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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

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.

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.

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.
Volunteers with Keep Nassau Beautiful load trees into the trunk of a Nassau County resident’s car to go to a new home. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

Volunteers with Keep Nassau Beautiful load trees into the trunk of a Nassau County resident’s car to go to a new home. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

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. The trees come in three-gallon buckets and community members were allowed to take home up to two trees.

Arrest in Hilliard shooting

Kathie Sciullo
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
A Hilliard man was arrested for the murder of a Callahan man Saturday. The incident occurred during a party at 44768 Woodridge Drive, with Mitchell Dwayne Smith, 40, dying at the scene.
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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. The Callahan Sports Association is a nonprofit organization and a member of the North Florida Youth Football conference.
Alligator Creek has continued to test positive for Escherichia coli, prompting the city of Fernandina Beach to post signs around the area, discouraging contact with the water in the area. Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Alligator Creek has continued to test positive for Escherichia coli, prompting the city of Fernandina Beach to post signs around the area, discouraging contact with the water in the area. Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Alligator Creek continues to test high for E. coli

Holly Dorman
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Alligator Creek — also known as Escambia Slough — near Escambia Street and Eighth Street tested again for high levels of Escherichia coli. With bad weather, the St.

City survey results give snapshot of public opinion

Julia Roberts
Thursday, September 15, 2022
A recent survey of Fernandina Beach residents shows people love living in the city and plan to stay, but they believe the city could do a better job at planning growth, affordable housing is not widely available and the cost of living is too high.