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Martin Luther King Jr. honored in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Martin Luther King Jr. honored in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Martin Luther King Jr. honored in Fernandina Beach

News Staff
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The 47th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in Fernandina Beach was held on Monday, Jan. 15, and traveled throughout the historic downtown. The family-friendly community event ended at the Martin Luther King Jr.
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners changed an ordinance this month, allowing Municipal Service Taxing Unit funds, commonly known as the sand tax, to be used to build and maintain dune walkovers. The walkovers allow access to Amelia Island beaches while protecting the dunes from damage due to people walking over them. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners changed an ordinance this month, allowing Municipal Service Taxing Unit funds, commonly known as the sand tax, to be used to build and maintain dune walkovers. The walkovers allow access to Amelia Island beaches while protecting the dunes from damage due to people walking over them. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Dollars for dunes: County will use MSTU funds for beach walkovers

Julia Roberts
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Nassau County beaches will benefit from a change in an ordinance governing how Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) funds are spent, which was approved by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners at its Jan. 8 meeting.
A calf of the right whale Juno suffered what appears to be a propeller strike to the head. Forever Hooked Charters of South Carolina/NOAA Fisheries

A calf of the right whale Juno suffered what appears to be a propeller strike to the head. Forever Hooked Charters of South Carolina/NOAA Fisheries

Public asked to watch for injured right whale calf

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, January 11, 2024
A newly born North Atlantic right whale suffered serious injury recently as a result of a ship strike. Born of the whale Juno, the calf was first seen by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute team off South Carolina on Nov. 28.
Timucuan Parks Foundation and Timucuan Preserve introduced more than 300 kids and their families to wilderness parks in 2023. Submitted photo

Timucuan Parks Foundation and Timucuan Preserve introduced more than 300 kids and their families to wilderness parks in 2023. Submitted photo

Timucuan Parks Foundation and Timucuan Preserve introduced more than 300 kids and their families to wilderness parks in 2023

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Timucuan Parks Foundation (TPF) is pleased to report more than 300 children and their families were introduced to Jacksonville’s wilderness parks and preserves in 2023 through their participation in the National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Angler fishing clinics.
A planning sketch and legend of the approved Amelia River waterfront park in downtown Fernandina Beach. Submitted photo

A planning sketch and legend of the approved Amelia River waterfront park in downtown Fernandina Beach. Submitted photo

Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Board approves park plan

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Fernandina Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, which is made up of the city commission, will hear a presentation from the Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee (CRAAB) when they share plans for a park to be built on the Amelia River waterfront in downtown.
Weather Alert Tuesday, noon through early evening. National Weather Service

Weather Alert Tuesday, noon through early evening. National Weather Service

Weather Alert Tuesday, noon through early evening

News Staff
Monday, January 8, 2024
According to the National Weather Service, light rain is expected through the overnight but conditions are forecasted to deteriorate rapidly beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia through early evening when showers move off shore between 6-7 p.m.
A long line of Nassau County fleet vehicles parked at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. In 2021, the county used 527,271 gallons of diesel or gasoline. Photo by Sean Mathew Rosenthal

A long line of Nassau County fleet vehicles parked at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. In 2021, the county used 527,271 gallons of diesel or gasoline. Photo by Sean Mathew Rosenthal

County takes greenhouse gas inventory

Sean Rosenthal
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Nassau County recently took a greenhouse gas inventory as the first step in applying for an Environmental Protection Agency Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) as part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Statistical Area Climate Cohort.
Robyn Marie Lamp. Photo by Kristin Pulido

Robyn Marie Lamp. Photo by Kristin Pulido

Pitch perfect: Profiles of fascinating folks around Fernandina

Guest Columnist
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Whether you’re a newbie to Amelia Island or a veteran, you probably know the name Robyn Marie Lamp. An accomplished opera singer and cofounder of Amelia Island Opera, Lamp has graced our community with her heavenly soprano pipes, delighting everyone within earshot.
FBHS varsity boys basketball team. Submitted photos

FBHS varsity boys basketball team. Submitted photos

FBHS winter teams

Beth Jones
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The Fernandina Beach High School winter teams are back in action this week. Pictured are the FBHS varsity and junior varsity boys basketball teams, the girls basketball team, the Pirate wrestlers and the FBHS cheerleaders.
Whale calf No. 6: Catalog #3546 “Halo” was sighted with a newborn calf on Dec. 28 off Cumberland Island, Ga. “Halo” is 19 years old, and this is her third calf. She last gave birth four years ago during the 2020 calving season. Photo FWC Wildlife Research Institute

Whale calf No. 6: Catalog #3546 “Halo” was sighted with a newborn calf on Dec. 28 off Cumberland Island, Ga. “Halo” is 19 years old, and this is her third calf. She last gave birth four years ago during the 2020 calving season. Photo FWC Wildlife Research Institute

Right whale calves spotted nearby

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The holidays were busy for right whales in local waters, as three right whale calves were spotted nearby. Many whales have been sighted off Northeast Florida in recent surveys, and boaters are reminded to post a lookout and use caution.