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Audience members watch ‘Last of the Right Whales,’ a documentary featuring efforts being made to conserve North Atlantic right whales. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Audience members watch ‘Last of the Right Whales,’ a documentary featuring efforts being made to conserve North Atlantic right whales. Photo by Holly Dorman.

"Last of the Right Whales" comes to Fernandina Beach

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
After premiering in Jacksonville in February, the documentary “Last of the Right Whales” made its way to Fernandina Beach with a showing Saturday, July 16, at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. Dozens of community members and environmental activists attended the event.
Superintendent Kathy Burns and attorney Brett Steger watch a video presentation from the district on the 2022 summer school session. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Superintendent Kathy Burns and attorney Brett Steger watch a video presentation from the district on the 2022 summer school session. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Nassau County School Board not in violation of committee law

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Nassau County School Board determined it was not violating state statutes by not having a citizens’ budget advisory committee. Board chairwoman Donna Martin said she received a call from “a constituent” who said the board was violating state laws.
Port of Fernandina. Photo by Julia Roberts.

Port of Fernandina. Photo by Julia Roberts.

Ocean Highway and Port Authority approves security contract, tariff

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
General business at the Port of Fernandina did take place at the most recent meeting of the Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commission, but was overshadowed by news of the sale of port operator Worldwide Terminals Fernandina and its subsidiary Nassau Terminals to Transportation Infrastructure...
Beach goers enjoy a sunny day on the beach near a marked sea turtle nest. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Beach goers enjoy a sunny day on the beach near a marked sea turtle nest. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Three steps to protecting sea turtles and humans

Holly Dorman
Friday, July 15, 2022
Baby sea turtles are emerging from their nests along Amelia Island’s beaches. Every person who visits the beach shares in the responsibility of protecting the turtles’ homes and ensuring the beach is a safe place for others to enjoy.
Photo by Julia Roberts

Photo by Julia Roberts

Worldwide Terminals, operator of Port, sold

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 15, 2022
Worldwide Terminals Fernandina and its subsidiary, Nassau Terminals, has been sold to Transportation Infrastructure Partners, a joint venture of Ridgewood Infrastructure and Savage, a supply chain company, for an undisclosed amount.
Teen volunteers prepare for their roles on the jury. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Teen volunteers prepare for their roles on the jury. Photo by Holly Dorman.

Court is in session: Students serve in Teen Court

Holly Dorman
Friday, July 15, 2022
Dillon Wagner is going into his senior year at Fernandina Beach High School. He spends his free time volunteering as an attorney for the State of Florida. In Teen Court, Nassau County high schoolers have the chance to get an up-close look at how the justice system works by participating in it.
Photo by Tamara Malaniy. Licensed under <a href="https://unsplash.com/license">Unsplash.</a>

Photo by Tamara Malaniy. Licensed under <a href="https://unsplash.com/license">Unsplash.</a>

Citrus season marked by production drop

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Jim Turner
 The News Service of Florida Florida citrus growers recorded a very slight bump in orange production in the final count of the growing season, but the industry still experienced one of its most-devastating seasons in eight decades.
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