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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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NCSD makes hires

Holly Dorman
Thursday, September 15, 2022
In a country struggling with a shortage of quality teachers, the Nassau County School District is doing its best to make headway. As of Aug. 17 (when NCSD human resources last compiled the data), the district has made 194 instructional hires, leaving only 16 teacher vacancies.

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Concerns dominate beach harmonization workshop

News Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Community concerns and inquiries dominated a Board of County Commissioners workshop on Monday, Sept. 12, with regards to the Beach Harmonization Project, an effort to enhance the county’s seven key beach parks.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper was joined by Jeff Watson, FDLE; Sherri Onks, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Jacksonville; Nick Auletta, NCIS; Chris Huband, Deputy Director State Attorney; and Fernandina Beach Police Chief James Hurley to announce the results of Operation Keystroke. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper was joined by Jeff Watson, FDLE; Sherri Onks, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Jacksonville; Nick Auletta, NCIS; Chris Huband, Deputy Director State Attorney; and Fernandina Beach Police Chief James Hurley to announce the results of Operation Keystroke. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

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‘Operation Keystroke’ captures 11 for seeking sex with children

Julia Roberts
Thursday, September 15, 2022
A Nassau County man, an officer at West Point and a law enforcement officer are among 11 men arrested for solicitation of children in Operation Keystroke, an investigation aimed at capturing people who target minors for sex in Nassau County.

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Code Enforcement looking at short-term rentals in the city

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Amelia Island is a destination for thousands each year to enjoy its beaches, historic downtown and natural beauty. Hotels and bed-and-breakfasts abound, and in recent years, short-term rentals (STR) facilitated by companies such as Airbnb, VRBO and BACASA offer places for visitors to stay.

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NCSD passes policy on suicide prevention

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Nassau County School Board approved a new administrative rule addressing suicide prevention in Nassau County schools at its Sept. 8 meeting, during National Suicide Prevention Week.