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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

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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.

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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.
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

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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

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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.