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Dewey Larson with his F/A-18 aircraft. Submitted photo

Dewey Larson with his F/A-18 aircraft. Submitted photo

Top Gun at Fernandina Beach

News Staff
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
As I entered the airport gate last week, I realized that I was face to face with the business end of an F/A-18 aircraft parked just inside the fence.  “What the…?”  A close fly-by revealed the harmless nature of this warbird, as it was just the cockpit section sitting on an open bed trailer.
Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent. Submitted photo

Kathy Burns, Nassau County School Superintendent. Submitted photo

NCSB discusses future student population growth

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Nassau County School Board heard ideas for future development as part of its June 8 workshop. Nassau County Superintendent of Schools Kathy Burns presented some of the items the district’s Land Growth Committee has discussed recently.
Football camp in Fernandina. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Football camp in Fernandina. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Football camp in Fernandina

Beth Jones
Friday, June 9, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Youth Football Association is hosting the first of three free football camps this summer. The first camp was held Monday through today at Buccaneer Field. Campers learn football fundamentals, run drills and meet the coaches and volunteers for the season.
University of North Florida archeology students scoop dirt one spoonful at a time to search for artifacts. With the extra dirt, sifters rake through it searching for anything of note. Photos by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

University of North Florida archeology students scoop dirt one spoonful at a time to search for artifacts. With the extra dirt, sifters rake through it searching for anything of note. Photos by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Unearthing history: UNF lab excavating town on Big Talbot

Holly Dorman
Friday, June 9, 2023
Deep in the woods in Big Talbot Island State Park, archeologists are unearthing a whole town one pottery shard at a time.
Board member Curtis Gaus said he understands how difficult the situation surrounding student discipline is, but also said the board has “to be willing to draw the line.” Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Board member Curtis Gaus said he understands how difficult the situation surrounding student discipline is, but also said the board has “to be willing to draw the line.” Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

NCSB to hold workshop on student discipline

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
After continuous public comment asking for student discipline to be addressed, the Nassau County School Board is holding a workshop today to discuss the discipline in the classroom. At 1:30 p.m.

City Manager Search Committee shapes recruitment brochure

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The committee appointed by Fernandina Beach City Commissioners to help the city’s Human Resources department recruit candidates to fill the vacant city manager position met last week and helped tweak the language of literature that will be used to attract candidates.
A team works to disentangle a North Atlantic right whale. Entanglements with commercial fishing gear is one of the leading causes of death for right whales. File photo

A team works to disentangle a North Atlantic right whale. Entanglements with commercial fishing gear is one of the leading causes of death for right whales. File photo

Congress hears testimony opposing right whale speed rule

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
After months of pushback to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s proposed vessel speed restrictions, a group of charter companies, fishermen and other professionals formally testified before Congress on the potential impacts to their businesses.
Nassau County Property Appraiser

Nassau County Property Appraiser

Property values break record

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The value of property in Nassau County has reached a record high of almost $26 billion, according to Property Appraiser Mike Hickox.