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Zoning Zoo

Sean Rosenthal
Friday, August 18, 2023
Nassau County Board of Commissioners approved in a 3-2 split the rezoning of approximately 54 acres of land located south of Crawford Road, West of US 301, at the CSX/Norfolk Southern RR Intersection, from Open Rural (OR) to Industrial, Heavy (IH).
Fernandina Beach Police Department Interim Chief Jeffrey Tambasco. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach Police Department Interim Chief Jeffrey Tambasco. Submitted photo

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NCSB appoints Tambasco to oversight committee

Holly Dorman
Friday, August 18, 2023
The Nassau County School Board voted unanimously to appoint Fernandina Beach Police Department Interim Chief Jeffrey Tambasco to the Millage Referendum Citizens Oversight Committee. Tambasco will serve as the safety liaison on the committee.
On Facebook, drivers shared photos and videos of the fiery crash that led to hours of backed up traffic along U.S. 17 from Pecan Park and along S.R. 200. Submitted photo

On Facebook, drivers shared photos and videos of the fiery crash that led to hours of backed up traffic along U.S. 17 from Pecan Park and along S.R. 200. Submitted photo

Fatal accident leads to mass delays

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
A fatal crash on I-95 in Nassau County Monday around 11 a.m. closed the northbound lanes of the interstate, rerouting all traffic and causing mass delays. Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the death of a 91-year-old man from Jacksonville.
Child arrested for Facebook threats to CMS. File photo

Child arrested for Facebook threats to CMS. File photo

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Child arrested for Facebook threats to CMS

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
An 11-year-old boy is being charged with written threats to kill after allegedly posting a threat to Callahan Middle School on Facebook. Nassau County Sheriff’s deputies took William David Rowell into custody on Aug. 11.
Photo courtesy of the Center for Biological Diversity Gopher tortoises like this one dig deep burrows that serve not only as shelter for themselves, but for over 300 over species. They were removed from the protections of the Endangered Species Act in late 2022.

Photo courtesy of the Center for Biological Diversity Gopher tortoises like this one dig deep burrows that serve not only as shelter for themselves, but for over 300 over species. They were removed from the protections of the Endangered Species Act in late 2022.

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Environmentalists sue for gopher tortoise ESA protections

Holly Dorman
Friday, August 11, 2023
A group of environmental organizations is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to get gopher tortoises listed as endangered once again. The Center for Biological Diversity and Nokuse Education, Inc.
Color rules – these are the basics interior designers swear by for choosing a palette. Submitted photo

Color rules – these are the basics interior designers swear by for choosing a palette. Submitted photo

Color rules – these are the basics interior designers swear by for choosing a palette

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
In my experience working with clients, I find them struggling as they try to find a pillow to match the exact color in their rug and so they miss out on a sale or a great item that will enhance their space, creating depth through a color scheme and their finished product does not have the impact...

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Trial set for child pornography case

Holly Dorman
Thursday, August 10, 2023
A Callahan man’s trial for 24 counts of possession of child pornography has been scheduled for Oct. 30. Dustin Exteen Williams, 21, was arrested Sept.