City Manager Charles George stable after health incident; Jeremiah Glisson appointed
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Friday, May 31, 2024
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"Interim City Manager/City Engineer Charles George, P.
FDOT meeting disappoints attendees looking to save tree and hex pavers
People who want to save both centuries-old trees and hexagonal pavers particular to Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown said they were disappointed in the information provided to them from the Florida Department of Transportation during a meeting…Friday, May 31, 2024
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OHPA gets application in under the wire
Julia Roberts
Friday, May 31, 2024
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The Ocean Highway and Port Authority is applying for a $40 million grant that would allow the Port of Fernandina to reduce emissions from its equipment.
Nassau County asking for public input on ‘Community Building Blocks’
Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 31, 2024
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The Nassau County Vision 2050 process carries on as the county is asking for the public to weigh in yet again.
Friday, May 31, 2024
People who want to save both centuries-old trees and hexagonal pavers particular to Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown said they were disappointed in the information provided to them from the Florida Department of Transportation during a meeting in the city.
A tree at the intersection of…
Friday, May 31, 2024
"Interim City Manager/City Engineer Charles George, P. E., is stable and in good spirits following a health incident that occurred May 29," said a release from the City of Fernandina Beach government. "A medical procedure is slated to take place June 3; he and his medical team anticipate a full and…
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority is applying for a $40 million grant that would allow the Port of Fernandina to reduce emissions from its equipment. However, the terms of the agreement between the port authority and the port operator were not ironed out until the last minute, prompting one OHPA…
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Nassau County Vision 2050 process carries on as the county is asking for the public to weigh in yet again.
What the Vision 2050 team is referring to as draft “Community Building Blocks” have been established through the gathering of public opinion for Vision 2050. County leaders are asking the…
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Earlier this month, employees of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce attended a conference they said will help them implement new ideas and practices within the community.
On May 7-8, the county’s Chamber of Commerce was represented at The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Spring…
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Nassau County School District’s inaugural public hearing on a textbook objection took place May 20, ending without a resolution.
Jack Knocke, executive director of Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF), filed a formal complaint against a world history textbook, published by SAVVAS Learning LLC,…
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The scholarship committee of Kraft Tennis Partners recently presented a $1,000 scholarship each to two deserving Fernandina Beach High School tennis team play-ers. Heath Sherber and Henry Colwell were selected as recipients from the group of scholarship applications submitted to the committee.…
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team held its awards banquet Tuesday night. The Pirates recognized their seniors. Varsity awards went to Grant Blalock, defensive player of the year; Sam Simonds, offensive player of the year; Caden Hartman, pitcher of the year; and Sean Benjamin, the most…
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Nassau Knights 3v3 basketball team brought home the gold over the weekend after great, undefeated play in the toughest division at Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games in Orlando. In the championship game, Nassau beat Palm Beach by just two points to clinch the title. The two-day event…
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The Fernandina Beach Board of Adjustment has denied a request for a variance from the city’s Land Development Code that would have allowed development on some lots commonly known as the Tringali property.
The property, located on Third and Fourth streets, currently has four single-family homes and…
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Two recognitions at the county commissioners meeting that seemed to be unrelated ended up colliding last week when an awarded county worker spoke of the actions of county emergency medical workers who saved his life and changed it forever.
At the May 15 Nassau County Board of County Commissioners…
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City Manager Charles George stable after health incident; Jeremiah Glisson appointed
News Staff
Friday, May 31, 2024
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"Interim City Manager/City Engineer Charles George, P.
Nassau County asking for public input on ‘Community Building Blocks’
Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 31, 2024
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The Nassau County Vision 2050 process carries on as the county is asking for the public to weigh in yet again.
Chamber employees give insight into statewide conference, chamber initiatives
Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Earlier this month, employees of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce attended a conference they said will help them implement new ideas and practices within the community.
State
FHSAA considers compensation for student athletes
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Thursday, May 16, 2024
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The governing body that oversees high-school athletics in Florida could soon approve a proposal that would lead to high-school athletes getting paid through business agreements such as endorsement
Record Memorial Day travel expected, pot amendment and 1.2M insurance policies
News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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A record number of travelers are expected to hit Florida roads and crowd airports during the Memorial Day holiday period.
New ACLU leader points to ‘urgency of now’
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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Saying the country is at a “deeply, deeply disturbing” juncture, Bacardi Jackson — a veteran litigator whose civil-rights advocacy is literally in her genes — is taking the mantle as executive dire
Sports
Kraft tennis partners awards $1,000 scholarships
Beth Jones
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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The scholarship committee of Kraft Tennis Partners recently presented a $1,000 scholarship each to two deserving Fernandina Beach High School tennis team play-ers.
Pirates honored at awards banquet
Beth Jones
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team held its awards banquet Tuesday night.
Nassau Knights State champs
Beth Jones
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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The Nassau Knights 3v3 basketball team brought home the gold over the weekend after great, undefeated play in the toughest division at Special Olympics Florida State Summer Games in Orlando.
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