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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

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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

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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.
Operation Fail Festival nets unregistered sex offenders in Nassau County. Submitted

Operation Fail Festival nets unregistered sex offenders in Nassau County. Submitted

Operation Fail Festival nets unregistered sex offenders in Nassau County

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper announced Operation Fail Festival, which resulted in the arrest of several people in the county for their failure to register, or re-register, as a sexual offender. “Several of these sick individuals … failed to comply with sexual offender requirements.
Nassau County has begun the process of crafting its long-term vision plan. Submitted

Nassau County has begun the process of crafting its long-term vision plan. Submitted

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Public playing part in vision planning process

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Nassau County has begun the process of crafting its long-term vision plan and will engage the public in the process this month.
North Atlantic right whale Braces swims with her calf off Nassau Sound on Dec. 23. Photo courtesy of Clearwater marine Aquarium Research Institute.

North Atlantic right whale Braces swims with her calf off Nassau Sound on Dec. 23. Photo courtesy of Clearwater marine Aquarium Research Institute.

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Fifth right whale calf of season spotted

Wes Wolfe
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The numbers aren’t close to what’s needed for the survival of the species, but North Atlantic right whale calving season continues with the fourth and fifth calves of the year spotted recently off Florida.
Carlene McDuffie, president of the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County, welcomes all to a vigil on National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day to honor those who have passed while experiencing homelessness. Submitted

Carlene McDuffie, president of the Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County, welcomes all to a vigil on National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day to honor those who have passed while experiencing homelessness. Submitted

National Homeless Persons' Remembrance Day

Sean Rosenthal
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County (CHNassau) held a vigil at the courthouse in downtown Fernandina Beach to honor National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day held annually on Dec. 21.
Shrimp Drop time! Submitted

Shrimp Drop time! Submitted

NYE shrimp drop on Amelia Island

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
A unique local tradition, locals and visitors alike gather along the riverfront in downtown Fernandina Beach (North Front Street) to watch a giant shrimp covered in lights fall from the sky as part of an annual tradition to welcome a new year. It happens at a family-friendly 7 p.m.
Students make Christmas decorations at the recent Sundays on Second program at the Island Art Association on Second Street. Submitted

Students make Christmas decorations at the recent Sundays on Second program at the Island Art Association on Second Street. Submitted

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Sundays on Second

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Arlyse McDonald taught art at both Fernandina Beach High School and Yulee High School. She has been retired for 17 years, but her passion for teaching art has not waned. She has found the perfect place on North Second Street at the Island Art Association’s Sundays on Second program.