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Fernandina water tower getting painted

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 22, 2022
City of Fernandina Beach Utilities Director Andre Desilet said the city’s water tower is being repainted. The contractor is sand blasting the exterior to remove the old coating. Draping at the site is being installed to contain the blasting media.
Photo by NOAA. Licensed under Unsplash.

Photo by NOAA. Licensed under Unsplash.

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Habitat woes could affect manatee fertility

News Staff
Friday, July 22, 2022
The News Service of Florida Wildlife officials are concerned that continuing habitat problems could lead to a decline in fertility for manatees in Florida.
Nassau County School District board chairwoman Donna Martin and superintendent Kathy Burns attend a Nassau County Commissioners meeting in June, where the commissioners voted to add an additional mill to the ballot for voters to decide upon. Photo by Marissa Mahoney.

Nassau County School District board chairwoman Donna Martin and superintendent Kathy Burns attend a Nassau County Commissioners meeting in June, where the commissioners voted to add an additional mill to the ballot for voters to decide upon. Photo by Marissa Mahoney.

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NCSB accepts primary proposed millage rates

Holly Dorman
Friday, July 22, 2022
The Nassau County School District board held its first of two public workshops concerning the budget for the upcoming year and accepted proposed millage rates Tuesday. The state of Florida provides funding to school districts through the Florida Education Finance Program.
Barnabas Center nurse Alison Trembly will compete on Jeopardy tonight at 7:30 p.m. EST. Submitted photo.

Barnabas Center nurse Alison Trembly will compete on Jeopardy tonight at 7:30 p.m. EST. Submitted photo.

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Nassau County nurse to appear on Jeopardy tonight

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
For the News-Leader Local Nassau County resident, Alison Trembly, DNP, APRN, family nurse practitioner, for Barnabas Center appears on the popular television game show Jeopardy! today, July 20th.    Trembly was able to put a checkmark next to a huge bucket list item, participating on Jeopardy!.
A digital rendering of the proposed coffee kiosk drive-thru. Submitted photo.

A digital rendering of the proposed coffee kiosk drive-thru. Submitted photo.

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Coffee kiosk on the horizon

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Tuesday morning’s meeting with the Development Review Committee (DRC) hinted that a new coffee franchise could be on the horizon for the east side.
Jan Cote-Merow and Bob O'Hara

Jan Cote-Merow and Bob O'Hara

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"Social Security" premiers at Amelia Musical Playhouse

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
“Social Security,” a Broadway comedy by Andrew Bergman, premiers at Amelia Musical Playhouse for just one showing today at 2:30 p.m. – a fitting time for the early birds this play was made by and for.
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.

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"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.

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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.