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A Parent's Guide to Nassau County Public Library

Guest Columnist

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Nassau County Public Library offers a treasure trove of knowledge and imagination for children. However, with the vast array of materials available, it can be overwhelming for both parents and their young ones to make informed choices.

A basket of blooming flowers from Seven Trees Nursery at the Fernandina Beach Market Place. Submitted photo

Prepare for Independence Day by shopping locally

Guest Columnist

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Amelia Island has been under the rule of eight different flags. That is a lot of Independence Day holidays to celebrate each year, so it is a good thing we stick to just the one: the Fourth of July. A day where the community comes together for fireworks, cookouts, beach outings and more!

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Senior tips: bank impersonation text scams

News Staff

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Every month the Fernandina Beach Seniors vs Crime Office, a special project of Florida Attorney General Steve Sherman provides a timely tip to help seniors avoid online and other kinds of scams as identified by the Attorney General’s Guide for Seniors, the Federal Trade Commission and other...

Kym Dunton and her husband celebrate 50 years of marriage. Photo submitted

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Celebrating 50 years

Guest Columnist

Thursday, June 29, 2023

This month’s column is about celebrating a golden event: 50 years of marriage. Realizing we've been married for that many years is challenging. How can it be? Aren’t couples who celebrate their golden anniversary old? We feel anything but, and yet here we are. What a journey.

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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

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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

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

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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

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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 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.