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FBPD arrests man for attempted murder

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

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

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

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

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.

Whigham pleads no contest to second-degree murder

Shawn Whigham pleaded no contest to the murder of Colleen Potts this week, accepting a sentence of 20 years for second-degree murder and armed burglary with assault along with 15 years for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

In pictures: FBHS weightlifters host Yulee

The Fernandina Beach High School girls weightlifting team hosted Yulee High School on Jan. 17. The district meet is slated for Saturday at West Nassau High School.