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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.
Fernandina Beach High School senior soccer players, from left, Charlee Alboher, Elaina Moore, Ansley Cutshaw, Sydney Tremaroli, Teal Lilly, Amelia Cutshaw and Presleigh Bayot were recognized before their home match Tuesday against Duval Charter. The FBHS Lady Pirates blanked their guests 9-0.

Fernandina Beach High School senior soccer players, from left, Charlee Alboher, Elaina Moore, Ansley Cutshaw, Sydney Tremaroli, Teal Lilly, Amelia Cutshaw and Presleigh Bayot were recognized before their home match Tuesday against Duval Charter. The FBHS Lady Pirates blanked their guests 9-0.

Lady Pirates celebrate seniors

Beth Jones
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Fernandina Beach High School senior soccer players, from left, Charlee Alboher, Elaina Moore, Ansley Cutshaw, Sydney Tremaroli, Teal Lilly, Amelia Cutshaw and Presleigh Bayot were recognized before their home match Tuesday against Duval Charter. The FBHS Lady Pirates blanked their guests 9-0.
Joe Bruce, the king master

Joe Bruce, the king master

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Joe Bruce, the king master

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Joe and Pat Bruce moved to Amelia Island in 1988 and fell in love with our unique island and many fishing opportunities. The Bruce family also includes two daughters, Lori and Michelle, along with one son, Mike.
Aerial view of kayak storage and boat ramp at the Walker’s Landing complex in Amelia Island Plantation.

Aerial view of kayak storage and boat ramp at the Walker’s Landing complex in Amelia Island Plantation.

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Amelia Island Plantation Community Association undertakes tree inventory project

News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, Amelia Island Plantation Community Association is in the midst of a unique tree inventory and assessment project to protect its famed old-growth canopy for future generations.
AIBF announces the 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival

AIBF announces the 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival

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AIBF announces the 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival

News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival is pleased to be kicking off the annual festival in February with the Feb. 17 signature Authors in School program. New York Times best-selling and local/regional award-winning authors visit schools across Nassau County.

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Sturges’ relationship with Brett’s employee questioned

Julia Roberts
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Is Fernandina Beach City Commission David Sturges’ relationship with an employee of Brett’s Waterway Cafe influencing his decisions on whether the restaurant should be closed, or is the issue a non-matter, brought up as part of the political wrangling surrounding the city-owned property?

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NCSO responds to shooting on Ratcliff Road

Holly Dorman
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement responded to the scene of a shooting at the intersection of Ratcliff Road and Woodbridge Drive in Callahan on Dec. 27. When they arrived, they found a woman with a bullet wound in her arm.