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Nassau County School Board 2023. Photo courtesy of NCSB website

Nassau County School Board 2023. Photo courtesy of NCSB website

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NCSB holds workshop on Citizens Oversight Committee

Holly Dorman
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Nassau County School Board discussed in a workshop how the Citizens Oversight Committee will be formed for the recently approved millage referendum.
Photo courtesy of Chris Ross via OCEARCH Rose, the great white pictured above, has been tracked hanging out near Fort Myers for the past month.

Photo courtesy of Chris Ross via OCEARCH Rose, the great white pictured above, has been tracked hanging out near Fort Myers for the past month.

Great whites spotted off Amelia Island

Holly Dorman
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Reports of great white sharks off Amelia Island’s coast come just in time for spring break.
Rotary mentors and Interact Club students enjoyed a fun and successful car wash fundraiser to raise money for holiday projects. Submitted photo

Rotary mentors and Interact Club students enjoyed a fun and successful car wash fundraiser to raise money for holiday projects. Submitted photo

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Rotarians and students fundraise for service

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Rotary-sponsored Interact Club recently held a successful car wash. Several Rotarians and 15 students raised hundreds of dollars to buy holiday gifts for senior citizens who have no family.
Riding Into History donates to local and national charities with funds collected from the Concours d’Elegance April 14-15. Photos by Jim Dohms

Riding Into History donates to local and national charities with funds collected from the Concours d’Elegance April 14-15. Photos by Jim Dohms

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Shuttered by the pandemic in 2020, this year’s Riding Into History concours charity returned with a vengeance.

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Riding Into History is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer organization. Over the course of the agency’s history, RIH has donated more than $450,000 to local and national charities.
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.