Regional

City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

13-year-old bitten by shark at Seaside

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
A 13-year-old Nassau County girl was bitten by a shark Sunday afternoon, according to a news release from the Fernandina Beach Fire Department. The release said at 2:26 p.m. Sunday, the department’s Ocean Rescue division was notified of a shark bite incident at Seaside Park, 2002 S. Fletcher Ave.
Wanda Lanier is retiring as president and CEO of Barnabas after 11 years leading the Nassau County nonprofit.

Wanda Lanier is retiring as president and CEO of Barnabas after 11 years leading the Nassau County nonprofit.

LEADER BIDS FAREWELL

News Staff
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
At the end of a 35-plus-year career, most people would be more than happy to share their accomplishments, awards and personal stories. Wanda Lanier is not most people.
Simone Stewart has found success through the Hope Builders for Women program.

Simone Stewart has found success through the Hope Builders for Women program.

Barnabas Hope Builders program leads woman to new career

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Barbara Farnsworth | For the News-Leader Simone Stewart made the connection with Barnabas more than 10 years ago when she was working and paying for college. She needed assistance with paying her utility bills.
Aaron Bean

Aaron Bean

State funds secured for Nassau County

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $101 billion budget June 2 and approved more than $34.78 million in funding for Nassau County programs. State Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) said 22 items were submitted, and all were approved.
Valedictorian Haden Cottrell holds up a Rubik’s cube to describe students’ future challenges in college.

Valedictorian Haden Cottrell holds up a Rubik’s cube to describe students’ future challenges in college.

Yulee High graduates 290 students, fends off storm

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
“It is what it is” was the class motto for the Yulee High School class of 2021, and after more than a year of pandemic-induced disruptions, the adage seemed appropriate.
Fernandina Beach High School’s Kamryn Williams, left, is all smiles as she hugs her mother, teacher Keisha Williams, after receiving her diploma Monday morning.

Fernandina Beach High School’s Kamryn Williams, left, is all smiles as she hugs her mother, teacher Keisha Williams, after receiving her diploma Monday morning.

All-star Fernandina Beach graduates collect diplomas

News Staff
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Much to their chagrin, Fernandina Beach High School graduates are all-stars.
The Nao Santa Maria, a replica of the ship that brought Christopher Columbus to North America, is open for visitors through Sunday.

The Nao Santa Maria, a replica of the ship that brought Christopher Columbus to North America, is open for visitors through Sunday.

FLOATING MUSEUM

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
Visitors can time travel 500 years this weekend at the Fernandina Harbor Marina by stepping on board the Nao Santa Maria, a replica of the ship that brought Christopher Columbus to North America.
Keep Nassau Beautiful, with support from government, nonprofits and local businesses, recently planted trees at Fernandina Beach Middle School.

Keep Nassau Beautiful, with support from government, nonprofits and local businesses, recently planted trees at Fernandina Beach Middle School.

Planting Nassau’s future with Fernandina Beach Middle

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
In celebration of Earth Day, Keep Nassau Beautiful partnered with Fernandina Beach Middle School to plant 300 Florida-friendly flowering plants.
The first phase of the regional park will cost $4.4 million and includes the entry road, signage, pavilions, restrooms, a village green, 9,400 linear feet of trails, a playground, multiuse fields, a pond and 280 parking spaces.

The first phase of the regional park will cost $4.4 million and includes the entry road, signage, pavilions, restrooms, a village green, 9,400 linear feet of trails, a playground, multiuse fields, a pond and 280 parking spaces.

Park’s first phase under construction in ’22

News Staff
Friday, June 4, 2021
The first phase of the Westside Regional Park will most likely break ground in early 2022.