Regional

Baptist named top community hospital

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Baptist Medical Center Nassau was the only community hospital in Florida to be named to the Chartis Center for Rural Health’s annual list of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the United States. “This is a great honor – one I owe to our team members and physicians who have...

KNB earns recognition

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Keep Nassau Beautiful recently earned recognition from Keep Florida Beautiful for the adopt-a-highway program. KFB held a virtual awards ceremony to recognize the top Florida affiliates of Keep America Beautiful, as well as community partners, for their environmental efforts. The award winners...

‘A STORY TO TELL’

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The Evans’ Rendezvous nightclub’s historical marker was unveiled Saturday at a ceremony at the American Beach Community Center. The unveiling acknowledged the history of the establishment, and attendees said Evans’ Rendezvous will be restored to its former glory.

Local skateboarder living the dream

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She’s not driving a car on her own yet, but 16-year-old Poe Pinson of Fernandina Beach plans to get her license when she returns from Wood-ward Camp in Pennsylvania. “It’s a huge action sports camp,” Pinson said. “It’s like a real skater kid’s dream, I guess.”

County awarded Historic Resources Grant for survey

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In May 2020, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners submitted an application to the state of Florida for a Historic Resources Grant to assist with Phase 2 of a countywide historic resources survey. Nassau County received a $50,000 grant with no matching funds required.

PEG channel is reawakened under new leadership

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The committee that oversees the city of Fernandina Beach’s public access channel came close to being disbanded, but has come back with a new outlook, fresh eyes and a determination to use the channel to its full potential. Last year, the City Commission considered sunsetting the committee that...

Superintendent: Adult education program to see changes

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The Nassau County School District plans to centralize and expand adult education in the next year, Superintendent Kathy Burns told school board members Thursday. But Assistant Superintendent Mark Durham said a plan hasn’t been finalized, and in the meantime, the school district is shuttering...

County leaders approve capital improvement plan

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The Capital Improvement Plan was approved unanimously after a lengthy discussion at the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday. Commissioner John Martin said he isn’t in favor of moving forward with the plan because the plan includes a flat millage rate.

Albert honored with ceremony at ballpark he loved

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A ceremony was held June 19 to honor the late Charles L. Albert Jr. A bench recognizing the accomplishments and contributions has been permanently placed at Elm Street Little League. Albert was instrumental in the league securing its charter in 1966. “Charles L. Albert Jr. was a legacy in his...

Chase damages local properties

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Two Jacksonville men were arrested after leading undercover detectives on a car and foot chase in Callahan following an alleged drug deal June 16. Vince Leconte Clark, 25, of 6031 John F. Kennedy Dr., met with a Nassau County sheriff’s undercover narcotics agent in the Circle K parking lot on...