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The University of Florida is always testing and experimenting on newer grape varieties for agricultural production, including these European grape varieties. Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Communications and Cat Wofford.

The University of Florida is always testing and experimenting on newer grape varieties for agricultural production, including these European grape varieties. Photo courtesy of UF/IFAS Communications and Cat Wofford.

The 12 lucky grapes

Taylor Clem
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The 12 lucky grapes 2023 is nearing its end. As family and friends congregate together, saying either “sayonara,” “good riddance,” “arrivederci” or “it was a good year,” we look forward to what the New Year will bring.
19-year-old Tyler Jordan Fuller and 18-Year-old Aaniyah Jackson were spotted breaking into cars at the Lofts at Wildlight in Yulee. Submitted

19-year-old Tyler Jordan Fuller and 18-Year-old Aaniyah Jackson were spotted breaking into cars at the Lofts at Wildlight in Yulee. Submitted

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Two arrested for stealing vehicles, car break-ins

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Early Thursday morning, Dec. 21, Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) arrested two individuals from Jacksonville, 19-year-old Tyler Jordan Fuller and 18-Year-old Aaniyah Jackson, who were spotted breaking into cars at the Lofts at Wildlight in Yulee, said a release.
Aerial surveys spotted right whale Catalog #1703 “Wolf” and her newborn calf on Dec. 22, off Atlantic Beach, near Jacksonville. Photos courtesy FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Aerial surveys spotted right whale Catalog #1703 “Wolf” and her newborn calf on Dec. 22, off Atlantic Beach, near Jacksonville. Photos courtesy FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Right whale calf No. 4 spotted

News Staff
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Aerial surveys spotted right whale Catalog #1703 “Wolf” and her newborn calf on Dec. 22, off Atlantic Beach, near Jacksonville. Wolf is 37 years old, and this is her fifth calf.  “She last gave birth nine years ago during the 2015 calving season.
Deputy City Manager/Engineer Charles L. George, P.E., interim city manager. Submitted photo

Deputy City Manager/Engineer Charles L. George, P.E., interim city manager. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach city manager resigns

News Staff
Saturday, December 16, 2023
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.

Brave new world?

Guest Columnist
Friday, December 15, 2023
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.

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Know your Caprini Risk Score and spread holiday cheer

Guest Columnist
Friday, December 15, 2023
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.