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Keep Nassau Beautiful board members and staff celebrate their award, including Lynda Bell, Mike Cole, Jules Ruppel, Steven Gibb, Kelley McCarter and Jean Mauldin.

Keep Nassau Beautiful board members and staff celebrate their award, including Lynda Bell, Mike Cole, Jules Ruppel, Steven Gibb, Kelley McCarter and Jean Mauldin.

KNB earns recognition

News Staff
Friday, July 2, 2021
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.
Johnnetta Cole – the great-granddaughter of A.L. Lewis, founder of American Beach – sings “Respect” by Aretha Franklin.

Johnnetta Cole – the great-granddaughter of A.L. Lewis, founder of American Beach – sings “Respect” by Aretha Franklin.

‘A STORY TO TELL’

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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. Willie Evans Sr.
Poe Pinson hones her skills at the Fernandina Beach Skate Park, where she first got on a board at the age of 4.

Poe Pinson hones her skills at the Fernandina Beach Skate Park, where she first got on a board at the age of 4.

Local skateboarder living the dream

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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.
Nassau County Board of Commissioners

Nassau County Board of Commissioners

County awarded Historic Resources Grant for survey

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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.
City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

PEG channel is reawakened under new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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.
Nassau County School Board member Cynthia Grooms voiced opposition to moving adult education services out of Hilliard.

Nassau County School Board member Cynthia Grooms voiced opposition to moving adult education services out of Hilliard.

Superintendent: Adult education program to see changes

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The Nassau County School District plans to centralize and expand adult education in the next year, Superintendent Kathy Burns told school board members Thursday.
Nassau County Board of Commissioners

Nassau County Board of Commissioners

County leaders approve capital improvement plan

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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.
Charles L. Albert Jr.’s family, including wife Ernie, seated, are pictured with the bench honoring Albert at Elm Street Little League.

Charles L. Albert Jr.’s family, including wife Ernie, seated, are pictured with the bench honoring Albert at Elm Street Little League.

Albert honored with ceremony at ballpark he loved

News Staff
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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.
U.S. currency, several cell phones and drugs are among the evidence recovered after the chase. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

U.S. currency, several cell phones and drugs are among the evidence recovered after the chase. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

Chase damages local properties

News Staff
Friday, June 25, 2021
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 U.S.
Alexis “Lexi” George graduated from Fernandina Beach High School on June 7. She planned to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Alexis “Lexi” George graduated from Fernandina Beach High School on June 7. She planned to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Plane crash claims two lives

News Staff
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Julia Roberts and Scott J. Bryan Three days after her husband, flight instructor David Cuttino, died in a plane crash with his student pilot, Alexis “Lexi” George, his widow took solace in a friend’s message. “A friend of ours made a nice comment,” Marion Cuttino said Monday evening.