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Amber DeLaCruz released "Drunkest Night," her newest single.

Amber DeLaCruz released "Drunkest Night," her newest single.

Callahan native debuts new song

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Amber DeLaCruz announces her debut single “Drunkest Night.” The new bluesy country single is scheduled to release Friday on all digital platforms. “This song is definitely different from other songs I’ve released in the past.
Callahan’s Bill Quaile had a scare recently when a tree fell on his front-end loader, injuring his right arm.

Callahan’s Bill Quaile had a scare recently when a tree fell on his front-end loader, injuring his right arm.

Quaile escapes serious injury

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Bill Quaile urges residents to be aware of falling trees.   The Callahan resident was working on his property Sept. 11 when a dead pine tree fell on him as he operated a front-end loader.  The tree had been struck by lightning and was already in bad shape.
FDOT logo.

FDOT logo.

State Road 200/A1A median closure

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
FDOT crews will close the existing median crossover on State Road 200 and the left turn lanes at License Road/Eric Oliver Way Monday in order to construct the new left turn only configuration, according to a news release.
Social Security Administration logo.

Social Security Administration logo.

SSA says beneficiaries will get a 1.3% increase in 2021

News Staff
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021, the Social Security Administration has announced in a news release. The 1.
Kessler listens intently at her hearing via video conferencing on Monday, just before hurling expletives. ZOOM/NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

Kessler listens intently at her hearing via video conferencing on Monday, just before hurling expletives. ZOOM/NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT

Starving Kessler faces competency hearing

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Kimberly Kessler has starved herself from about 170 pounds at the time of her arrest for the murder of Joleen Cummings to her current weight of 74 pounds. She refuses to see attorneys appointed to represent her in the case, and is under observation 24 hours a day at the Nassau County Jail.
COURTESY OF REID HANSON

COURTESY OF REID HANSON

Historic house sold

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The historic Fairbanks bed-and-breakfast property in Fernandina Beach has been sold for $1.93 million, according to Theresa Hamilton of Fairbanks House Inc.
The state flag of Florida.

The state flag of Florida.

Useful links to COVID-19 information

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
From the office of Florida Speaker of the House Jose R. Oliva, here is a consolidated list of coronavirus testing information, links, and Florida Department of Health data on SARS-CoV-2 infection rates as well as COVID-19 data as of Friday, Oct. 2.
Caricatures of well-known local residents painted by Daisy Fensik adorn the walls of the Boat House, an homage to the restaurant’s Fernandina Beach roots. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Caricatures of well-known local residents painted by Daisy Fensik adorn the walls of the Boat House, an homage to the restaurant’s Fernandina Beach roots. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

‘The Boat House’ now supplying food, drinks

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
The corner of South Second and Ash streets was the longtime home of a boat repair and marine supply business. It’s still The Boat House, but after the building’s complete renovation and upgrade, it’s shrimp and grits being fixed up instead of outboard motors.