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FRWN forum moderator Jacque Osborne asked Leeper, “Where does your head hit the pillow every night?” “That’s not a requirement,” Leeper replied. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

FRWN forum moderator Jacque Osborne asked Leeper, “Where does your head hit the pillow every night?” “That’s not a requirement,” Leeper replied. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Leeper’s residency questioned at FRWN forum

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
Past accomplishments as well as visions for the future were shared, as expected, at a forum held last Friday for the candidates running for seats on the Nassau County Board of Nassau County Commissioners, but the event ended on a boisterous note when an accusation of lack of residency was hurled,...
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No deal! City, OHPA appear headed to court

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
A seven-hour mediation session between the city of Fernandina Beach and the Ocean Highway and Port Authority failed to produce results Wednesday, so the two sides appear to be headed to court over OHPA’s refusal to continue paying the city a $50,000 annual Payment In Lieu Of Taxes.
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COVID-19 cases are increasing

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel, the head of the county’s health department, told the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Wednesday that there has been a significant increase in the cases of COVID-19 in the county, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus.
Curtis Gaus hugs the parents of the late Joey Michael Rhoden, Jr. as he presents them with an honorary diploma during graduation June 23. It was Gaus’ eighth and final graduation as principal of West Nassau High School.

Curtis Gaus hugs the parents of the late Joey Michael Rhoden, Jr. as he presents them with an honorary diploma during graduation June 23. It was Gaus’ eighth and final graduation as principal of West Nassau High School.

Warrior chief resigns to lead Eagle convocation

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
The Warrior chief now soars with the Eagles in Bronson. Former Principal Curtis Gaus ended his 19-year career with the Nassau County School District and began his new role as principal of Bronson Middle High School July 1. Asst.
Mike Alessi suffered injuries after he was struck by a pickup truck on U.S. 1 South near Ship Inn July 10. His bicycle broke in half on impact. The driver did not stop.

Mike Alessi suffered injuries after he was struck by a pickup truck on U.S. 1 South near Ship Inn July 10. His bicycle broke in half on impact. The driver did not stop.

Driver sought after hit-and-run

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
Motocross and supercross racer Mike Alessi feels lucky to be alive after he was hit on U.S. 1 South while riding his bicycle in Callahan July 10.  The athlete was cycling in preparation for Sunday’s Pasha 125 Open in Glen Helen near San Bernandino, Calif.
William Boyle, Julie, Breck and William Benton with a nice catch of red snapper, left. Capt. Bryce Schmidt cleans a nice catch of red snapper, right. TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL

William Boyle, Julie, Breck and William Benton with a nice catch of red snapper, left. Capt. Bryce Schmidt cleans a nice catch of red snapper, right. TERRY LACOSS/SPECIAL

Fernandina Beach snapper grounds

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
Southeast Atlantic fishermen were able to harvest red snapper over the weekend, with one more day available — Friday.
The VB-10,000, currently docked at the Port of Fernandina, is the largest twin-hull heavy lift vessel ever built in the United States, according to Versabar, which owns the huge crane. Photo courtesy Kory Klix of aerialdroneservices1.com

The VB-10,000, currently docked at the Port of Fernandina, is the largest twin-hull heavy lift vessel ever built in the United States, according to Versabar, which owns the huge crane. Photo courtesy Kory Klix of aerialdroneservices1.com

The latest attraction ...

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
You can see it for miles, peeking above the treetops. It’s the newest attraction in town, but no, it’s not a Ferris wheel – it’s the VB-10,000 – and it’s docked at the Port of Fernandina.
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School board hears draft plan to reopen

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
The Nassau County School Board is finalizing its plan to have students taught five days a week this school year after the Florida Department of Education announced July 6 that schools will be back in session beginning in August, despite a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Stamps

Anthony Stamps

Stamps wants to find waste

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
Anthony Stamps believes Nassau County government needs more transparency and residents need a voice representing them, so he’s running for the District 5 seat on the Board of County Commissioners. “I want to bring some transparency to our district,” Stamps said.
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Leeper: Facemasks ‘not a political issue’

News Staff
Monday, July 20, 2020
Public meetings have changed a lot because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners wants residents to know you do not have to appear in person in order to be heard.