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2022 Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Dunia Taylor Pictured: Dunia Taylor, Broker/Owner, REMI Realty

2022 Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Dunia Taylor Pictured: Dunia Taylor, Broker/Owner, REMI Realty

Nassau County Chamber of Commerce announces award winners

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
On Thursday, Feb. 2, more than 500 chamber members and community leaders came out to celebrate the local business community at the chamber’s annual Awards Dinner & Gala, hosted this year at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island.
Yulee Little League held opening day ceremonies Saturday morning at the Yulee Sports Complex on Goodbread Road. Photos by Sean Rollo/special

Yulee Little League held opening day ceremonies Saturday morning at the Yulee Sports Complex on Goodbread Road. Photos by Sean Rollo/special

Yulee Little League opening day

NewsStaff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Yulee Little League held opening day ceremonies Saturday morning at the Yulee Sports Complex on Goodbread Road.
McDowell pleads guilty to NCSO Deputy Moyer's murder. Photo courtesy of NCSO

McDowell pleads guilty to NCSO Deputy Moyer's murder. Photo courtesy of NCSO

McDowell pleads guilty to NCSO Deputy Moyers’s murder

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Patrick McDowell has pleaded guilty to the murder of Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Moyers. At a deposition held Friday, March 10, McDowell and his attorneys came before the court to change his plea.
Ramona Jones, trustee with The Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation, presents a grant award to Barnabas Chief Development Officer Tania Yount and Callahan Office Empowerment Program Coordinator Joyce Knox. Submitted photo

Ramona Jones, trustee with The Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation, presents a grant award to Barnabas Chief Development Officer Tania Yount and Callahan Office Empowerment Program Coordinator Joyce Knox. Submitted photo

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Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation funds Barnabas nutrition programs

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corporation Foundation has awarded the Barnabas Center with a grant in support of its mission to provide nutritious food to benefit Nassau County residents experiencing hunger.
Event attendees enjoying the opportunity to meet with some of the largest companies in the community. Submitted photo

Event attendees enjoying the opportunity to meet with some of the largest companies in the community. Submitted photo

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Nassau County Chamber hosts ‘Doing Business with Big Business’

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce will host two "Doing Business with Big Business" events in the month of April. The first event, with representatives from the private sector, will take place on Tuesday, April 4, from 8:30-10 a.m.
Curtis Gaus, NCSB member

Curtis Gaus, NCSB member

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NCSB moves forward with facilities improvements

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
At its latest meeting, the Nassau County School Board voted to move forward with projects at Yulee Primary School, Emma Love Hardee Elementary and boiler replacements at five other schools.
Seal of the City of Fernandina Beach

Seal of the City of Fernandina Beach

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City and school board discuss moving Ybor Alvarez complex to Hickory Street

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
With the possibility of losing the lease on the site of the Ybor Alvarez Sports Complex, the city of Fernandina Beach has reached out to the Nassau County School Board in hopes of working with Nassau County government to fund a new sports complex at the Hickory Street Park.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, far left, applauds the announcement of the INTERCEPT Task Force along with other agency heads involved. Submitted photo

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, far left, applauds the announcement of the INTERCEPT Task Force along with other agency heads involved. Submitted photo

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NCSO, other law enforcement announce human trafficking task force

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
A coalition of law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations have announced the INTERCEPT Task Force, a partnership aimed at combating human trafficking in Northeast Florida. Together, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K.
A 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM were crowned Best in Show at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, its its 28th annual event. Photo courtesy of Hagerty Media

A 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM were crowned Best in Show at The Amelia Concours d’Elegance, its its 28th annual event. Photo courtesy of Hagerty Media

Highlights of 2023 ‘The Amelia’ Concours d’Elegance

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The 28th annual gathering at The Amelia saw 25,000 enthusiasts gather for featured auctions, driving events and a two-day show on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The big show brought shiny cars zipping around winding island streets.
The Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch invites the public to its nest excavations, where tourists and locals alike might have the chance to see sea turtle hatchlings, like this one who needed a little extra help to make it to the ocean. Photo by Holly Dorman

The Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch invites the public to its nest excavations, where tourists and locals alike might have the chance to see sea turtle hatchlings, like this one who needed a little extra help to make it to the ocean. Photo by Holly Dorman

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Five things to remember as the weather warms up

Holly Dorman
Friday, March 3, 2023
Amelia Island is home to wildlife of all kinds. As the seasons change, so does the wildlife. The warmer weather means the North Atlantic right whales will return north and the sea turtles will return to Amelia Island to nest, along with other changes in the ecosystem.