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Silver Square Lodge 703 celebrates 45th anniversary

Marissa Mahoney

Thursday, September 22, 2022

One of this community’s most cherished organizations — Silver Square Masonic Lodge 703 — celebrated its 45-year anniversary with special recognition from the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners at its Sept. 12 meeting.

BOCC continues pledge to refund American Beach homeowners

Marissa Mahoney

Thursday, September 22, 2022

The county commission made strides this past week with a swift decision to continue reimbursing American Beach property owners for Septic-to-Sewer assessment fees.

Chip Ross (left) and Chris Ragucci (right)

Ross, OHPA, Nassau Terminals reach agreement

Julia Roberts

Thursday, September 22, 2022

The Ocean Highway and Port Authority, port operator Nassau Terminals and Chip Ross have reached a settlement in a public records case that is almost two years old.

Sturges questions city commissioner health insurance removal from budget

Julia Roberts

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Fernandina Beach city commissioners have the option of receiving health insurance as a benefit of their position. However, when creating a budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, that benefit was deleted.

Cleaning up the coast

Holly Dorman

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

International Coastal Cleanup Day saw beach cleanups all over the world, the state of Florida and Amelia Island.

Ethics commission rules for Hill

Julia Roberts

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

The Florida Commission on Ethics has ruled on a complaint lodged against Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Miriam Hill, finding there was no probable cause to believe she abused her position for personal gain.

BOCC hosts first public hearing on tentative budget

Marissa Mahoney

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Nassau County’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 has taken a steep $40 million increase since it was first proposed in July, according to newly appointed Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Lacambra and Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman on Sept. 12.

Got trees?

Holly Dorman

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Keep Nassau Beautiful kicked off its biannual free tree giveaway this weekend in Yulee. Over 120 trees were distributed to be planted in Nassau County yards.

Arrest in Hilliard shooting

Kathie Sciullo

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

A Hilliard man was arrested for the murder of a Callahan man Saturday.

Former Callahan Sports Association president arrested for fraud

Julia Roberts

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The former president of the Callahan Sports Association was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $20,000 using a computer program used to maintain finances.

State

Home-hardening funding sent to DeSantis

News Staff

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis has received a proposal that would pump another $200 million into a home-hardening grant program designed to help reduce property-insurance costs.

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Florida State University’s football team plays at Doak Campbell Stadium. File photo

Judge refuses to halt FSU-ACC case

News Staff

Friday, April 12, 2024

A Leon County circuit judge Tuesday refused to put on hold a lawsuit filed by Florida State University against the Atlantic Coast Conference, as a big-money battle between the university and its lo