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Brooks Rohe, 17, a star athlete at Fernandina Beach High School, will attend a highly-competitive orientation program run by the United States Coast Guard Academy this July.

Brooks Rohe, 17, a star athlete at Fernandina Beach High School, will attend a highly-competitive orientation program run by the United States Coast Guard Academy this July.

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Leader of the pack

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Brooks Rohe is no stranger to pressure. The 17-year-old is entering his senior year at Fernandina Beach High School as captain of the football and wrestling teams, all while maintaining a near-perfect 4.
This property on the Amelia River waterfront is owned by Amelia Island Development Company, which says it has laid undeveloped due to undue encumbrances on using wetland property, including a prohibition on fill of any kind.

This property on the Amelia River waterfront is owned by Amelia Island Development Company, which says it has laid undeveloped due to undue encumbrances on using wetland property, including a prohibition on fill of any kind.

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Owners: Restrictions preventing development

Julia Roberts
Thursday, June 2, 2022
A man whose company owns property on the Amelia River waterfront in Fernandina Beach is hoping that, with the dissolution of a Planned Unit Development and a newly-formed Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board (CRAAB), changes can be made that will enable him to develop the property.
Property values continue to rise in Nassau County.

Property values continue to rise in Nassau County.

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Nassau property values hit record high

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Nassau County Property Appraiser Mike Hickox said property values in the county as of Jan. 2, 2022, have reached a record high for a total market value of $20.5 billion, a 18% increase from 2021. The taxable value has surpassed the previous year exceeding $12.6 billion, almost 14% above last year.
Fernandina Beach High School graduate Kallie Johns acknowledges Teacher of the Year James Glacklin before collecting her diploma Saturday morning.

Fernandina Beach High School graduate Kallie Johns acknowledges Teacher of the Year James Glacklin before collecting her diploma Saturday morning.

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‘Always a pirate’

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Fernandina Beach High School class of 2022 finally made it to the finish line. Graduation was held Saturday on the school’s football field.
Yulee High School principal Roody Joinville leads a procession prior to the school’s graduation May 25.

Yulee High School principal Roody Joinville leads a procession prior to the school’s graduation May 25.

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District to replace Yulee High principal

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Community members spoke out at the Nassau County School Board meeting May 26 against the removal of Roody Joinville from his position as principal at Yulee High School. News of Joinville’s potential departure first came at the May 12 meeting when the Rev.
The .76-acre parcel the city of Fernandina Beach is considering is near the Egans Creek Greenway.

The .76-acre parcel the city of Fernandina Beach is considering is near the Egans Creek Greenway.

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City eyes .76-acre purchase

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
At the May 17 Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting, city commissioners unanimously approved an option agreement to purchase a small parcel of land adjacent to the Egans Creek Greenway in order to put the property in conservation.
Yulee High School valedictorian Nick Emerson speaks to his fellow seniors during Wednesday’s graduation ceremony.

Yulee High School valedictorian Nick Emerson speaks to his fellow seniors during Wednesday’s graduation ceremony.

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‘Let’s do this, man’

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 26, 2022
After persevering through more “unprecedented times” than any class in recent history, the Yulee High School class of 2022 made it to the finish line at graduation Wednesday.
Ocean Highway and Port Authority

Ocean Highway and Port Authority

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Additional warehouse coming to Port of Fernandina

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The Port of Fernandina is moving forward with providing more warehouse space to shipping customers with the addition of a fabric warehouse, but one Ocean Highway and Port Authority commissioner said she doesn’t know if the warehouse is needed and if the port authority will receive its share of...
District 1 Commissioner John Martin favorably voted to include a bond referendum on the November ballot to address conservation land acquisition funding.

District 1 Commissioner John Martin favorably voted to include a bond referendum on the November ballot to address conservation land acquisition funding.

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County wants $30M conservation bond

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, May 26, 2022
A new referendum will make its way to the November ballot after the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted to include a funding option for the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) program Monday night.
New owner David Echeverri, 32, prides himself on keeping a calm, quiet atmosphere at Amelia Island’s beloved David’s Restaurant & Lounge.

New owner David Echeverri, 32, prides himself on keeping a calm, quiet atmosphere at Amelia Island’s beloved David’s Restaurant & Lounge.

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Look what’s cooking

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, May 26, 2022
The next generation has taken the mantle at Amelia Island’s beloved David’s Restaurant & Lounge with 32-year-old Executive Chef David Echeverri stepping up as the new owner earlier this year.