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The logo of the Florida Department of Health Nassau County.

The logo of the Florida Department of Health Nassau County.

The COVID-19 free testing schedule for Nassau County

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Free drive-through/walk-up diagnostic testing COVID-19 is available for everyone in Nassau County. See the schedule posted below. Please take some form of identification. Testing is available on a first come, first-served basis.
CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH

CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH

Bid awarded for new Simmons Road park project

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
The controversial Simmons Road park in Fernandina Beach moved another step toward completion on June 16 when the City Commission accepted a $320,872 bid from Cole Builders to build the park.
The north basin of the Fernandina Harbor Marina after Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER

The north basin of the Fernandina Harbor Marina after Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. ROBERT FIEGE/NEWS-LEADER

Oasis pitches its marina management proposal

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Earlier this year, the city of Fernandina Beach received five proposals from companies that want to lease or manage the Fernandina Harbor Marina. Oasis, the firm whose offer was rated best by another private firm, gave a presentation about its proposal to the city’s Marina Advisory Board last week.
Osprey Village staff member Caitlyn Lee screens people coming into the community as part of measures that have helped the community maintain zero positive coronavirus tests of staff and residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Osprey Village staff member Caitlyn Lee screens people coming into the community as part of measures that have helped the community maintain zero positive coronavirus tests of staff and residents. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Osprey Village stays vigilant against virus

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2020
Osprey Village, an independent living facility on Amelia Island, can boast of an increasingly rare accomplishment: As of Wednesday, June 24, none of its staff or residents had tested positive for the coronavirus.
What is that mound? University of Florida scientists who studied Amelia Island in the 1950s referred to mounds being mapped and excavated through the 1800s and early 20th century. The UF team mapped about 50 major sites on the island where Native American artifacts and burials were found. STEVE GIBBS/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-LEADER

What is that mound? University of Florida scientists who studied Amelia Island in the 1950s referred to mounds being mapped and excavated through the 1800s and early 20th century. The UF team mapped about 50 major sites on the island where Native American artifacts and burials were found. STEVE GIBBS/SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-LEADER

Local mounds spark curiosity and research

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2020
  STEVE GIBBS / Special to the News-Leader Curiosity may have killed the cat but it can also lead to adventure. For the 50 years that I lived in Key Largo, I explored the Everglades, Big Cypress Swamp, thousands of mangrove trails and Fakahatchee Strand.
Ricky Robbins is running for Fernandina Beach City Commission. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Ricky Robbins is running for Fernandina Beach City Commission. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Robbins wants more fiscal responsibility

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2020
Business is the lifeblood of the city of Fernandina Beach, says City Commission candidate Ricky Robbins, and it needs to have a seat at the table of city government.
Arlene Filkoff announced last week that she is retiring from her position as executive director of Fernandina Beach Main Street by the end of the year. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Arlene Filkoff announced last week that she is retiring from her position as executive director of Fernandina Beach Main Street by the end of the year. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Filkoff chooses to go out on her own terms – again

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2020
There’s a centuries-old adage that says, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” and Fernandina Beach Main Street Executive Director Arlene Filkoff is taking it to heart.
Four members of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners wear masks Wednesday for their special meeting. Commissioner Aaron Bell attended via videoconferencing. NASSAU COUNTY

Four members of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners wear masks Wednesday for their special meeting. Commissioner Aaron Bell attended via videoconferencing. NASSAU COUNTY

Leeper warns Nassau businesses to protect their customers

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2020
The special meeting held Wednesday by the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners looked startlingly different that the one held last week.
Participants hit the water in St. Marys Saturday morning for the Paddle for Veterans. SPECIAL PHOTO

Participants hit the water in St. Marys Saturday morning for the Paddle for Veterans. SPECIAL PHOTO

Second annual Paddle for Veterans

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2020
The second annual Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans was held Saturday from St. Marys to Ferandina Beach. The nine-mile event was held to raise awareness of veteran suicide. Proceeds benefitted K9s for Warriors. Amelia River Cruises transported the first 50 registered participants.