Regional
Holly Dorman
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jacksonville man on charges of attempted murder and armed burglary in connection to an incident that took place earlier this month in Callahan.
Gabreon Brown, 31, was arrested and booked Jan.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
OHPA attorney reassures authority can limit cruise ships
Julia Roberts
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority can, and says it will, restrict the size of cruise ships that come into the Port of Fernandina, according to OHPA’s attorney and the chair of the port authority.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Legislative delegation hears from Nassau County
Julia Roberts
Nassau County had the opportunity to address Florida State Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough last week, asking the legislators to give attention to their priorities in the upcoming session in Tallahassee.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
NCSB votes to ‘rebrand’
Holly Dorman
The Nassau County School Board voted 3-2 Thursday night to contract with Voss and Associates to begin an effort to “rebrand” itself.
Voss and Associates is a marketing and communications company specializing in promoting educational organizations such as school districts and private schools.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council kicks off 2023 Girl Scout cookie season
News Staff
Consumers in North Florida can now support their local girl entrepreneurs by ordering from the iconic cookie lineup, powering amazing experiences in outdoors, STEM and beyond.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Photo courtesy of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration North Atlantic right whale #1207 (“Spindle”) had her 10th calf, making her the right whale with the most documented calves.
NOAA confirms right whale birth, death
Holly Dorman
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the death of one newborn North Atlantic right whale calf and the birth of another.
Surveyors spotted right whale #1204 (nicknamed “Spindle”) and her 10th calf off the coast of St. Catherines Island in Georgia on Jan. 7.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
NCSO: Woman dies in deputy-involved shooting
Holly Dorman
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a Hilliard woman died after a deputy-involved shooting early Wednesday morning.
Deputies responded to a call regarding a domestic situation near Barbara Lane at about 2:14 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Fernandina Beach High School senior soccer players, from left, Charlee Alboher, Elaina Moore, Ansley Cutshaw, Sydney Tremaroli, Teal Lilly, Amelia Cutshaw and Presleigh Bayot were recognized before their home match Tuesday against Duval Charter. The FBHS Lady Pirates blanked their guests 9-0.
Lady Pirates celebrate seniors
Beth Jones
Fernandina Beach High School senior soccer players, from left, Charlee Alboher, Elaina Moore, Ansley Cutshaw, Sydney Tremaroli, Teal Lilly, Amelia Cutshaw and Presleigh Bayot were recognized before their home match Tuesday against Duval Charter. The FBHS Lady Pirates blanked their guests 9-0.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Aerial view of kayak storage and boat ramp at the Walker’s Landing complex in Amelia Island Plantation.
Amelia Island Plantation Community Association undertakes tree inventory project
News Staff
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, Amelia Island Plantation Community Association is in the midst of a unique tree inventory and assessment project to protect its famed old-growth canopy for future generations.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
AIBF announces the 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival
News Staff
The 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival is pleased to be kicking off the annual festival in February with the Feb. 17 signature Authors in School program. New York Times best-selling and local/regional award-winning authors visit schools across Nassau County.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
