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In pictures: Bowling with the pros

The Yulee Bowling Center hosted a Professional Bowlers Association tournament over the weekend, but before they took to the lanes, they polished their forms Friday night playing with the amateurs, with pro-am tournaments for local children, pictured, and adults.

In pictures: Shop with Cops: sweet faces of joy

The Fernandina Beach Police Department celebrated the annual Shop with Cops event on Wednesday at the island Walmart, 1385 Amelia Plaza. One hundred fifty elementary school children were gifted $125 each to spend.

SAFMC moves ahead with red snapper limits

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has decided to move forward with reducing catch limits for red snapper, much to the chagrin of recreational and sports fishermen.

Jaguars to recognize new Americans at halftime

The judges of the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, working together with the Department of Homeland Security – U.S.

City commission considers path forward for seawall

Some Amelia River waterfront property owners have committed to working with city government to build a seawall, while others have not responded to a request from the city for cooperation on the project. However, the city is moving ahead with those plans.

Major county projects move forward

Although Nassau County governmental departments are facing the same issues most industry are — supply chain problems, inflations and procurement challenges — the county is moving forward with projects completed on time and some even under budget.

Plans and disappointment: City commission winners and losers speak out

The Fernandina Beach City Commission will see two new members with the election of Darron Ayscue for seat 5 and James Antun for seat 4.

NCSB moves forward with Citizen Oversight Committee

The Nassau County School Board is ready to begin the process of forming a Citizen Oversight Committee for the recently passed millage. At the Dec.

Elm Street Sportsman Association celebrates the season

The Elm Street Sportsman Association sponsored a Christmas party for kids on Saturday with pizza, music and dancing with Santa.

Rutherford introduces bill to prevent NOAA area closures

Members of Congress introduced the Red Snapper Act last week, a bill aimed at preventing the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration from further closing the red snapper season. Rep. John Rutherford led the effort, with Stephanie Murphy and 14 other representatives backing the bill.