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Fernandina Beach Rehab and Nursing Center has been sued by the wife of a former patient.

Fernandina Beach Rehab and Nursing Center has been sued by the wife of a former patient.

Rehab facility sued, accused of wrongful death

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
An Amelia Island rehabilitation facility is the target of a wrongful death civil suit after a 69-year-old man was admitted for “short-term physical therapy,” but died close to a month later.
“I’m fine,” Dan Arbin said. “My experience is it’s working well for me the way it is — I haven’t noticed any problem catching redfish in the last several years.”

“I’m fine,” Dan Arbin said. “My experience is it’s working well for me the way it is — I haven’t noticed any problem catching redfish in the last several years.”

Best action is no action, redfish anglers suggest

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
JACKSONVILLE – Fishing is good for redfish anglers in Northeast Florida, which is one reason they’re telling state conservation officials that they like things as they are.
Fernandina Beach Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement officials at the scene of a homicide Monday on S. 13th St. in Fernandina Beach.

Fernandina Beach Police Department and Florida Department of Law Enforcement officials at the scene of a homicide Monday on S. 13th St. in Fernandina Beach.

Fernandina Beach police: 73-year-old woman killed

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Fernandina Beach Police Department says a 73-year-old woman was killed and an investigation is ongoing, according to a news release from the law enforcement agency. According to the release, police officers responded to 406 S. 13th St., Unit B, for a well-being check.
Six Yulee High football players were suspended last week after a “physical altercation” with a student in a locker room. According to Assistant Superintendent Mark Durham, the fight stemmed from a social media video depicting racial slurs and imagery.

Six Yulee High football players were suspended last week after a “physical altercation” with a student in a locker room. According to Assistant Superintendent Mark Durham, the fight stemmed from a social media video depicting racial slurs and imagery.

Racist video touches off school controversy

News Staff
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
A social media video showing Yulee High School students using a racial slur and wearing a white hood  has triggered an avalanche of emotions, drawing national attention to the school and resulting in a protest during a football game.
Jeffrey Register

Jeffrey Register

Local Jan. 6 rioter pleads guilty in federal court

Wes Wolfe
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
A Fernandina Beach man who participated in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty Thursday afternoon to the fourth of four counts against him, demonstrating in a Capitol building.
Buddy

Buddy

Animal shelter seeks homes for ‘long-timers’

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Most animal shelters have “long-timers,” adoptable cats and dogs who would make wonderful pets in the right home, but keep getting passed over. There are several reasons, said Stephanie Miller, director of development and adoptions for the Nassau Humane Society in Fernandina Beach.
Chris Ragucci

Chris Ragucci

Port operator wants more fed money

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Port of Fernandina operator told the Ocean Highway and Port Authority he wants federal money from the American Rescue Plan to go to employees at the port, but the company has already received nearly $800,000 in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan and projects to make $2.
Nassau County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua J. Moyers

Nassau County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua J. Moyers

Sheriff's office deputy killed; suspect caught on fifth day of manhunt

News Staff
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
“We got our man,” Sheriff Bill Leeper said with pride Tuesday afternoon. “It’s a great day in Nassau County.” The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office received several tips as it searched for Patrick McDowell, who was wanted for the murder of Deputy Joshua Moyers.
Signs outside West Nassau County structures paid tribute to Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Moyers.

Signs outside West Nassau County structures paid tribute to Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Moyers.

Community rallies support around law enforcement officials

News Staff
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Reeling from the news that Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Moyers was shot, area business owners and residents rallied in support throughout the weekend. Callahan First Baptist Church served as a staging and refreshment area for officers from agencies throughout Florida and Georgia.
Nassau County School District

Nassau County School District

Hundreds of students miss school amid manhunt

News Staff
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Some Nassau County students went from a modified lockdown Friday and Monday to a hard lockdown Tuesday morning. Callahan Intermediate School students were under a full lockdown as law enforcement officers from the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and multiple agencies were on scene at the Kirsten M.