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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
Friday, May 22, 2020
Wednesday, May 20: As of 11 a.m., the Florida Department of Health had officially counted three new cases of people testing positive for COVID-19 in Nassau County, according to a post on Facebook by Nassau County Emergency Management.
Janice Ancrum, NCCOA president & CEO, accepts a donation from long-time supporter Rayonier Advanced Materials’ Operator Utilities and President of United Steelworkers Local 395 Wayne Peterson, General Manager Mark Homans and Mechanic and President of Local 766 Mark Turner.

Janice Ancrum, NCCOA president & CEO, accepts a donation from long-time supporter Rayonier Advanced Materials’ Operator Utilities and President of United Steelworkers Local 395 Wayne Peterson, General Manager Mark Homans and Mechanic and President of Local 766 Mark Turner.

Rayonier helps fund senior citizens’ meals

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Rayonier Advanced Materials recently contributed $15,000 to the Nassau County Council on Aging’s Home-delivered Meals Program, delivering a much-needed boost as Nassau County seniors continue to shelter-in-place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bradley Bean has joined the race for the Fernandina Beach City Commission. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Bradley Bean has joined the race for the Fernandina Beach City Commission. JULIA ROBERTS/NEWS-LEADER

Bradley Bean joins race for FB City Commission

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Bradley Bean wants to put “Fernandina First,” so he has put himself on the ballot for the Group 1 seat of the Fernandina Beach City Commission.
FILE PHOTO

FILE PHOTO

Sturgess asks OHPA to let its attorney do research on his rival

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
A political rivalry was brought up at the latest Ocean Highway and Port Authority meeting when Chairman Bob Sturgess asked fellow commissioners to allow OHPA attorney Jeb Branham to research whether a conflict of interest is posed by Miriam Hill, who is running against Sturgess for his seat.
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
Monday, May 18, 2020
Sunday, May 17: The Florida Department of Health has officially added one more positive case of COVID-19 to its list for the county.
NCSO responds to Jolly River boat fire.

NCSO responds to Jolly River boat fire.

Sheriff's deputies perform 'double duty' at boat fire

News Staff
Monday, May 18, 2020
From Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper: "Doing double duty: On Monday, May 18, 2020, NCSO’s Marine Unit responded to a boat fire that occurred in the Jolly River. The occupants from Springfield, Massachusetts escaped on their dingy boat.
NASSAU COUNTY

NASSAU COUNTY

County’s on-beach parking reopens today

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2020
After approving a consent agenda that included extending the county’s state of emergency for another week, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to lift the county’s temporary on-beach parking ban at 8 a.m. today, but with several important restrictions.
The Atlantic Avenue entrance to Fort Clinch State Park. FILE

The Atlantic Avenue entrance to Fort Clinch State Park. FILE

Fort Clinch has now partially reopened

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2020
Fort Clinch State Park is now open for "day use activities." “The park is open with access to the beach and trails. All other facilities (visitor center museum) and camping will remain closed. I will inform as I know,” Park Manager Heath Alboher said via email Wednesday.