Regional

LIVING LEGACY

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A tribute was made to the Nassau County Council on Aging President and CEO Janice Ancrum at the grand reopening of the Fernandina Beach Life Center on Thursday. The center was renamed the Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center in her honor. Ancrum said she was “holding back tears,” and...

School district hires new technology systems director

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Nassau County School District’s new director of technology systems is Fernandina Beach native Crissy Bass. Bass is a Nassau County native and graduated from Fernandina Beach High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of North Florida, and she...

Local club member wins national design contest

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In honor of graduation season and the work they do for kids across the country, Red Lobster is making a donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as well as featuring an e-gift card design from a Club Kid. Red Lobster hosted a design competition, encouraging members of...

WHEELS OF FORTUNE

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No formal definition or classification exists for the term “Supercar.” No matter. They are well named and exotic corporate statements created to deliver bragging rights – maximum automobiles with high entertainment value and somewhat less utility. But they summon powerful emotions when...

Dale Martin: City staff, commissioners monitoring progress of goals

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Fernandina Beach commissioners have spent a significant portion of time during the past several City Commission meetings attempting to resolve the challenges of noise in downtown and e-bikes on the Greenway. Following the meeting earlier this week, a regular attendee to City Commission meetings...

Fernandina Harbor Marina fuel dock opens – finally

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More than four years after damage from Hurricane Matthew closed the fuel docks at the Fernandina Harbor Marina, boaters can buy both gasoline and diesel fuel, which city leaders hope helps the city-owned facility see the light at the end of the financial tunnel. In the four years, seven months...

Culver’s restaurant to bring ButterBurgers to Yulee

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Culver’s restaurant, best known for its ButterBurgers, cheese curds and frozen custard, is opening a location in Yulee.  The Wisconsin-based chain was approved by the Nassau County Development Review Committee to begin construction and will be located at 463731 State Road 200 in the...

Sea turtle season underway

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Although there is no way of knowing how busy sea turtle nesting season will be, some mother turtles have made nests on Amelia Island since the season began May 1.  Turtle nesting season runs through the end of October. Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch President Mary Duffy said almost 100...

Sheriff’s office launches surveillance camera registration program

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Area businesses and residents can now use their outdoor cameras to help the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office fight crime. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office wants help in fighting crime. The Eyes on Crime Camera Registration Program allows residents and business owners to register the locations...

Commissioner suggests new community garden for city

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Fernandina Beach Commissioner Bradley Bean wants to plant a garden, but one commissioner said he thinks the city should direct resources to maintaining current community assets instead. At a recent workshop, Bean floated the idea of a community garden, which could also be a place for the city to...