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Florida Power & Light is Florida’s largest solar producer with 33 solar energy centers in operation as of January, including this one in Nassau County. Universal solar energy centers have brought FPL’s current solar capacity to 2,344.5 megawatts. As of January, nine additional solar energy centers are under construction. These sites will add about 2.7 million additional solar panels to the state. Each of these solar energy centers is 74.5 megawatts.

Florida Power & Light is Florida’s largest solar producer with 33 solar energy centers in operation as of January, including this one in Nassau County. Universal solar energy centers have brought FPL’s current solar capacity to 2,344.5 megawatts. As of January, nine additional solar energy centers are under construction. These sites will add about 2.7 million additional solar panels to the state. Each of these solar energy centers is 74.5 megawatts.

Florida Power builds its first solar energy center in Nassau

News Staff
Monday, January 11, 2021
As part of its 30 for 30 program, which commits to install 30 million solar panels in Florida by 2023, Florida Power & Light has built its first solar energy center in Nassau County at the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park in Yulee.
Nassau County Emergency Management Director Greg Foster speaks to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday morning.

Nassau County Emergency Management Director Greg Foster speaks to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday morning.

BOCC discusses vaccine planning

News Staff
Friday, January 8, 2021
Gary Morgan | For the News-Leader The Nassau County Emergency Management director defended his department’s work in organizing the distribution of the much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine, during a special meeting Thursday of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners.
Fernandina Beach Main Street Director Lisa Finkelstein

Fernandina Beach Main Street Director Lisa Finkelstein

Pa. native brings combination of experiences to Main Street position

News Staff
Friday, January 8, 2021
Lisa Finkelstein stepped into the position of Fernandina Beach Main Street executive director in November and is employing her experiences in business, fundraising and economic development to help the Fernandina Beach business community thrive.
Tony Cianci, vice president for Indigo Golf Partners, told the Fernandina Beach City Commission the company does as much at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club as the budget allows. The company submitted a report to the commission that shows the city pays significantly less on the course than other cities do to maintain municipal courses.

Tony Cianci, vice president for Indigo Golf Partners, told the Fernandina Beach City Commission the company does as much at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club as the budget allows. The company submitted a report to the commission that shows the city pays significantly less on the course than other cities do to maintain municipal courses.

Golf course needs money to improve

News Staff
Friday, January 8, 2021
The conclusion of a discussion in the Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting Tuesday was that the quality of the city-owned golf course is dependent on one simple question: How much money is the city willing to invest?
The COVID-19 vaccine is currently only available to health care workers who are in direct contact with patients and residents 65 years old or older.

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently only available to health care workers who are in direct contact with patients and residents 65 years old or older.

Limited COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Nassau

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
As the much-anticipated rollout of a coronavirus vaccine begins, Nassau County Emergency Services wants to ensure the county has a system in place that will ensure a smooth process, enabling people to receive a vaccination without the long waits other Florida counties are experiencing.
The new company charged with managing the Fernandina Harbor Marina has reversed course on increased prices for slips.

The new company charged with managing the Fernandina Harbor Marina has reversed course on increased prices for slips.

Oasis changes course on slip rate increases

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Slipholders at the Fernandina Harbor Marina received a temporary reprieve from an increase in slip rental rates.  Oasis Marinas said it “missed the boat” when it raised some rates soon after the company took over management of the city-owned marina Dec.
Troon, a national golf course management company, has purchased Indigo Golf Partners, the company that manages the city-owned Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Officials from both companies say operations at the Fernandina Beach course will be unaffected by Indigo Golf’s sale.

Troon, a national golf course management company, has purchased Indigo Golf Partners, the company that manages the city-owned Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Officials from both companies say operations at the Fernandina Beach course will be unaffected by Indigo Golf’s sale.

Troon purchases city golf club’s management company

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Company officials say the buyout of Indigo Golf Partners by golf course management company Troon will not affect current negotiations between Indigo and the city of Fernandina Beach regarding the city’s golf course. Troon and Indigo announced the purchase Jan. 4. Golf Inc.
Nassau County Director of Emergency Management Greg Foster speaks with the Nassau County commissioners during a meeting Monday.

Nassau County Director of Emergency Management Greg Foster speaks with the Nassau County commissioners during a meeting Monday.

FDOH – Nassau director gives BOCC alarming COVID-19 data

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Gary Morgan | For the News-Leader During the week following Christmas, Nassau County added 536 new COVID-19 cases to its numbers, with positive test results jumping 4%, Florida Department of Health – Nassau Director Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel told the Nassau Board of County Commissioners at its Jan.
The Warrior Red 10U team dons blue jerseys in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Two of the teammates have diabetes and the team joined together to raise awareness.

The Warrior Red 10U team dons blue jerseys in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Two of the teammates have diabetes and the team joined together to raise awareness.

Team shows support for JDRF

News Staff
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Little sluggers supported two teammates and other children with diabetes while earning a championship. Callahan Little League Minor baseball team Warrior Red donned blue shirts advocating for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The 10U team is comprised of boys ages 8 to 10.
Miriam Hill

Miriam Hill

Hill again challenges OHPA commission

News Staff
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Miriam Hill is the newest Ocean Highway and Port Authority commissioner, and once again was on the losing end of a vote on the commission when she asked for the financial statements of port operator Worldwide Terminals Fernandina.