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Brad Wright, who said his daughter plays volleyball at Fernandina Beach High School, asked that parents be allowed to attend sporting events when Nassau County schools reopen in August so they can make video recordings of their children playing to share with college coaches and recruiters. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Brad Wright, who said his daughter plays volleyball at Fernandina Beach High School, asked that parents be allowed to attend sporting events when Nassau County schools reopen in August so they can make video recordings of their children playing to share with college coaches and recruiters. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

School reopening plan OK’d

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
The Nassau County School Board has unanimously approved a plan for schools to reopen Aug. 24, as the majority of parents of county students have told the School Board they will send their children back to brick-and-mortar classrooms for the upcoming school year.
Janet Adkins

Janet Adkins

Adkins seeks elections post

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Janet Adkins believes her education and experience in both the public and private sectors makes her the best choice for Nassau County’s next supervisor of elections.
The Nassau County School Board reviewed the district Return-to-School Plan Thursday night. The document is copied and pasted below.

The Nassau County School Board reviewed the district Return-to-School Plan Thursday night. The document is copied and pasted below.

Reopening Nassau County Schools

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
The Nassau County School Board reviewed the district Return-to-School Plan Thursday night. The document is copied and pasted below. It is also accessible by going to https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/nassau/Board.
The Harbor View townhomes that were built on South Third Street are expected to increase tax revenues in the downtown CRA to approximately $130,000 next year. ARTISAN HOMES

The Harbor View townhomes that were built on South Third Street are expected to increase tax revenues in the downtown CRA to approximately $130,000 next year. ARTISAN HOMES

Community Redevelopment Agency adds money to city’s coffers

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
The amount of money in the Fernandina Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s account is set to double next year, thanks to tax revenue from the development of high-end townhomes in a specific 39.5 acre downtown area called the Community Redevelopment Area.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

City suspends water disconnection fees

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
While disconnect notices for nonpayment of Fernandina Beach water service resumed July 1, the city of Fernandina Beach extended its suspension of the disconnection fees related to the service until the middle of August due to the ongoing economic impact of the coronavirus.
File photo of the Fernandina Harbor Marina. Genece Minshew's photo with quote.

File photo of the Fernandina Harbor Marina. Genece Minshew's photo with quote.

Process was not followed on city’s marina RFP

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
Citing a lack of adherence to the city’s required purchasing procedures, Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger raised objections Tuesday to the selection of Oasis Marinas to manage the Fernandina Harbor Marina. “I read your proposal. It looks like you do some great work.
Fernandina Beach Police Chief James Hurley. STEVE LEIMBERG

Fernandina Beach Police Chief James Hurley. STEVE LEIMBERG

Police chief sets his retirement date

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
Steve Gibbs / For the News-Leader Fernandina Beach Police Chief James “Jim” Hurley knew he wanted to be a cop when he was in second grade. “I was born and raised in tiny Rehoboth Beach, Delaware,” Hurley told the News-Leader recently. “I knew I wanted to be a cop since I was a child.
Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger voiced frustration about violations of the city's mask ordinance he saw when the commission held a workshop at the city-owned golf club, adding it was the city staff's responsibility to ask people to wear masks, not his as a city official. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger voiced frustration about violations of the city's mask ordinance he saw when the commission held a workshop at the city-owned golf club, adding it was the city staff's responsibility to ask people to wear masks, not his as a city official. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

City cancels some events to officially downsize crowds

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic was again a major point of discussion at the Fernandina Beach City Commission’s meeting on July 20 and resulted in commissioners canceling several upcoming events and extending the city’s emergency declaration.
Callahan Country RV Resort and Water Park would include up to 450 RV camp sites, as shown in the pull-through lot examples above, which are featured in the planned unit development description.

Callahan Country RV Resort and Water Park would include up to 450 RV camp sites, as shown in the pull-through lot examples above, which are featured in the planned unit development description.

Commission OKs Callahan RV park

News Staff
Monday, July 27, 2020
An RV campground with an expansive water park will be built in Callahan. The county commission met Thursday and Monday, providing unanimous approvals within the two meetings.