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BOCC approves money moves

Holly Dorman
Thursday, June 29, 2023
As construction projects across the county move forward, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners signed off on moving money around to fund both the projects and the county’s conservation land conservation plan. The first move came when the board voted to approve reallocating $254,137.
Located at 1247 S. Eighth St., owners of North Nassau Recyclers were recently arrested for failing to keep required records. Photo by Holly Dorman

Located at 1247 S. Eighth St., owners of North Nassau Recyclers were recently arrested for failing to keep required records. Photo by Holly Dorman

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North Nassau Recycling owners arrested

Holly Dorman
Thursday, June 29, 2023
The owners of North Nassau Recycling were arrested and charged with secondary metal recycler failing to keep required records, a felony in Florida.
A traditional hanky-drop ceremony was held May 5 to mark the end of the 2023 legislative session. Photo/News Service of Florida

A traditional hanky-drop ceremony was held May 5 to mark the end of the 2023 legislative session. Photo/News Service of Florida

From vouchers to guns, new laws take effect

News Staff
Thursday, June 29, 2023
More school vouchers. Expanded restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Limits on using TikTok. Carrying guns without concealed-weapons licenses. A larger Florida State Guard. More than 200 laws passed during the 2023 legislative session, including a record $116.
Grand opening of Millennium Physician Group. Submitted photo

Grand opening of Millennium Physician Group. Submitted photo

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Grand opening of Millennium Physician Group

News Staff
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Dr. Henry Rodeffer is holding the ribbon-cutting scissors during the recent grand opening of Millennium Physician Group. The new Millennium Physician Group facility, located at 1132 S. 14th Street in Fernandina Beach recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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

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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

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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

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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

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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.