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Photo credit: Fernandina Beach Police Department

Photo credit: Fernandina Beach Police Department

Man charged with arson on 8th Street garage fire

Julia Roberts
Thursday, August 4, 2022
According to the Fernandina Police Department, an employee of a local business followed through with alleged threats to “but the (business) down” and has been charged with arson. According to a release from FBPD Deputy Chief Jeff Tambasco, his department received a call shortly after 8 p.m.
Nassau County School Superintendent Kathy Burns recommended against forming a citizens' budget advisory committee. Photo credit News-Leader.

Nassau County School Superintendent Kathy Burns recommended against forming a citizens' budget advisory committee. Photo credit News-Leader.

NCSB votes against budget committee

Holly Dorman
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The Nassau County School Board voted not to form a citizens’ budget advisory committee at the July 28 regular meeting in a 4-1 vote.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto addresses concerns brought before the commission regarding redfish regulations at the July 13 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto addresses concerns brought before the commission regarding redfish regulations at the July 13 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

FWC approves new regulations for redfish

Holly Dorman
Monday, August 1, 2022
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission approved new regulations and modifications to management regions for redfish.
Planning and Zoning Board Member Joseph Zimmerman serves as executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County. Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

Planning and Zoning Board Member Joseph Zimmerman serves as executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County. Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

Neighbors balk at proposed site for homeless shelter

Marissa Mahoney
Monday, August 1, 2022
The Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County is looking to expand westward, but first, the Planning and Zoning Board (PZB) must determine if a homeless shelter is considered a public good.

Commission begins work on 2022-23 city budget

Julia Roberts
Monday, August 1, 2022
The Fernandina Beach City Commission will begin working on a budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, after approving a tentative millage rate the same as for the previous year. The millage rate for the 2021-22 fiscal year was 5.
District 1 Commissioner John Martin voted in favor of a three percent reduced millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

District 1 Commissioner John Martin voted in favor of a three percent reduced millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader

BOCC scores win-win on tentative millage rate

Marissa Mahoney
Monday, August 1, 2022
The Board of County Commissioners touted a big win Monday during an early round of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget discussions by adopting a reduced tentative millage rate.
Nassau County School District Director of Facilities Jeffrey Bunch and attorney Damon Kitchens participate in Wednesday's bargaining session with the Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association. Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Nassau County School District Director of Facilities Jeffrey Bunch and attorney Damon Kitchens participate in Wednesday's bargaining session with the Nassau Educational Support Personnel Association. Holly Dorman/News-Leader

NCSB, NESPA race to meet minimum wage deadline

Holly Dorman
Monday, August 1, 2022
Tensions have been high at the bargaining table between the Nassau Education Support Personnel Association (NESPA) and the Nassau County School Board as the board works to raise its minimum wage before Oct. 1.
Photo of car refueling gas.

Photo of car refueling gas.

Florida gas prices down 18 cents over past week

News Staff
Thursday, July 28, 2022
News Service of Florida The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline was $4.08 Monday, down 18 cents from a week earlier and 61 cents over the past month, according to the AAA auto club.
Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch volunteer Eric Linden shows spectators a live sea turtle hatchling found inside the nest being excavated. Photos by Holly Dorman.

Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch volunteer Eric Linden shows spectators a live sea turtle hatchling found inside the nest being excavated. Photos by Holly Dorman.

Turtle Watch resumes annual nest excavations

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Now that sea turtle hatchlings have started emerging from their nests to find new homes in the ocean, sea turtle enthusiasts have the chance to be part of nest excavations with the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch.