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Roy Henderson, left, and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper.

Roy Henderson, left, and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper.

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office celebrates retirement, promotions

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office celebrated a longtime employee’s retirement and a host of promotions recently Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said Undersheriff Roy Henderson has retired after more than eight years in administration.
City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

City Commission extends mask requirement by a split vote

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
With all Florida residents over the age of 16 eligible for the coronavirus vaccination and the number of cases declining in Nassau County, two Fernandina Beach commissioners said it is time the city lifts its mask mandate.  “If not now, when?
Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel

Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel

Nassau County commissioners OK new health director

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Nassau County’s longtime health director is retiring, and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved her replacement Monday during their meeting. After 30 years in public health, Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel is retiring as director of the Florida Department of Health – Nassau County.
According to Fernandina Beach's city attorney, Commissioner Chip Ross found documents she thinks could be the "smoking gun" in the city's lawsuit against the Ocean Highway and Port Authority.

According to Fernandina Beach's city attorney, Commissioner Chip Ross found documents she thinks could be the "smoking gun" in the city's lawsuit against the Ocean Highway and Port Authority.

New docs discovered in Fernandina Beach's lawsuit vs. Ocean Highway and Port Authority

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Fernandina Beach Attorney Tammi Bach said she thinks some recently discovered documents might be a “smoking gun” that will convince a judge the Ocean Highway and Port Authority is beholden to make annual payments to the city instead of paying property taxes.
Bradley Bean and Mike Lednovich

Bradley Bean and Mike Lednovich

Commissioners: Apologies were for bad law

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Fernandina Beach's city manager asked city commissioners to be cautious when apologizing to residents for interactions with city staff, such as police officers, but two commissioners said they were apologizing because of city policy.
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez speaks Friday to the Federated Republican Women of Nassau at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club.

Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez speaks Friday to the Federated Republican Women of Nassau at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club.

STATE’S NO. 2 VISITS NASSAU

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez spoke at a Federated Republican Women of Nassau meeting Friday at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club. She was greeted with applause upon entering the room, and those attending provided words of encouragement as she discussed her family’s journey to the U.S.
A crowd came to City Hall when the Fernandina Beach City Commission held a workshop to address complaints about the city’s Building Department.

A crowd came to City Hall when the Fernandina Beach City Commission held a workshop to address complaints about the city’s Building Department.

City officials discuss building concerns

News Staff
Monday, April 12, 2021
Fernandina Beach commissioners conducted a workshop Tuesday about the city’s building department, but the leader of that department did not attend. The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce recently conducted a survey of its members about Fernandina Beach’s levels of service.
People stand outside Fernandina Beach City Hall in support of live music downtown. City commissioners passed first reading of a law they hope will allow music to be performed while avoiding disturbing downtown residents.

People stand outside Fernandina Beach City Hall in support of live music downtown. City commissioners passed first reading of a law they hope will allow music to be performed while avoiding disturbing downtown residents.

PERFECT HARMONY?

News Staff
Monday, April 12, 2021
The tunes will flow, but only up to 80 decibels when a new Fernandina Beach noise ordinance takes effect.  An ordinance placing measurable limits on sound levels passed 4-1 by the Fernandina Beach City Commission. Commissioner Len Kreger was opposed.
The cast of “The Importance of Being Earnest” brings the hilarious 1985 play to life at the Amelia Community Theatre.

The cast of “The Importance of Being Earnest” brings the hilarious 1985 play to life at the Amelia Community Theatre.

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ opens at Amelia Community Theatre

News Staff
Monday, April 12, 2021
Linda McClane | For the News-Leader Amelia Community Theatre presents “The Importance of Being Earnest,” an intensely trivial comedy for outrageously serious people, on the main stage at 207 Cedar St. in Fernandina Beach. This adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s most popular play will be at 8 p.m.