Regional

NCSB undecided on interlocal tax agreement

The Nassau County School Board held its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 14, where it discussed the next steps for an interlocal tax agreement.

Fernandina Beach city manager resigns

Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross, after due consideration, resigned from the city’s employ, effective Friday December 15, 2023. The city commission has since appointed Deputy City Manager/Engineer Charles L. George, P.E., as interim, effective December 16, 2023.

Green mutual fund aims third shareholder resolution at proposed mine near Okefenokee

Mutual fund company Green Century Management has filed a third shareholder proposal asking a prominent company to address risks associated with a plan to mine titanium near the Okefenokee Swamp. Atlanta-based The Home Depot Inc. is a leading retailer of titanium dioxide-based paint.

Brave new world?

Recently, I attended a Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF) event at the Community Center at American Beach. Seamus Bruner spoke about his new book, “Controligarchs.” I had heard a little about the book before they put this event together, but I dismissed it a conspiracy-laden, apocalyptic fever dream.

Know your Caprini Risk Score and spread holiday cheer

Christmas is around the corner, with blessings and happiness in store, and you don’t want the festivities interrupted by the silent threat of blood clots. The truth is that blood clots can affect anyone, even during the merriest holiday – but they can be prevented.

The science behind global warming

An excess of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere are warming the globe, which is causing the climate to change.

Nassau Schools earn top grade in state

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) released school grades this week for the 2022-23 school year. Nassau County School District has received an A grade for the academic year.

Dump truck flips

Eastbound lanes on SR 200 were closed just before the intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bridge yesterday afternoon, caused by a dump truck that had flipped over. Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) helped direct traffic. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.  “Just after 3:30 p.m.

Arrested development

Demolition work began last week on the old county jail and abandoned trailers that made up the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) administration site at SR 200 and Bobby Moore Circle, just east of I-95.

Public asks questions about RYAM’s proposed plant and Bean’s position

The public is looking to the Fernandina Beach city government to ask questions about a bioethanol plant proposed to be built in the city by Rayonier Advanced Materials, but the majority of the city commissioners said they have no interest in hearing about it. On Nov.