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Storm clouds hover over Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge on Wednesday morning, one day after the bridge was briefly closed when officers observed what appeared to be two funnel clouds forming nearby. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Storm clouds hover over Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge on Wednesday morning, one day after the bridge was briefly closed when officers observed what appeared to be two funnel clouds forming nearby. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Bridge closure prompts questions about emergency management

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 5, 2024
On Tuesday, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office shut down the bridge. When what appeared to be two funnel clouds formed nearby, officers on Tuesday morning were forced to close Thomas J. Shave Jr.
Infamous Dance gives local youths a chance to create community while learning dance. Pictured is Coach T (Tayren Way) with Gianna Wright, Talayah Shelby, Irie Roberson, Sarah Roberson, Kawaii Mitchell, Cassidy Bell, Ji’love Hopkins, Jamaya Goodwin, Hadleigh White, Jayla Washington and Dariona Terrell.  Photo courtesy of Infamous Dance

Infamous Dance gives local youths a chance to create community while learning dance. Pictured is Coach T (Tayren Way) with Gianna Wright, Talayah Shelby, Irie Roberson, Sarah Roberson, Kawaii Mitchell, Cassidy Bell, Ji’love Hopkins, Jamaya Goodwin, Hadleigh White, Jayla Washington and Dariona Terrell.  Photo courtesy of Infamous Dance

Infamous Dance: Local dancers with attitude

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 5, 2024
Three days a week, some very motivated girls gather in an empty room on Elm Street in Fernandina Beach to learn hip-hop dance from Tayren Way. His qualifications? Loving dance and loving his dance troupe, Infamous Dance.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Four arrested in multi-store theft spree

Tracy Dishman
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
On Saturday, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft at Hagan Ace Hardware store on Miner Road, where four suspects stole 24 Stanley cups, concealing them in their shirts and bags before fleeing in a silver Chevy Malibu, said a release from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Terry Lacoss, left, visiting with Benny Hendrix in the hospital not long after Hendrix underwent surgery to repair his arm after a shark bite. Submitted

Terry Lacoss, left, visiting with Benny Hendrix in the hospital not long after Hendrix underwent surgery to repair his arm after a shark bite. Submitted

Local man seriously injured in shark attack

Tracy Dishman
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
A man was attacked by a shark while boating along the Florida coast on Friday, resulting in serious injuries to his arm, according to authorities.
Light Up The Sky Independence Day Celebration will be held on the Fourth of July as a part of the county's bicentennial. Submitted

Light Up The Sky Independence Day Celebration will be held on the Fourth of July as a part of the county's bicentennial. Submitted

County ready to boom

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Tomorrow Nassau County will be popping. Fireworks, that is.  Nassau County has teamed up with the towns of Callahan and Hilliard and the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds to bring an extra special Independence Day celebration to the community.
County Manager Taco Pope, right, discusses the Tourist Development Tax on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting as Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman, left, listens. Submitted

County Manager Taco Pope, right, discusses the Tourist Development Tax on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting as Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman, left, listens. Submitted

BOCC pushes bed tax to 2026 ballot

Ashley Chandler
Friday, June 28, 2024
Voters are likely to see the Tourist Development Tax on the 2026 ballot, following discussions Monday at the conclusion of the Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Cross the Line founder Bill Cimino takes a photo of paddlers Saturday at the Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. Photos by Mariah Lovin/The Barefoot Photographer

Cross the Line founder Bill Cimino takes a photo of paddlers Saturday at the Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. Photos by Mariah Lovin/The Barefoot Photographer

Paddlers seas the day: Event raises awareness and funds for veterans

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
More than 100 paddlers hit the water over the weekend to raise awareness for veteran suicide and post traumatic stress disorder. The sixth annual Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans held Saturday was sponsored by the Cross the Line Foundation.
Poe Pinson, Paige Heyn and Mariah Duran, left, are Olympic qualifiers in street skateboarding.

Poe Pinson, Paige Heyn and Mariah Duran, left, are Olympic qualifiers in street skateboarding.

Pinson's going to Paris

Beth Jones
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
She did it. Poe Pinson, 19, is heading to Paris next month. The Fernandina Beach skateboarder qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Budapest, Hungary, and is a member of the U.S. women’s Olympic skateboard team.
First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach pastor Zack Terry holds a proclamation presented to him and John Meisburg establishing June 29 as Christian Heritage Day. There is a Christian Heritage parade scheduled for that day. Participants are being asked to submit a form requiring they agree with certain religious beliefs, which some people being is causing division in the community. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach pastor Zack Terry holds a proclamation presented to him and John Meisburg establishing June 29 as Christian Heritage Day. There is a Christian Heritage parade scheduled for that day. Participants are being asked to submit a form requiring they agree with certain religious beliefs, which some people being is causing division in the community. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Christian Heritage Parade questioned

Julia Roberts
Friday, June 21, 2024
On June 18, Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean declared June 29 as Christian Heritage Day in the city. The proclamation was presented in conjunction with a Christian heritage parade, planned for June 29.