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City commission OKs new city manager

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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

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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

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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.

 

PIRATES BACK ON COURSE

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The Pirates are 1-1 on the season so, having some matches pushed back because of the hurricane and Labor Day.

   

Backroom briefing: Passing grade

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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

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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

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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.