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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directed staff to raise the earnings for alligator trappers in the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program at its February meeting. File photo

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directed staff to raise the earnings for alligator trappers in the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program at its February meeting. File photo

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Alligator trappers get a raise

Holly Dorman
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission directed staff to raise the earnings for alligator trappers in the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program at its February meeting.
Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges led action that removed Dale Martin from his position as city manager. “A lot of people have supported me,” Sturges said. “I feel we, as a commission, are going in a different direction and I feel fresh eyes for our city is important. His lack of communication and willingness to work with all the city commissioners was not evident. The mismanagement of what I consider to be sensitive personal matters was an overall theme.” Photo by Julia Roberts

Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor David Sturges led action that removed Dale Martin from his position as city manager. “A lot of people have supported me,” Sturges said. “I feel we, as a commission, are going in a different direction and I feel fresh eyes for our city is important. His lack of communication and willingness to work with all the city commissioners was not evident. The mismanagement of what I consider to be sensitive personal matters was an overall theme.” Photo by Julia Roberts

Martin out as city manager; former police chief takes the helm of city government

Julia Roberts
Thursday, February 23, 2023
In a process that took only two weeks, the Fernandina Beach City Commission terminated City Manager Dale Martin in a split vote. Vice Mayor David Sturges made a motion to terminate Martin’s employment with the city at the Feb. 7 meeting.
Submitted photo courtesy of Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute under NOAA permit #24359.

Submitted photo courtesy of Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute under NOAA permit #24359.

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ASA joins FWC in push back

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
In the first of two days of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meetings, the America Sportfishing Association said it is “looking forward to coordinating on legislation of shared interest” with FWC, including pushing back against a proposed rule to restrict vessel speeds in federal...

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Kessler lawyers file appeal

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Convicted murderer Kimberly Kessler’s attorneys have appealed to a higher court to have her conviction thrown out. Kessler — convicted of salon coworker Joleen Cummings’ murder in 2018 — underwent three different evaluations examining her mental competency during the trial process.
Invader Raiders include, front row from left, Jane Everts, Jane Mace, Donna Tovar, Kathy Russell, Kathy Mason, Joyce Tuten and Julie Wilkinson; and second row; Jason Allgood, Mark Tomes and Toby Tovar. Other Raiders are Frances Bartelt, Adrienne Briggs, Stephanie Brown, Bev Lawrence, Graham Murphy, Margery Rubin, Jody Stevenson, Laurie Valentyne and Daniel Wilkinson. Submitted photo

Invader Raiders include, front row from left, Jane Everts, Jane Mace, Donna Tovar, Kathy Russell, Kathy Mason, Joyce Tuten and Julie Wilkinson; and second row; Jason Allgood, Mark Tomes and Toby Tovar. Other Raiders are Frances Bartelt, Adrienne Briggs, Stephanie Brown, Bev Lawrence, Graham Murphy, Margery Rubin, Jody Stevenson, Laurie Valentyne and Daniel Wilkinson. Submitted photo

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Florida Park Services' exceptional accomplishment in park protection award

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Recently, the Invader Raiders were presented an award for their dedication to invasive plant removal at Fort Clinch by making beaches enjoyable for visitors. Protection of the dune system is a major part of the work at Fort Clinch. Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to the dunes.

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Florida Department of Health has your heart in mind

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
February is American Heart Month, which is a time to both raise awareness of heart disease prevention and management and honor those who have battled heart disease. Nationally, as well as for Florida, more people die each year from heart disease than from any other cause.
Pictured are, from left, Barnabas board member John Mullman, Barnabas board member Maureen Paschke, Barnabas board member Liza Cotter, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters, Barnabas President and CEO Jamie Reynolds, Baptist Health Community Relations coordinator Avalee Delay, and Barnabas board member Rev. Joe Woodfin. Photo courtesy of Barnabas Center

Pictured are, from left, Barnabas board member John Mullman, Barnabas board member Maureen Paschke, Barnabas board member Liza Cotter, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters, Barnabas President and CEO Jamie Reynolds, Baptist Health Community Relations coordinator Avalee Delay, and Barnabas board member Rev. Joe Woodfin. Photo courtesy of Barnabas Center

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Eat more subs, save more lives

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Nassau County’s holistic care center, Barnabas, recently received a $3,723 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. At a small gathering at the sub shop’s location on South Eighth Street, organizational leaders gathered to celebrate the purchase of two automated external defibrillators.
Indeterminate tomato varieties grow like vines. Trellising and caging support the tomato as it grows throughout the season and is great to grow in hydroponic systems. These Everglade tomatoes work wonderfully in the summer, but if you’re like me, good luck getting them inside the house because I end up eating them while doing yard work. Submitted photo

Indeterminate tomato varieties grow like vines. Trellising and caging support the tomato as it grows throughout the season and is great to grow in hydroponic systems. These Everglade tomatoes work wonderfully in the summer, but if you’re like me, good luck getting them inside the house because I end up eating them while doing yard work. Submitted photo

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The soul of Solanaceae

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Throughout the cooler season, our vegetable gardens explode with planting possibilities. But to much a vegetable gardener’s delight, March is around the corner. March in North Florida is the optimal time for planting some of my favorite vegetables.