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Gracie’s Kitchen hosts local Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Outstanding Women Educators. Submitted photo

Gracie’s Kitchen hosts local Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Outstanding Women Educators. Submitted photo

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Gracie’s Kitchen hosts local honorary organization

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The local Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Outstanding Women Educators, recently prepared a spaghetti dinner at Gracie’s Kitchen in Yulee.
Pictured are, from left, Kayla Vanderlaan, Gator Bowl; Danielle Loudermilk, principal at Hilliard Elementary; Whitney Jones, assistant principal at Hilliard Elementary; Gil Langley, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; Katie Cox, Gator Bowl; Maurie Dugger, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Susan Evans, First Coast Blessings in a Backpack. Submitted photo

Pictured are, from left, Kayla Vanderlaan, Gator Bowl; Danielle Loudermilk, principal at Hilliard Elementary; Whitney Jones, assistant principal at Hilliard Elementary; Gil Langley, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; Katie Cox, Gator Bowl; Maurie Dugger, Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau; and Susan Evans, First Coast Blessings in a Backpack. Submitted photo

Nassau children benefit from AICVB program

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council, the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and the First Coast Blessings in a Backpack joined together Feb.
Timothy McFadden

Timothy McFadden

Nassau County proudly recognizes 4-Hers of the month

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Timothy is beginning his second year in 4-H as a Cloverbud. What an amazing adventure he is on and proving the motto “Learn by Doing” works. He showed his goat, Rumor, during the pee-wee goat show, showed chickens and participated throughout the Northeast Florida Fair.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weighed in on the debate surrounding red snapper regulations from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, voicing its displeasure with suggested time-area closures for the snapper-grouper fishery. File photo

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weighed in on the debate surrounding red snapper regulations from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, voicing its displeasure with suggested time-area closures for the snapper-grouper fishery. File photo

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FWC backs resistance to red snapper closures

Holly Dorman
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission weighed in on the debate surrounding red snapper regulations from the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, voicing its displeasure with suggested time-area closures for the snapper-grouper fishery.
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.