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City commission OKs new city manager
City of Fernandina Beach will soon have a new manager at the helm. The city commission unanimously voted to offer the job to Ty Ross, choosing him over four other candidates.
Nassau County FY 2023-2024 budget updated
Nassau County’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 tentative budget was raised $4,603,142 by previously unallocated revenues and $18,514,136 in “projected cash carry forwards,” totaling $23,117,278 in funds tenta
Swimmer found on north end
The Fernandina Beach Fire Department focused its efforts into recovering the body of a swimmer who was lost in the surf on the north end of Amelia Island Wednesday.
Riverfront park and kayak launch agreements signed
In a series of three unanimous votes, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve agreements for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of William Burgess Bouleva
Proposed RV park site owners pursuing townhome development
Property owners who wanted to develop an RV park on Sadler Road are asking the city of Fernandina Beach to annex the property and provide water and sewer services in order to build townhomes at the
Sturges asks for changes to city’s Land Development Code
Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges, who owns and operates a construction business in the city, wants the city’s Land Development Code amended so that if there is development on adjoining lot
NCSB greenlights budget for school year 2023-24
The Nassau County School Board (NCSB) approved final millage rates and budget for 2023-24 by a unanimous vote following a final public hearing during a special meeting on Monday.
Fernandina Beach offers Ty Ross city manager job
Pending acceptance of an offer from the City of Fernandina Beach, Ty Ross will become the City Manager, after an extensive process that included an executive search firm, a citizens’ committee and
PIRATES BACK ON COURSE
The Pirates are 1-1 on the season so, having some matches pushed back because of the hurricane and Labor Day.
State
Backroom briefing: Passing grade
Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani, the ranking Democratic member of the House House Ways & Means Committee, gave a “B” to a tax package that passed this month.
Florida State fires back in ACC fight
With a hearing scheduled April 9, Florida State University this week fired back at a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold — or dismiss — a lawsuit that could lead to FSU leaving
'Other end of the tunnel' for Dozier victims
Wiping away tears, men in their 60s, 70s and 80s watched Monday as the Florida Senate unanimously gave final approval to a plan to steer $20 million to survivors of abuse at the notorious Arthur G.