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Rutherford introduces bill to prevent NOAA area closures

Rutherford introduces bill to prevent NOAA area closures

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Rutherford introduces bill to prevent NOAA area closures

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Members of Congress introduced the Red Snapper Act last week, a bill aimed at preventing the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration from further closing the red snapper season. Rep. John Rutherford led the effort, with Stephanie Murphy and 14 other representatives backing the bill.
Nassau County Youth Emergency Team celebrates new graduates

Nassau County Youth Emergency Team celebrates new graduates

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Nassau County Youth Emergency Team celebrates new graduates

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
On Thursday, Dec. 1, Nassau County 4-H and Emergency Management celebrated the graduation of their fifth Youth Emergency Team (YET) cadre. Far too often in life, youth are expected to follow an adult’s lead, especially in emergency situations.
Dickens on Centre 2022. Photo by Beth Jones

Dickens on Centre 2022. Photo by Beth Jones

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In photos: Dickens on Centre 2022 - Better than ever

Tracy Dishman
Monday, December 12, 2022
The 8th Annual Dickens on Centre festival was better than ever. From Dec. 8-11, the young and young at heart celebrated the holidays with a lantern parade, life-sized snow globes, adults-only Dickens After Dark in a real Victorian home, many new vendors, festive entertainment, pictures with St.
The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.

The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.

SPOTTED! The first right whale calf of the season!

News Staff
Friday, December 9, 2022
SPOTTED! The first right whale calf of the season! The first calf of the 2023 North Atlantic right whale calving season was spotted by a Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute aerial survey team 11 miles east of Ossabaw Island on December 7, 2022.
Photo courtesy of North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program

Photo courtesy of North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program

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FWC opposes NOAA’s proposed right whale-related speed restrictions

Holly Dorman
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Eric Sutton announced the agency’s opposition to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s proposed North Atlantic right whale-related boating speed restrictions at the Commission meeting Nov. 29.
Fort Clinch by Candlelight, photo by Tom Linley

Fort Clinch by Candlelight, photo by Tom Linley

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Friends of Fort Clinch hosts members for candlelight event

News Staff
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Fort Clinch takes on a unique appearance at night, some might say a magical appearance, lit only by candles, lanterns and fires in the fireplace. On Friday night, Dec. 2, the Friends of Fort Clinch hosted about 125 members of the Friends to show them appreciation.

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RYAM seeks permit renewal for Fernandina and Yulee facilities

Holly Dorman
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) is seeking to renew its permit for its Fernandina Beach plant and Yulee Sludge Management Facility with the Department of Environmental Protection. While the Fernandina Plant has been here since 1939, the Yulee Sludge Management Facility did not open until 1977.
Arts and Culture Nassau celebrates 15th anniversary

Arts and Culture Nassau celebrates 15th anniversary

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Arts and Culture Nassau celebrates 15th anniversary

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Arts and Culture Nassau, along with Fernandina Beach Mayor Mike Lednovich and Nassau County Commissioner John Martin, presented proclamations to commemorate Art and Culture Nassau’s 15 years of service to the county and city.
Nassau County has received a state-wide award of merit in the Neighborhood Planning category from the American Planning Association, Florida Chapter for its Timber to Tides Initiative (State Road 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan). This is now the second state-wide award and third overall award the county has received for the initiative.

Nassau County has received a state-wide award of merit in the Neighborhood Planning category from the American Planning Association, Florida Chapter for its Timber to Tides Initiative (State Road 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan). This is now the second state-wide award and third overall award the county has received for the initiative.

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County earns state-wide award for new initiative

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Nassau County has received a state-wide award of merit in the Neighborhood Planning category from the American Planning Association, Florida Chapter for its Timber to Tides Initiative (State Road 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan).