District 1 candidates Kevin Walker (left) and Lannie Brant participated in a virtual forum Sept. 16 moderated by Tanya Glazebrook.

Candidate forum: District 1 county commissioner

News Staff

Friday, September 25, 2020

In the race for county commissioner District 1, challenger Kevin Walker and incumbent Lannie Brant participated in a virtual candidate forum Sept. 16. The forum was hosted over Zoom by the grassroots effort to Get Out the Vote and moderated by Tanya…

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Camden makes final push on census

Jill Helton
Thursday, September 24, 2020

Camden County officials are pushing for citizens to respond to the 2020 Census before counting ends at the end of this month, particularly in the Woodbine area where county responses are lowest.

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Regional

City Commission Group 2 candidate Genece Minshew said she believes the Fernandina Beach City Commission should keep funds in the 2020-21 fiscal year budget to overhaul the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. “We all talk about managing growth and development, and this is the only way that you can affect meaningful change,” she said. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

City sets millage, approves budget despite warnings

News Staff
Friday, September 25, 2020
At its final public budget hearing on the 2020-21 fiscal year millage rate and budget, the Fernandina Beach City Commission approved an “adjusted” rollback millage rate by a 3-2 vote, with two commissioners urging caution due to the downturn in the economy caused by the coronavirus pandemic. ...
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County reverses mandate on mask wearing

News Staff
Friday, September 25, 2020
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has reversed its mandate on wearing masks inside county businesses when social distancing is not possible, and is instead “encouraging” the practice via a new executive order dated Thursday. Wearing a mask will continue to be required to enter and...
The wreckage of the small airplane that crashed in Hilliard Monday. Photo courtesy Nassau County Sheriff's Office

Pilot dies in plane crash

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The 74-year-old pilot of a single-engine airplane died in a crash in Hilliard Monday, according to a news release sent Monday night from the Florida Highway Patrol. The man, who was not named by the FHP, was from Palm Coast and was the only occupant of the aircraft. The release said his next of kin...
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Sports

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Wildcats come back with a win against Glynn

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Despite having a rough start in their first game, Camden County Wildcats varsity football team was able to turn that around in their second game against Glynn Academy with a score of 31-14. 
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Home opener set for Friday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020

The Camden County High School varsity football team will hold its home opener tomorrow night against Richmond Hill in the annual Frank Smith Classic.  

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