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R. Dean Scott, Architect, Inc. has been approved to begin work on the project mapped out above. The Fernandina Beach Middle School media center, built in 1971, has begun sinking into a "void" recently found in the ground beneath the floor. Submitted photo

R. Dean Scott, Architect, Inc. has been approved to begin work on the project mapped out above. The Fernandina Beach Middle School media center, built in 1971, has begun sinking into a "void" recently found in the ground beneath the floor. Submitted photo

NCSB approves emergency repairs to FBMS

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The Nassau County School Board approved emergency repairs to the Fernandina Beach Middle School media center at its June 22 meeting.
Superintendent of Schools, Kathy Burns, recently announced newly appointed administrators for the 2023-24 school year. Submitted photos

Superintendent of Schools, Kathy Burns, recently announced newly appointed administrators for the 2023-24 school year. Submitted photos

Superintendent announces new admin for 2023-24 school year

News Staff
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
West Nassau High School
 Richard Pearce
 Principal Richard Pearce is an experienced educator and leader who has dedicated his career to improving students’ lives in the Callahan community.
Lawmakers introduce bill to block right whale rule. File photo

Lawmakers introduce bill to block right whale rule. File photo

Lawmakers introduce bill to block right whale rule

Holly Dorman
Saturday, June 24, 2023
North Atlantic right whales are facing another obstacle in the face of the population’s recovery as lawmakers discuss a bill aimed at preventing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from implementing additional seasonal speed zones in areas known for right whales. Sens.
The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of different species of animals, including the turkey vulture. File photo

The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of different species of animals, including the turkey vulture. File photo

Okefenokee mine opponents raise the stakes

Holly Dorman
Saturday, June 24, 2023
As the legal battle surrounding the proposed titanium surface mine near the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia forges on, opponents are raising questions not only about the potential consequences of the mine, but the applicant’s qualifications for such a project.
Paddling for heroes raises awareness of veteran suicide. Photos by Mariah Lovin/Special

Paddling for heroes raises awareness of veteran suicide. Photos by Mariah Lovin/Special

Paddling for heroes raises awareness of veteran suicide

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
On Saturday morning, 123 people were brave enough to kayak 9 miles from St. Marys, Ga., to the downtown Fernandina Beach marina, a journey of some three or four hours on average.
The fourth annual Juneteenth jump-off was held at the Peck Center Saturday. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

The fourth annual Juneteenth jump-off was held at the Peck Center Saturday. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Celebrating Juneteenth

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The fourth annual Juneteenth jump-off was held at the Peck Center Saturday. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that federal troops arrived in Texas and informed enslaved African Americans they were free.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office responded to two boat crashes within just a few hours of each other late Sunday night. One involved a couple and their dog, whose boat crashed into the jetties, and the other saw a runaway boat after the operator was thrown into the water. Submitted photo

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office responded to two boat crashes within just a few hours of each other late Sunday night. One involved a couple and their dog, whose boat crashed into the jetties, and the other saw a runaway boat after the operator was thrown into the water. Submitted photo

NCSO Marine Unit responds to boat crashes

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit had an eventful weekend, leading two marine rescues when things went awry on the water. At around 9 p.m. Sunday night, officers responded to calls of a sinking sailboat.
Matt McPhail, right, was introduced to the OHPA Commission by port operator senior director of operations Butch Gilbert. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Matt McPhail, right, was introduced to the OHPA Commission by port operator senior director of operations Butch Gilbert. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

OHPA commission questions executive directors job performance

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commission is asking if it is receiving a fair return on investment with its $130,000 salary paid to David Kaufman, who OHPA hired as port executive director last year.
Emily Adkins with Governor Ron DeSantis. Submitted photo

Emily Adkins with Governor Ron DeSantis. Submitted photo

Governor Ron DeSantis signs Emily Adkins Prevention Act

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Emily Adkins Prevention Act is now a Florida law.  Nassau County resident Emily Adkins died at age 23 from a massive pulmonary embolism stemming from blood clots associated with an ankle fracture on Oct. 21, 2022. “We are grateful beyond words,” Adkins’s father, Doug, said.
Nassau County, Fla.

Nassau County, Fla.

BOCC reduces PZB from 11 to seven members

Julia Roberts
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board will have just seven members, as opposed to the 11 that have been required by the county, after the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted an amendment that reduces the size of that board.