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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
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Tuesday, Sept. 1: As of Tuesday, there have been 20 deaths related to COVID-19 reported for Nassau County, and 115 residents have been hospitalized. A total of 1,728 cases have been assigned to Nassau County by FDOH, including residents and nonresidents.
Assistant Schools Superintendent Mark Durham gave a report to the Nassau County School Board on the positive cases of the novel coronavirus detected so far in the district after being given permission to do so by the Florida Department of Health. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Assistant Schools Superintendent Mark Durham gave a report to the Nassau County School Board on the positive cases of the novel coronavirus detected so far in the district after being given permission to do so by the Florida Department of Health. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

School begins, virus spreads

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The Nassau County School Board received some sobering news last week: The Nassau County School District had, as of Aug.
Anthony Dunkelberger is an entomologist with a mission to protect Amelia Island from the annoyance and disease associated with mosquitoes. He began his career with the Amelia Island Mosquito Control District in June. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Anthony Dunkelberger is an entomologist with a mission to protect Amelia Island from the annoyance and disease associated with mosquitoes. He began his career with the Amelia Island Mosquito Control District in June. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Mosquito control is ‘awesome’ job for new scientist

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Few people are lucky enough to land their dream job straight out of college, but Anthony Dunkelberger did.
Kim Holwell says using online technology and ensuring customers feel safe have helped her business weather the challenges of the coronarvirus pandemic. DILLON BASSE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Kim Holwell says using online technology and ensuring customers feel safe have helped her business weather the challenges of the coronarvirus pandemic. DILLON BASSE/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Twisted Sisters boutique stays flexible

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Dillon Basse / Special to the News-Leader There is this kind of feeling many island residents have that going over the Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge for anything almost feels like a hassle.
Joe and Jennifer Timmon, the proprietors of Southern Blend, with daughter Jerea and son Josiah. GARY MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Joe and Jennifer Timmon, the proprietors of Southern Blend, with daughter Jerea and son Josiah. GARY MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Southern Blend serves up sweet treats

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Southern Blend is a brand new dessert café that opened in Yulee on Aug. 15. Owners Joe and Jennifer Timmon report that customers are already raving about their glazed, chocolate, and caramel-pecan donuts. In addition to donuts, the couple serves up coffee, ice cream, and breakfast and lunch items.
Jacob Crews in action at state for the Hilliard Flashes. The 6-foot-7 guard is the all-county boys basketball team’s most valuable player for the third year in a row. Brian LaCross/special

Jacob Crews in action at state for the Hilliard Flashes. The 6-foot-7 guard is the all-county boys basketball team’s most valuable player for the third year in a row. Brian LaCross/special

Crews three-time all-county MVP

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
The Hilliard Flashes dominated the basketball court in 2019-20, led by their 6-foot-7 shooting guard, Jacob Crews, who is now a three-time All-Nassau County Basketball Team MVP. Crews scored 2,500 career points and owns Hilliard’s single-game record of 53 points.
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners discussed when the county might be able to relax the current mask requirements for businesses. GARY MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER/BOCC

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners discussed when the county might be able to relax the current mask requirements for businesses. GARY MORGAN/FOR THE NEWS-LEADER/BOCC

County extends emergency and mask orders

News Staff
Friday, August 28, 2020
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting Wednesday to extend the current state of emergency related to the coronavirus pandemic through Sept. 2, “due to on-going situations associated with COVID-19 in areas within the county.
Fernandina Beach Rehab and Nursing Center is located at 1625 Lime Street. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Fernandina Beach Rehab and Nursing Center is located at 1625 Lime Street. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Coronavirus cases rise at long-term care facility

News Staff
Friday, August 28, 2020
A nursing home in Fernandina Beach has had a significant number of novel coronavirus infections, but the corporation that owns it is not sharing any information about how the virus got in the facility or how it plans to deal with the outbreak.
Florida Public Utilities estimated usage for some of its customers in June, but high temperatures drove actual usage higher, resulting in a higher bill in July when the additional usage was billed. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

Florida Public Utilities estimated usage for some of its customers in June, but high temperatures drove actual usage higher, resulting in a higher bill in July when the additional usage was billed. METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION

FPU: June estimates resulted in higher electric bills in July

News Staff
Friday, August 28, 2020
According to the social media website Nextdoor, electric bills for some area residents rose 75% over a one-month period, but Florida Public Utilities said the increase was due to some bills being estimated, which led to a lower bill for June.