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Volunteers paint the exterior of 1207 Elm St.

Volunteers paint the exterior of 1207 Elm St.

Nassau Habitat closes in on record goal

As the Nassau Habitat for Humanity team rings in the New Year, breaking ground on three new homes, it is one step closer to a goal set in a recent visioning session.

Seniors vs crime logo

Every month, the Fernandina Beach Seniors vs. Crime Office, a special project of the Florida Attorney General, will provide a timely tip to help seniors avoid online scams as identified by the Attorney General’s Guide for Seniors and other reported local scams.

Legislative delegation hears from Nassau County

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.

NCSB votes to ‘rebrand’

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.
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.

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

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.

NCSO: Woman dies in deputy-involved shooting

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.
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.

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

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.