making her the right whale with the most documented calves.

Photo courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration North Atlantic right whale #1207 (“Spindle”) had her 10th calf, making her the right whale with the most documented calves.

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NOAA confirms right whale birth, death

Holly Dorman
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the death of one newborn North Atlantic right whale calf and the birth of another. Surveyors spotted right whale #1204 (nicknamed “Spindle”) and her 10th calf off the coast of St. Catherines Island in Georgia on Jan. 7.

NCSO: Woman dies in deputy-involved shooting

Holly Dorman
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a Hilliard woman died after a deputy-involved shooting early Wednesday morning. Deputies responded to a call regarding a domestic situation near Barbara Lane at about 2:14 a.m. Wednesday morning.