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Local activist Rev. Bernard Thompson came before the Nassau County School Board to bring attention to the questionable circumstances of a Black school psychologist’s termination. Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Local activist Rev. Bernard Thompson came before the Nassau County School Board to bring attention to the questionable circumstances of a Black school psychologist’s termination. Holly Dorman/News-Leader

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‘Lynched by the powers that be’

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The Nassau County School District faces public allegations of discrimination against employees of color yet again after the termination of Ivey Mitchell, a school psychologist in the Exceptional Student Education Department.
Debate ensues over homeless resource center

Debate ensues over homeless resource center

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Debate ensues over homeless resource center

Marissa Mahoney
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Emotions ran high at Monday night’s Board of County Commissioners meeting when two opposing sides clashed over a proposed resource and services center for the homeless.
The site plan for a development at 1467 S. 14th Street includes 14 duplexes and a swimming pool. The city commission approved, with a split vote, to allow the developer to connect to the city’s water and sewer systems, eliminating the need for septic tanks. Submitted photo.

The site plan for a development at 1467 S. 14th Street includes 14 duplexes and a swimming pool. The city commission approved, with a split vote, to allow the developer to connect to the city’s water and sewer systems, eliminating the need for septic tanks. Submitted photo.

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Amelia Marsh Pointe project moves forward

Julia Roberts
Thursday, September 8, 2022
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article erroneously stated the project is located on South 14th Street. The correct address is 1467 S. 4th Street. We deeply apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
Photo courtesy of Rick Frey via Facebook

Photo courtesy of Rick Frey via Facebook

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Hammerhead goes missing

Holly Dorman
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Beach-goers were shocked to find a dead 12-foot hammerhead shark washed ashore at American Beach last week. Perhaps more shocking is its disappearance since then. Sources told the News-Leader the “authorities” were contacted and the shark was taken in for a necropsy.
Central Park will look very different with new playground equipment purchased with a $500,000 donation from resident Betty Burke. The purchase will be made this month, with a dedication of the equipment set for Feb. 5, the birthday of Burke’s late husband.

Central Park will look very different with new playground equipment purchased with a $500,000 donation from resident Betty Burke. The purchase will be made this month, with a dedication of the equipment set for Feb. 5, the birthday of Burke’s late husband.

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Central Park gets new playground equipment

Julia Roberts
Thursday, September 8, 2022
When Betty Berkman learned that playground equipment at Central Park had been removed for safety reasons, she believed it was fitting, according to City Commissioner Bradley Bean, to honor her late husband by making a sizable donation to the city to provide better equipment.

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BOCC meets new assistant county attorney

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, September 8, 2022
A new face found its way into the county commission chambers with County Attorney Denise May officially introducing Abigail Jorandby as the new assistant county attorney on Wednesday, Sept. 7. May was brief in introducing Jorandby to the commissioners but did offer more insight via a press release.

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$8.8 million Yulee Primary expansion

Holly Dorman
Thursday, September 8, 2022
The Nassau County School District is looking to pre-qualify contractors for a project at Yulee Primary School estimated to cost approximately $8.8 million. The project was first proposed by the district’s facilities department and approved by the school board more than a year ago.
Marjorie Haynes

Marjorie Haynes

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Callahan woman pleads with county commission over River Road

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Last week, a Callahan resident pleaded with the county commission to do something about the condition of River Road in light of a fatal car crash on Aug. 28. Marjorie Haynes, 82, and her late husband built their home on River Road more than 48 years ago.
Volunteers from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch excavated one of only six green sea turtle nests on Friday.

Volunteers from the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch excavated one of only six green sea turtle nests on Friday.

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One of few green turtle nests excavated

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Those who missed the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch’s Friday excavation of one of only six green sea turtle nests on Amelia Island will surely be green with envy. Amelia Island’s beaches (including the state parks) often find themselves adorned with loggerhead sea turtle nests.
Courtesy of Florida Fish and Wildlife

Courtesy of Florida Fish and Wildlife

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State resumes consideration of Okefenokee mine permits

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A settlement outside the courts has allowed state officials to resume consideration of permits for a titanium mine near the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. The permits were originally blocked by the Army Corps of Engineers (a division of the U.S.