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Dr. Taylor Clem with one of the many specimens of bugs, branches and animals studied by the UF Extension office. “I love my job,” he said. “Some days you get a little head spun because you have so many things going on at the same time, but that’s OK. I will probably have someone call me today to ask about a palm tree or a person bring a bug sample in. Every day is different and that’s why I love it.”

Dr. Taylor Clem with one of the many specimens of bugs, branches and animals studied by the UF Extension office. “I love my job,” he said. “Some days you get a little head spun because you have so many things going on at the same time, but that’s OK. I will probably have someone call me today to ask about a palm tree or a person bring a bug sample in. Every day is different and that’s why I love it.”

UF Extension is more than pest control — it’s about improving the community

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Is your vegetable garden not bearing vegetables? Your lawn looking bare or brown? Are your chickens not laying, does your child want to learn about raising a calf? Are you having issues filing your taxes or navigating Medicaid? Call Dr.
Nassau County band students and directors and Nassau County School Board members gather for a celebratory group photo at the recent All District Band Concert in Jacksonville. Submitted photo.

Nassau County band students and directors and Nassau County School Board members gather for a celebratory group photo at the recent All District Band Concert in Jacksonville. Submitted photo.

Nassau County students selected to perform in district concert

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
On Saturday, 45 Nassau County middle and high school students performed in an All District Band Concert held at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. “There were three different bands - Middle School Honor Band, High School Nomination Band, and High School Honor Band.

FBPD arrests man for attempted murder

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Police Department arrested a man on charges of attempted murder and tampering with a witness Jan. 24. Officers took Christopher Bagley, 51, into custody after responding to a possible battery, with the victim being at Baptist Nassau Medical Center.
Teachers contract ratified by school board. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Teachers contract ratified by school board. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Teachers contract ratified by school board

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Nassau County School Board ratified its contract with the Nassau Teachers’ Association on Thursday, officially sealing the deal guaranteeing teachers receive their “much needed” and “historic” raises.
Deb Cunningham starting her Sunday morning beach yoga class.

Deb Cunningham starting her Sunday morning beach yoga class.

Finding balance: Beach yoga on Amelia Island

Guest Columnist
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Is your goal to focus on your health this year? Do you want to be more flexible, have more energy, increase your strength and balance? Maybe you want to lower your blood pressure, sleep better, improve your cardio vascular health, decrease your stress and improve your overall health?
Volunteers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Memorial United Methodist Church picked citrus for the Barnabas Center nutrition programs.

Volunteers from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Memorial United Methodist Church picked citrus for the Barnabas Center nutrition programs.

Freezing temperatures and warm hearts make Citrus Drive a success

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Record-breaking cold temperatures in Nassau County did not stop volunteers and homeowners from providing fresh citrus to neighbors in need. More than 15 generous homeowners invited 23 volunteers to pick surplus and fallen fruit from their trees to benefit the Barnabas nutrition programs.

BOCC approves development plan despite residents pleas

Julia Roberts
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Despite the pleas of residents of the Buckhead subdivision in Bryceville, 75 new homes will be built north of Ford Road between Trophy Trail and Deer Run Trail after the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved the final development plan for the addition.