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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.
A group of scientists and volunteers works to disentangle from a length of fishing rope. Submitted photo

A group of scientists and volunteers works to disentangle from a length of fishing rope. Submitted photo

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Arizona representative aims to RESCUE Whales

Holly Dorman
Friday, March 3, 2023
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) introduced the RESCUE Whales Act into Congress this week, aimed at repealing a section of the 2022 omnibus that may impact North Atlantic right whales and prevent them from receiving critical aid in the face of a dwindling population.
The Nassau County 4-H chapter Youth Emergency Team includes, from left, Sophia Causer, sixth grade; Elena James, sixth grade; Gabriel Gierhahn, high school freshman; and Natalie Stevenson, high school junior. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Youth Emergency Team

The Nassau County 4-H chapter Youth Emergency Team includes, from left, Sophia Causer, sixth grade; Elena James, sixth grade; Gabriel Gierhahn, high school freshman; and Natalie Stevenson, high school junior. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Youth Emergency Team

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Youth program turn teens into preparedness leaders

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Youth Emergency Team (YET) is a cooperative program between Nassau County Emergency Management and the local 4-H chapter. The program is meant to empower youth to be able to take control in an emergency situation, giving kids training that is almost equal to that of a first responder.
Mike Doran, chairman of the Veterans Council of Nassau County, left, and Fred Blaz, chairman of Veterans4VeteransNassau, proudly display a check from Rayonier. The money is earmarked for the Veterans4VeteransNassau gathering scheduled for April 22 at West Nassau High School in Callahan. Submitted photo

Mike Doran, chairman of the Veterans Council of Nassau County, left, and Fred Blaz, chairman of Veterans4VeteransNassau, proudly display a check from Rayonier. The money is earmarked for the Veterans4VeteransNassau gathering scheduled for April 22 at West Nassau High School in Callahan. Submitted photo

Rayonier supports county veterans

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Vets4Vets is a movement under the Semper Fidelis Society, a Jacksonville-based nonprofit (501)(c)(19) with a mission to inform veterans about policy changes and to connect them with a support network. Veterans4VeteransNassau, sponsored by the veterans council, is devoted to Nassau County veterans.
The Fernandina Beach City Commission recognized the 50th anniversary of the Fernandina Pirates at the Feb. 21 meeting. Photo by Julia Roberts

The Fernandina Beach City Commission recognized the 50th anniversary of the Fernandina Pirates at the Feb. 21 meeting. Photo by Julia Roberts

50 years of piracy and philanthropy

Sean Rosenthal
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Fernandina Pirates Club turns 50 this year, so it’s time to celebrate and reflect on the volunteer-based local nonprofit.
40 over 40

40 over 40

Extraordinary people are making an impact in our community

News Staff
Monday, February 27, 2023
The Nassau County Record & News-Leader are searching for our first-ever “40 Over 40” In 2022, we brought you “40 Under 40.” Now it’s time to feature “40 Over 40,” highlighting their accomplishments, goals and community involvement.