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Sturges wins City Commission runoff

News Staff
Friday, December 11, 2020
Voters have chosen the final member of the Fernandina Beach City Commission. On Tuesday, David Sturges narrowly defeated Genece Minshew in a runoff election for the City Commission Group 2 seat. Sturges collected 1,719 votes (50.56%), while Minshew recorded 1,681 votes (49.44%).
People who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia are especially susceptible to challenges if diagnosed with COVID-19. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

People who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia are especially susceptible to challenges if diagnosed with COVID-19. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Navigating Alzheimer’s and COVID-19 this holiday season

News Staff
Friday, December 11, 2020
YARISSA REYES / FOR THE NEWS-LEADER While holidays can be a joyous time for many families, they can be challenging for families affected by Alzheimer’s. The current COVID-19 crisis is adding even more complexities that can feel overwhelming for many families impacted by Alzheimer’s.
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Golf club GM says he resigns

News Staff
Friday, December 11, 2020
The future operator of the Fernandina Beach Golf Club remains unknown, but one thing became clear earlier this week: Steve Murphy won’t be running the city-owned golf facility.
The North Florida Land Trust wants to acquire three parcels of land in American Beach in an effort to preserve the Little NaNa Dune System. It needs more than $1.3 million to purchase the property. FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

The North Florida Land Trust wants to acquire three parcels of land in American Beach in an effort to preserve the Little NaNa Dune System. It needs more than $1.3 million to purchase the property. FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

A LAND REMEMBERED: North Florida Land Trust adds three parcels to American Beach preservation effort

News Staff
Friday, December 11, 2020
The North Florida Land Trust has added three parcels of land in American Beach to its preservation efforts, according to a news release. The three parcels of land make up a portion of the Little NaNa Dune system in American Beach. But in order to acquire the land – 1.
Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Mike Cole listens to a presentation Wednesday evening from Port Director Chris Ragucci. SCOTT J. BRYAN/NEWS-LEADER

Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commissioner Mike Cole listens to a presentation Wednesday evening from Port Director Chris Ragucci. SCOTT J. BRYAN/NEWS-LEADER

Port commissioners reject pay decrease

News Staff
Friday, December 11, 2020
Once again, Ocean Highway and Port Authority commissioners debated their salaries Wednesday night during a meeting at Nassau County’s James S. Page Governmental Complex.
Florida Department of Health – Nassau Director Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel said Nassau County’s positivity rate for COVID-19 was 10.13%. GARY D. MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Florida Department of Health – Nassau Director Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel said Nassau County’s positivity rate for COVID-19 was 10.13%. GARY D. MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

COVID vaccinations by end of December?

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
The Florida Department of Health – Nassau director said Monday that individuals in the county’s high-priority groups, including hospital workers and long-term care facility residents and staff, may be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus as early as the end of this month, depending on federal and...
A Harris Teeter Fuel Center opens today at the intersection of South Fletcher Avenue and First Coast Highway. The Fuel Center will include a convenience store and eight fuel pumps, and Harris Teeter grocery shoppers can receive discounts at the Fuel Center by redeeming Harris Teeter Fuel Points. JOHN SCHAFFNER/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

A Harris Teeter Fuel Center opens today at the intersection of South Fletcher Avenue and First Coast Highway. The Fuel Center will include a convenience store and eight fuel pumps, and Harris Teeter grocery shoppers can receive discounts at the Fuel Center by redeeming Harris Teeter Fuel Points. JOHN SCHAFFNER/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

New Harris Teeter gas station opens on south end of island

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Harris Teeter grocery shoppers and south island motorists are receiving an early holiday gift today with the opening of the new Harris Teeter Fuel Center at the intersection of South Fletcher Avenue and First Coast Highway (A1A).
State Sen. Aaron Bean said funding challenges are ahead as the state Legislature grapples with fewer dollars in this year’s budget. SCOTT J. BRYAN/NEWS-LEADER

State Sen. Aaron Bean said funding challenges are ahead as the state Legislature grapples with fewer dollars in this year’s budget. SCOTT J. BRYAN/NEWS-LEADER

State leaders hear requests for funding

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
The theme from Monday evening’s Nassau County Legislative Delegation meeting was simple and repetitive. One after another, local government agencies and nonprofits asked state Sen. Aaron Bean (R-Fernandina Beach) and state Rep. Cord Byrd (R-Neptune Beach) for state appropriations.
Anthony Koziol

Anthony Koziol

Former fed agent faces sex crime

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
A 71-year-old Fernandina Beach man and former federal immigration agent has been charged with sexual battery of a person over the age of 12, according to a Fernandina Beach Police Department report. Anthony Koziol, 71, 96061 Stoney Drive in Fernandina Beach, was arrested Nov.
Jan Johannes, right, who died Thursday at 80, was a Nassau County historian known for his involvement with the West Nassau Historical Society and preservation of the Callahan Depot as well as his books about Nassau County’s history. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Jan Johannes, right, who died Thursday at 80, was a Nassau County historian known for his involvement with the West Nassau Historical Society and preservation of the Callahan Depot as well as his books about Nassau County’s history. SUBMITTED PHOTO

‘A TRUE HISTORIAN’ : Jan Johannes remembered as a chronicler of Nassau County’s past

News Staff
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
KATHIE SCIULLO / NASSAU COUNTY RECORD Historian Jan Johannes meticulously documented Nassau County’s past for future generations. He died Thursday after a lengthy illness. He was 80 years old.