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Pocket Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader.

Pocket Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader.

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City to enter into an annual lease for pocket park

Julia Roberts
Friday, September 23, 2022
People will still be able to sit outside and enjoy some music, a cup of coffee and the atmosphere in the middle of Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown as the City Commission voted to enter into a lease for the property known as the pocket park on Centre Street.
Although the red snapper season in the Atlantic has been limited to only two days a year, these fish often find themselves the bycatch of fishermen targeting other snapper grouper species.

Although the red snapper season in the Atlantic has been limited to only two days a year, these fish often find themselves the bycatch of fishermen targeting other snapper grouper species.

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Public outcry over possible red snapper closures

Holly Dorman
Friday, September 23, 2022
More than 1,000 citizens submitted comments to the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council on the discussion of red snapper management — the majority of which were vehemently opposed to any additional limitations on the red snapper season.
Silver Square Lodge 703 Master Herman White. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Silver Square Lodge 703 Master Herman White. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

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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.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

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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)

Chip Ross (left) and Chris Ragucci (right)

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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.
Volunteers keep an eye out for litter as they wander up Main Beach. Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Volunteers keep an eye out for litter as they wander up Main Beach. Holly Dorman/News-Leader

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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. Volunteers gave up their Saturday morning on Sept. 17 to don their yellow vests and pick up the litter strewn along Amelia Island’s beaches and parks.

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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.
Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Lacambra. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Lacambra. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

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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.