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BOCC denies land usage

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Nassau Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 against a land use amendment change request Monday night. Board Chairman Klynt Farmer was in favor of the change.
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Georgia passes act to protect right to fish

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Georgia lawmakers have signed into law a bill protecting anglers’ right to fish in navigable waters, such as the St. Marys River bordering Nassau County. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 115 into law late last Monday.
Fernandina Beach Middle School cafeteria manager Melissa Adkins accepts the 2023 School Lunch Hero award at a surprise ceremony held Monday afternoon. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach Middle School cafeteria manager Melissa Adkins accepts the 2023 School Lunch Hero award at a surprise ceremony held Monday afternoon. Submitted photo

Serving up a hero: FBMS’s Adkins honored with award

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Fernandina Beach Middle School came together to celebrate its cafeteria manager Missy Adkins, who was named a 2023 School Lunch Hero by the Florida Department of Agriculture. Out of almost 500 applicants, Adkins was one of five winners chosen.
Photo courtesy of Forgotten Georgia The feral horses on Cumberland Island have long been a staple, a sight tourists look forward to seeing. Now, with a lawsuit looming over the National Park Service, they could be removed.

Photo courtesy of Forgotten Georgia The feral horses on Cumberland Island have long been a staple, a sight tourists look forward to seeing. Now, with a lawsuit looming over the National Park Service, they could be removed.

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Cumberland horses sue NPS over 'inhumane' conditions

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The famous horses of Cumberland Island, Ga., are facing removal following a lawsuit filed on their behalf. The horses of Cumberland Island, The Georgia Equine Rescue League, The Georgia Horse Council, Inc., Will Harlan and Carol Ruckdeschel are listed as the plaintiffs on the suit against U.S.
Fernandina Beach defeated Wolfson 7-2 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament to advance to the championship. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Fernandina Beach defeated Wolfson 7-2 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament to advance to the championship. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Pirates make it 19, play for district title

Beth Jones
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Pirates made it 19 wins in a row Tuesday night when they beat visiting Wolfson 7-2 in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament. The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team (21-3) advanced to the championship game Thursday, where they faced top-seed Providence.
58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

In pictures: 58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival a success

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival returned Friday through Sunday to downtown Fernandina Beach. Pirates were in abundance, and the shrimp were plentiful. Along with the Miss Shrimp Festival pageant, artists and Thursday’s popular parade, thousands gathered for the annual festival.
JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service. File photo

JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service. File photo

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JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service

News Staff
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service  The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) recently announce the reopening of the St. Johns River Ferry. JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.
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NCSB, BOCC swap land

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Nassau County School Board and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have agreed to swap parcels of land owned by the respective boards. Since 2021, both boards have been in talks about the land swap.
David Voss, president of Voss and Associates, presents the findings of his focus groups and the proposed communications plan his firm came up with for the Nassau County School District. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

David Voss, president of Voss and Associates, presents the findings of his focus groups and the proposed communications plan his firm came up with for the Nassau County School District. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

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How to fix a ‘blurry brand’? NCSB hears proposed communications plan

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
After three months and $15,000, consulting firm Voss and Associates presented its suggested strategic communications plan to the Nassau County School Board.
Janet and Doug Adkins were in Tallahassee Tuesday to advocate for the Emily Adkins Prevention Act, which will establish a workgroup to create a protocol for screening patients for blood clots. Submitted photo

Janet and Doug Adkins were in Tallahassee Tuesday to advocate for the Emily Adkins Prevention Act, which will establish a workgroup to create a protocol for screening patients for blood clots. Submitted photo

Janet and Doug Adkins honor their daughter with advocacy

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
As Janet and Doug Adkins live with the unimaginable loss of their daughter, Emily, they are working through their grief by creating something positive – the hope that they can prevent other families from suffering a similar loss.