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Ocean Highway Port Authority, Fernandina Beach

Ocean Highway Port Authority, Fernandina Beach

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OHPA hears concerns regarding cruise ships and hazardous cargo

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority is in the process of crafting its master plan, and has heard loud and clear from the community — no cruise ships and no cement powder in the Port of Fernandina. Port Executive Director David Kaufman addressed the Fernandina Beach City Commission at its Feb.
Plans to build townhomes on a five-parcel property on South Fourth Street are being questioned by city residents. Photo by Julia Roberts

Plans to build townhomes on a five-parcel property on South Fourth Street are being questioned by city residents. Photo by Julia Roberts

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Tringali replat pulled from agenda, residents react

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Residents who wanted to add their two cents to the discussion of development of the Tringali property on South Fourth Street did not get the opportunity to do so, as the matter was pulled by the developer. The matter was on the agenda for the Feb.

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The changing role of technology for 2024 elections

Guest Columnist
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Thank you to all the Nassau County citizens who participated in the 2022 elections. Our office is grateful to our election workers, who successfully and safely conducted three elections in 2022. Voter turnout for the general election was 63.23%, one of the highest in the northeast Florida area. St.
Kinsey Nether

Kinsey Nether

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Operation Keystroke perps plead guilty

Holly Dorman
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Of the 11 men arrested in the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Operation Keystroke, two have pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Khalil Nether and Jeremy Kinsey have both changed their pleas since originally pleading not guilty.

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NCSB updates instructional material policies

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
As education continues to evolve in Florida, the Nassau County School District is working to keep up, recently updating its policy regarding approval of instructional materials. At the Jan.
The muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) is all over Nassau County, especially so on Amelia Island. It is one of the most common vining plants homeowners reach out to UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County with the mistaken identity of “Invasive,” but is an important native, vining plant. Submitted photo

The muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) is all over Nassau County, especially so on Amelia Island. It is one of the most common vining plants homeowners reach out to UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County with the mistaken identity of “Invasive,” but is an important native, vining plant. Submitted photo

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The vines of mistaken identity

Taylor Clem
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Creeping, crawling, and climbing slowly among our landscapes and natural areas lie plants of mistaken identities. Growing amongst our plants and trees, we may see vines. Vines grow along the ground or into the canopies of our trees.

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Hobbs joins Eagleye Design

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Eagleye Design announced the addition of Scott Hobbs as operations manager. “I am pleased to announce that Scott Hobbs joined Eagleye Design Printing, Framing & More on Friday as operations manager,” said Tramaine Ingram, human resources at Eagleye Designs, in a recent release.

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Jeff Gordon named as 2023 honoree of The Amelia

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Jeff Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports and one of the greatest drivers to ever race on four wheels, is the official 2023 honoree at The Amelia. In his decades-long racing career, he competed in 805 races with 93 wins, including one in his last full-time season in 2015.

2023 tax season free tax filing assistance

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
For the News-Leader VITA, or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, provides free electronic (e-file) and paper income tax filing assistance. This free service is provided by the IRS, the United Way initiative, RealSense Prosperity Campaign and in partnership with Career Source.