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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

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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

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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.
Nassau County Productivity Dashboard Submitted photo

Nassau County Productivity Dashboard Submitted photo

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County rolls out dashboard to track activity

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Taxpayers in Nassau County can see how county government serves them as the Board of County Commissioners rolls out its productivity dashboard.
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NOAA announces two-day red snapper season

Holly Dorman
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a two-day recreational season for Atlantic red snapper after months of pushback from recreational fishermen. The recreational season will be July 14 and 15 of this year.
Over 36,000 reusable cups like this one have served delicious drinks since Keep Nassau Beautiful launched the #ReFillNassauFL campaign in December. Submitted photo

Over 36,000 reusable cups like this one have served delicious drinks since Keep Nassau Beautiful launched the #ReFillNassauFL campaign in December. Submitted photo

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A cup for the cause: Keep Nassau Beautiful distributes over 36,000 reusable cups

Holly Dorman
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Through the use of reusable aluminum cups, Keep Nassau Beautiful has kept over 36,000 plastic, single-use cups from littering Amelia Island’s streets, beaches and waters. The nonprofit first launched the initiative last fall, calling it the #ReFillNassauFL campaign.
NDP Serving Pastors, first row, from left, Adam Page, Neil Helton, Mike Kwiatkowski, Mark Souter, John Kasper, Sr. and Zach Terry. Second row, from left, Dan Beckwith, Dwayne Campbell, Bryan Jarvis, Brad Cunningham and Ken Jones. Third row, from left, Paul Bullock, Wardell Avant, Jeremiah Robinson, Rob Goyette and Don Edwards. Submitted photo

NDP Serving Pastors, first row, from left, Adam Page, Neil Helton, Mike Kwiatkowski, Mark Souter, John Kasper, Sr. and Zach Terry. Second row, from left, Dan Beckwith, Dwayne Campbell, Bryan Jarvis, Brad Cunningham and Ken Jones. Third row, from left, Paul Bullock, Wardell Avant, Jeremiah Robinson, Rob Goyette and Don Edwards. Submitted photo

National Day of Prayer 2023

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
On Thursday evening, May 11, we all witnessed a move of God’s Spirit through His people at the local National Day of Prayer service held at First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach.
Summer Meal Program

Summer Meal Program

Summer Meal Program

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Summer Meal Program is right around the corner. Just because school is out doesn't mean school breakfast and lunches must end. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided to all Nassau County children 18 and under all summer! There is an important change from previous years.
Nassau County School District is holding an Entrepreneurship Summer Camp

Nassau County School District is holding an Entrepreneurship Summer Camp

‘Summer Camp’ has moved beyond campfires and crafts

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Nassau County School District is holding an Entrepreneurship Summer Camp for eight days at the FSCJ Yulee Campus, 76346 William Burgess Blvd, Yulee. The camp is for students in Grades 7- 11.