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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, June 10, 2020
Tuesday, June 9: The official count of positive COVID-19 tests in Nassau County rose to 83 as of 11 a.m. According to post on Facebook via the county's Emergency Management department: "FDOH-Nassau has added a case that was previously counted in another county.
A recreational fishing boat shares the ocean with a commercial shrimp boat. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

A recreational fishing boat shares the ocean with a commercial shrimp boat. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

It's beyond time to go fishing

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
This weekend, it's time to go fishing from the beach or from your boat. License-free saltwater fishing weekend is June 6 and 7. That's right: No recreational fishing license is required for residents or visitors. Fish away, and send us your fishing photos!
David Sturges is running for the Group 2 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission; JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

David Sturges is running for the Group 2 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission; JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Sturges runs for city seat

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
David Sturges is a sixth-generation resident of Amelia Island, and he believes that his knowledge of the area, along with savvy business sense, makes him the best choice for the Group 2 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission.
Cliff Baker and mate Trent Wainwright are pictured with Baker’s 48-pound kingfish caught aboard Capt. Allen Mill’s charter fishing boat, the Wahoo II, on Saturday. SPECIAL

Cliff Baker and mate Trent Wainwright are pictured with Baker’s 48-pound kingfish caught aboard Capt. Allen Mill’s charter fishing boat, the Wahoo II, on Saturday. SPECIAL

Kingfish mayhem

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
“We were setup for tarpon, shark, redfish and kingfish action at the mouth of the St. Marys inlet when a real smoker struck a live bait rigged with 20-pound fishing tackle.” Capt. Allen Mills said.
NASSAU COUNTY

NASSAU COUNTY

BOCC hears about parks master plan

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
What do the current residents of Nassau County want most in the way of new, county-led opportunities for recreation? That’s one of the questions a consultant hired by the county believes he has answered.
Marian Phillips is running for the Group 1 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Marian Phillips is running for the Group 1 seat on the Fernandina Beach City Commission. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Phillips says beach bill motivated her to seek office

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Marian Phillips does not shy away from being in the public eye, stating strong opinions, or standing up for what she believes in, characteristics she believes make her a strong advocate for Fernandina Beach residents and a top candidate for the Group 1 seat on the City Commission.
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted to cancel a sales contract for a 35-acre tract of land adjacent to the St. Marys River in Hilliard that it had targeted for a new park. NASSAU COUNTY

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted to cancel a sales contract for a 35-acre tract of land adjacent to the St. Marys River in Hilliard that it had targeted for a new park. NASSAU COUNTY

County decides not to buy river land

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners dealt with property issues at their meeting Monday night.
Left, Fernandina Beach Police Chief James Hurley; right, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. Background, marchers in Fernandina Beach on June 1, 2020. File and Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Left, Fernandina Beach Police Chief James Hurley; right, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. Background, marchers in Fernandina Beach on June 1, 2020. File and Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Police chief, sheriff issue statements on Floyd death

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
From Police Chief James Hurley: Police departments all across the United States, and certainly here in Fernandina Beach, have worked diligently to improve community relations and build trust through open communication.
NASSAU COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER

NASSAU COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER

Parking on county beach north of state park is OK’d

News Staff
Friday, June 5, 2020
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners packed a lot into an hour-long, videoconference meeting Wednesday, including opening up more room to park on the county’s beaches. The board is currently meeting this way to comply with Gov.