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Nassau County Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns said teachers who have been laid off due to funding cuts based on a loss of enrollment in the district might be eligible for some unfilled positions in the district. “We are providing all that information for them,” Burns said. “These are difficult days with a lot of challenges ahead of us. This is not anything different than a lot of districts around us are facing.” JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Nassau County Schools Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns said teachers who have been laid off due to funding cuts based on a loss of enrollment in the district might be eligible for some unfilled positions in the district. “We are providing all that information for them,” Burns said. “These are difficult days with a lot of challenges ahead of us. This is not anything different than a lot of districts around us are facing.” JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

School district lays off teachers, paraprofessionals

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
The Nassau County School District laid off 27 teachers and 10 paraprofessionals as a result of decreased enrollment in the district leading to a loss of funding from the Florida Department of Education.
A graphic provided by the Florida Department of Health depicting the novel coronavirus.

A graphic provided by the Florida Department of Health depicting the novel coronavirus.

The COVID-19 numbers for Nassau County

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Friday, Sept. 18: There have been 12 more deaths in the past 10 days in Nassau County that are officially related to COVID-19, according to Florida Department of Health information posted on Facebook by Nassau County Emergency Management. The death count now stands at 37.
The latest look envisioned for the foot of Centre Street. Courtesy Marquis Latimer + Halbeck

The latest look envisioned for the foot of Centre Street. Courtesy Marquis Latimer + Halbeck

More plans made for city waterfront

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Plans to develop the Amelia River waterfront in Fernandina Beach have come and gone for years.
A mugshot of suspect Hicks over crime scene tape. NCSO

A mugshot of suspect Hicks over crime scene tape. NCSO

Man arrested for burglarizing Yulee business

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
A Jacksonville man was caught inside a Yulee business early Friday morning and now faces multiple charges, including burglary. According to an email from Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, “...
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved Taco Pope, left, as the new county manager. Mike Mullin, right, will remain the county attorney. FILE PHOTOS

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved Taco Pope, left, as the new county manager. Mike Mullin, right, will remain the county attorney. FILE PHOTOS

Pope replaces Mullin as Nassau County manager

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Wednesday was the day for officially changing the guard in the Nassau County Manager’s Office as the Board of County Commissioners officially approved a contract hiring Assistant County Manager Taco Pope to replace Michael Mullin, who had been serving the dual roles of county attorney and county...
Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger says the city is not following its own policies regarding purchases. Kreger says the city may not be getting the best price for products and services because it doesn't seek bids from vendors. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger says the city is not following its own policies regarding purchases. Kreger says the city may not be getting the best price for products and services because it doesn't seek bids from vendors. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Once again, Kreger questions city purchasing

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger has again questioned whether the city follows its own purchasing policies. The issue this time is the process it followed to buy some water meters.
Professional putters competed Thursday at Putt-Putt at Main Beach. The 61st annual Professional Putters Association national championship concludes today. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER

Professional putters competed Thursday at Putt-Putt at Main Beach. The 61st annual Professional Putters Association national championship concludes today. BETH JONES/NEWS-LEADER

Putters’ championship

News Staff
Monday, September 21, 2020
The 61st annual Professional Putters Association national championship runs through today at Putt-Putt at Main Beach, which also hosted the event in 2015. Joe Lea and then-APA member Roby Fuller were champions that year. Play started on Monday.
Customers of The Patio Place, located at South Fifth and Ash Streets, enjoy sitting outside to eat. When someone walks through the door, they grab their own silverware and their own menu. DILLON BASSE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Customers of The Patio Place, located at South Fifth and Ash Streets, enjoy sitting outside to eat. When someone walks through the door, they grab their own silverware and their own menu. DILLON BASSE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

The Patio Place keeps a positive attitude

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
DILLON BASSE / For the News-Leader At 50, Amy Petroy had her midlife crisis. For 27 years prior, her job in computers allowed her to travel the world, marry the love of her life, and live a comfortable lifestyle doing so.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

County beach ordinance delayed, millage is set

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
With an ambitious agenda packed with a number of complicated topics, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners decided Monday night to continue its action on a long-awaited ordinance that would change restrictions on vehicle access to the county’s beaches as well as camping and other uses.