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Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Mike Cole was appointed as the board’s representative to the Florida Ports Council.

Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Mike Cole was appointed as the board’s representative to the Florida Ports Council.

OHPA commissioner questions director’s involvement in search for replacement

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
Once again, Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Miriam Hill was the lone vote opposed to a process she believes could pose a conflict: the current port director drafting a proposal to hire a new port director. Worldwide Terminals Fernandina is the company operating the Port of Fernandina.
Steve Murphy will serve as general manager of Fernandina Beach Golf Club after the city took over management of the facility.

Steve Murphy will serve as general manager of Fernandina Beach Golf Club after the city took over management of the facility.

Former general manager to run Fernandina Beach Golf Club

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
The city of Fernandina Beach will take over interim management of the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, with the former general manager and staff at the helm, City Manager Dale Martin told the city’s golf course advisory Board on Wednesday.
OHPA commissioner opposed to interim attorney involvement in hiring process

OHPA commissioner opposed to interim attorney involvement in hiring process

OHPA commissioner stands by hiring comment

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Miriam Hill said OHPA’s interim attorney’s involvement in the hiring process for a permanent, full-time attorney is a conflict of interest, and port director and operator Chris Ragucci accused Hill of making “gender-based” comments.
The New York Philharmonic String Quartet will perform with pianist Drew Petersen on Sunday at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The show is available online at AICMF.com.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet will perform with pianist Drew Petersen on Sunday at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The show is available online at AICMF.com.

New York Philharmonic string quartet presents free concert

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival is presenting the second free concert of its 20th season. The New York Philharmonic String Quartet with pianist Drew Petersen will perform 2 p.m. Sunday. The concert will be performed at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and broadcast online at www.AICMF.com.
Food is available to those in need regardless of residency at The Cup.

Food is available to those in need regardless of residency at The Cup.

‘The Cup’ fills anyone’s needs

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
First Baptist Church of Gray Gables opens its service to an expanded area. The church has provided “The Cup,” a community food pantry for Nassau County residents for more than 20 years.
Junior Be The Change Northeast Florida volunteers prepare Valentine’s Day care packages to distribute to the homeless. The non-profit always accepts volunteers to assist with its efforts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Be-the-Change-NE-Florida-Inc-280042779206525 to learn more.

Junior Be The Change Northeast Florida volunteers prepare Valentine’s Day care packages to distribute to the homeless. The non-profit always accepts volunteers to assist with its efforts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Be-the-Change-NE-Florida-Inc-280042779206525 to learn more.

Kids volunteer

News Staff
Friday, February 12, 2021
Junior Be The Change Northeast Florida volunteers prepare Valentine’s Day care packages to distribute to the homeless. The non-profit always accepts volunteers to assist with its efforts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Be-the-Change-NE-Florida-Inc-280042779206525 to learn more.
Nassau Humane Society volunteers picked up 16 stray dogs in Palm Beach on Friday. The dogs came from Puerto Rico, which has hundreds of thousands of stray animals.

Nassau Humane Society volunteers picked up 16 stray dogs in Palm Beach on Friday. The dogs came from Puerto Rico, which has hundreds of thousands of stray animals.

Puerto Rican stray dogs available for adoption

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, 16 more rescue dogs from Puerto Rico arrived Friday night at the Nassau Humane Society in Fernandina Beach.  They are available for meet-and-greet and the pre-adoption process. Puerto Rico is home to hundreds of thousands of stray animals. U.S.
New Barnabas board members are, clockwise from top left, Bishop Dwayne Campbell, Bishop Thomas Coleman, Liza Cotter, Pastor Dan Search, Ed Hubel and May Lyn Gulmatico.

New Barnabas board members are, clockwise from top left, Bishop Dwayne Campbell, Bishop Thomas Coleman, Liza Cotter, Pastor Dan Search, Ed Hubel and May Lyn Gulmatico.

Barnabas annual meeting highlights success

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Barnabas held its annual membership meeting Jan. 28, and speakers highlighted expansion updates and the nonprofit agency’s crisis relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery 2020 A Look Back steering committee includes, from left, Karen Bowden, Sarah Edwards, Dickie Anderson and Barbara Hopkins.

The Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery 2020 A Look Back steering committee includes, from left, Karen Bowden, Sarah Edwards, Dickie Anderson and Barbara Hopkins.

Rayonier Advance Materials joins list of sponsors for community photo project

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Rayonier Advanced Materials has joined the list of community sponsors supporting the Plantation Artists’ Guild and Gallery’s 2020 A Look Back photo exhibit. All photos must have been taken in Nassau County during 2020.
U.S. Rep. John Rutherford

U.S. Rep. John Rutherford

Rutherford, others reintroduce school safety legislation

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. John Rutherford (R-Fla.), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.), Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), and Stephanie Murphy (D-Fla.) reintroduced the Luke and Alex School Safety Act, the House companion to a Senate bill introduced by Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.