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Dr. Lauren Jones, food services director for Nassau County School District, said that teachers, paraprofessionals and administration volunteered to help food service staff deliver meals to students at five drive-thru sites after schools closed in March. The program is feeding students under the summer food service program. NASSAU COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dr. Lauren Jones, food services director for Nassau County School District, said that teachers, paraprofessionals and administration volunteered to help food service staff deliver meals to students at five drive-thru sites after schools closed in March. The program is feeding students under the summer food service program. NASSAU COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Burns analyzing plan for schools to start up in August

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns told the Nassau County School Board on Thursday that she’s analyzing a Florida Department of Education plan to have students return to school campuses in August for the 2020-21 term.
The sign at the entrance to the Wildlight development in Yulee. FILE PHOTO

The sign at the entrance to the Wildlight development in Yulee. FILE PHOTO

Raydient wins a round in lawsuit against county

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Raydient Places + Properties LLC and the related companies developing the Wildlight community, and the East Nassau Stewardship District, which governs the 24,000-acre area, received some support from Fourth Judicial Circuit Judge James H.
In a gesture of solidarity, protesters took a knee, observed silence or laid on the ground in the same position as George Floyd for eight minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck while other officers and bystanders watched. MIKE LEARY/SPECIAL FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

In a gesture of solidarity, protesters took a knee, observed silence or laid on the ground in the same position as George Floyd for eight minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck while other officers and bystanders watched. MIKE LEARY/SPECIAL FOR THE NEWS-LEADER

Peaceful rally and march attract hundreds

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
“I have come to chew bubble gum and kick you-know-what, and I’m all out of bubble gum,” Rev. Anthony Daniel told a crowd of hundreds of demonstrators Saturday as part of rallies and marches held nationwide in the wake of the recent deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn.
Gregor MacGregor. WIKICOMMONS

Gregor MacGregor. WIKICOMMONS

Gen. Gregor MacGregor’s greatest scheme

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Joshua Whitfield, Amelia Island Museum of History General “Sir” Gregor MacGregor, “Liberator of the Floridas” and “Cazique of Poyais,” was the kind of person who felt like he was destined for greatness.
Charter Review Committee Chairwoman Arlene Filkoff. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Charter Review Committee Chairwoman Arlene Filkoff. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

City Charter review is done

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
The Fernandina Beach Charter Review Committee could not come to an agreement Monday night regarding an initiative that would have enabled voters to add items to City Commission agendas and repeal certain ordinances. The CRC’s 3-3 vote killed the initiative for lack of a majority.
Nassau County School District Business Services Executive Director Chris Lacambra said during a workshop last week that the district’s financial picture might not be “as rosy” as rising property values and enrollment could imply. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Nassau County School District Business Services Executive Director Chris Lacambra said during a workshop last week that the district’s financial picture might not be “as rosy” as rising property values and enrollment could imply. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

School board won’t ask for more taxes

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
The Nassau County School Board indicated during a June 4 workshop, that it will not move forward with a referendum asking property owners to pay more taxes in order to fund teacher salaries and security measures in the district’s schools. “I brought this ballot initiative to the board.
Florida Department of Health – Nassau County workers tested residents at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in May. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Florida Department of Health – Nassau County workers tested residents at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in May. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Free COVID-19 tests offered

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
The director of the county’s department of health told the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Wednesday that the number of officially counted positive cases of COVID-19 virus in the county had risen to 76 residents and seven non-residents as of Tuesday morning.
Protestors during a march earlier this month in Fernandina Beach. KATHRYN BYNUM/SPECIAL

Protestors during a march earlier this month in Fernandina Beach. KATHRYN BYNUM/SPECIAL

Rally, march to be held on Saturday

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Just as protests and rallies against police brutality and racism are taking place around the country and the world, people are continuing to gather in Fernandina Beach. Organizers expect 500 people to show up for a peaceful rally and march planned for Saturday.
Sunday is Flag Day. On Flag Day, the Blank Check Society, VFW Post 10095 and American Legion Post 401 members will gather at the Callahan Speedway at 7:30 p.m. to proudly retire numerous U.S. flags. The community is encouraged to attend this ceremony, and to bring any U.S. flag that is no longer serviceable for retirement.

Sunday is Flag Day. On Flag Day, the Blank Check Society, VFW Post 10095 and American Legion Post 401 members will gather at the Callahan Speedway at 7:30 p.m. to proudly retire numerous U.S. flags. The community is encouraged to attend this ceremony, and to bring any U.S. flag that is no longer serviceable for retirement.

Veterans retire flags Sunday

News Staff
Friday, June 12, 2020
Mike Mekara BCS National President/Chaplain   “Old Glory” – This famous name was coined by Captain William Driver, a shipmaster of Salem, Mass., in 1831.
Library branches now offer curbside pickup.

Library branches now offer curbside pickup.

Library offers curbside pickup

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Nassau County Public Library branches remain closed, but curbside pickup at all branches began Monday.  Those services are available by appointment only at the Callahan, Hilliard and Fernandina branches Monday through Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and again from 4 to 5:30 p.m.