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U.S. Marine Sgt. Bradley Thomas, and his wife, Kori Thomas, and son, Landon Thomas, celebrate the mortgage-free home they received from Lennar.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Bradley Thomas, and his wife, Kori Thomas, and son, Landon Thomas, celebrate the mortgage-free home they received from Lennar.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran and family receive keys to new mortgage-free home

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
For the News-Leader U.S. Marine Sgt. Bradley Thomas and his family received the keys to their new mortgage-free, fully furnished Lennar home Jan. 12. A small, socially distanced dedication ceremony was held in the Amelia Walk community.
The staff at Baptist Neurology Group at Baptist Medical Center Nassau celebrates the opening of the new neurological care center during a recent ribbon cutting. From left are Baptist Neurology Group director Jason Kimball, medical assistant Jodi Tauscher-Robinson, referral coordinator Caitlin Kremler-Kuhl, medical assistant Cassidy Clay, Dr. Michael Gebel, Dr. Timothy Lucey, officer manager Kris Lucey, office specialist Jill VanBeek and office specialist Yvonne Foster.

The staff at Baptist Neurology Group at Baptist Medical Center Nassau celebrates the opening of the new neurological care center during a recent ribbon cutting. From left are Baptist Neurology Group director Jason Kimball, medical assistant Jodi Tauscher-Robinson, referral coordinator Caitlin Kremler-Kuhl, medical assistant Cassidy Clay, Dr. Michael Gebel, Dr. Timothy Lucey, officer manager Kris Lucey, office specialist Jill VanBeek and office specialist Yvonne Foster.

Baptist Neurology Group now in Nassau County

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
For the News-Leader Nassau County residents now have access to the most advanced neurological care without leaving the county with the opening of Baptist Neurology Group at Baptist Medical Center Nassau.  Drs.
The city of Fernandina Beach, with North Florida Land Trust’s help, recently purchased 5.25 acres of land near Egans Creek for preservation.

The city of Fernandina Beach, with North Florida Land Trust’s help, recently purchased 5.25 acres of land near Egans Creek for preservation.

North Florida Land Trust helps city close on property

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
For the News-Leader   The city of Fernandina Beach bought 5.25 acres of land near the Egans Creek Greenway, preventing homes from being developed on the property. The North Florida Land Trust facilitated the sale, in which the city paid $675,000 for the land from Pheasant Run LLC.
Former Nassau County Commissioner Justin Taylor is recovering from COVID-19.

Former Nassau County Commissioner Justin Taylor is recovering from COVID-19.

Former county commissioner contracts COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Gary D. Morgan | For the News-Leader News travels fast on Facebook.  Within one hour of posting his news about having COVID-19, former Nassau County Commissioner Justin Taylor had 67 responses wishing him good health.
A potential PUD could bring 72 new homes to Hilliard. The town council viewed a presentation about the proposed project.

A potential PUD could bring 72 new homes to Hilliard. The town council viewed a presentation about the proposed project.

72-unit Hilliard PUD possible

News Staff
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
A proposed 72-home planned unit development could be built in Hilliard.  Hilliard Land Use Administrator Janis Fleet outlined the proposal at the town council meeting Jan. 7.  The Hilliard Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval of Whisper Ridge with nine conditions.
State Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) is a member of the Senate Health Policy Committee, which recently held a hearing about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

State Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) is a member of the Senate Health Policy Committee, which recently held a hearing about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Bean chides state’s top medical official

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
Christine Sexton | News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE – A leading Senate Republican from Nassau County on Wednesday chided Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees about the state’s COVID-19 vaccine-distribution efforts, saying Gov.
Right whales have arrived off of Amelia Island. More than 30 right whales have been spotted this fall and winter.

Right whales have arrived off of Amelia Island. More than 30 right whales have been spotted this fall and winter.

Rare right whale visitors

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
Candis Whitney | Special to the News-Leader Just a few weeks ago, Amelia Islanders were treated to a rare visit from right whale mother Chiminea and her newborn calf.
Split Open and Melt bagel shop owner Dave Ferch and manager Erin Gay began serving bagels at the new shop on South Eighth St on Jan. 6.

Split Open and Melt bagel shop owner Dave Ferch and manager Erin Gay began serving bagels at the new shop on South Eighth St on Jan. 6.

Split Open and Melt combines tunes with tasty treats

News Staff
Friday, January 15, 2021
How would you like to start your day Outshined? How about Smoke on the Water for breakfast or lunch with a Witchy Woman or a Sharp Dressed Man?  Yes, these are songs, but they are also bagels served up by the new Split Open and Melt at 1734 S. Eighth St.