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Woman awaits sentence in accessory to deputy’s murder

A Jacksonville woman has pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact in the murder of Nassau County Sheriff Deputy Josh Moyers. She will be sentenced pending a hearing after the first of the year. According to court records, on Sept. 24, 2021, Deputy Moyers conducted a routine traffic stop.
This unassuming structure, the community says, is an important piece of Fernandina Beach history. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

This unassuming structure, the community says, is an important piece of Fernandina Beach history. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

PAB denies replat request, recommends sending it to BOA

Whether a new townhome development will be built on the edges of the historic district of the city of Fernandina Beach still remains undecided, as the city’s Planning Advisory Board denied the developer’s request for a replat of the property, referring it to the city’s Board of Adjustment.
OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

The Ocean Highway and Port Authority said it will have two calls by cruise ships in the spring, one carrying 200 passengers and one with roughly 500 passengers, but OHPA commissioners have reservations about receiving larger ships.
Bowling with the pros. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Bowling with the pros. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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.
Fernandina Beach Police Department's annual event Shop with Cops, 2022.

Fernandina Beach Police Department's annual event Shop with Cops, 2022.

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.

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.