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The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office introduces its first comfort dog, Tank.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office introduces its first comfort dog, Tank.

Hank NCSO comfort K-9

News Staff
Friday, July 30, 2021
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office introduces its first comfort dog, Tank. He is a 2.5-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog. His purpose is to comfort employees after stressful situations and also comfort community members on calls and at events.
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Steven Fahlgren listens during a public records case July 23.

Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Steven Fahlgren listens during a public records case July 23.

Could judge send Ragucci to jail?

News Staff
Friday, July 30, 2021
Nassau Terminals CEO Christopher Ragucci could face criminal charges Monday if he does not hand over records requested under Florida’s Open Records laws, and if a former Ocean Highway and Port Authority commissioner and attorney acts as Ragucci’s attorney, that attorney could face action from The...
City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach hears first 2021-22 budget proposal

News Staff
Friday, July 23, 2021
At Tuesday night’s Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting, City Manager Dale Martin gave a preliminary presentation of the budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, based on tax revenue from a record-breaking $3 billion in taxable property in the city.
A video of Susan Jakuszewski being run over by a vehicle on the beach behind Sliders Seaside Grill remains online. The video is posted by a user named “Beach Bum” and titled “Live Stream – Sliders Seaside Grill.”

A video of Susan Jakuszewski being run over by a vehicle on the beach behind Sliders Seaside Grill remains online. The video is posted by a user named “Beach Bum” and titled “Live Stream – Sliders Seaside Grill.”

Woman files lawsuit vs. city, restaurant

News Staff
Friday, July 23, 2021
A lawsuit filed earlier this month seeks damages from the city of Fernandina Beach and a local restaurant stemming from a horrific incident in which a drunk man drove over a beachgoer more than two years ago. Susan Jakuszewski, 53, filed a lawsuit July 2 against the city and Sliders Seaside Grill.
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Mobility plan to offset county growth costs

News Staff
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
A mobility plan workshop was held at the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday. The workshop was the first of two mandatory meetings to discuss the implementation of a revised mobility plan.
Two horseshoe crabs mate on the edge of the water in 2017.

Two horseshoe crabs mate on the edge of the water in 2017.

Fewer horseshoe crabs problematic for shorebirds

News Staff
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
They’re not really crabs, their species is more than 300 million years old and they can look extremely creepy to some people. But, horseshoe crabs are a vital part of northeast Florida’s coastal ecosystem, especially as their eggs provide necessary food for endangered migratory shorebirds.
City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach warns garbage collector

News Staff
Friday, July 16, 2021
The city of Fernandina Beach has given notice to Advanced Disposal Services that its service in garbage and recycling collection and its customer support leave much to be desired, and the company is in danger of defaulting on its contract with the city.
Ocean Highway and Port Authority

Ocean Highway and Port Authority

Port operator offers report on grant

News Staff
Friday, July 16, 2021
Port of Fernandina Operator Chris Ragucci reported to the Ocean Highway and Port Authority that there is “broad support” of Nassau Terminal’s application of a federal grant, and the city of Fernandina Beach is among the agencies and businesses that provided written letters of support of that...