Regional
News Staff
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.
Friday, May 22, 2020
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
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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Local regulations for vacation rentals during pandemic are approved by tourist council
News Staff
After a brief discussion Tuesday morning, the Amelia Island Tourist Development Council unanimously approved a plan for Nassau County’s vacation rentals to reopen to future guests.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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
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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Sturgess asks OHPA to let its attorney do research on his rival
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The COVID-19 numbers for Nassau County
News Staff
Sunday, May 17: The Florida Department of Health has officially added one more positive case of COVID-19 to its list for the county.
Monday, May 18, 2020
Sheriff's deputies perform 'double duty' at boat fire
News Staff
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.
Monday, May 18, 2020
County is working on its ‘safety plan’ for vacation rentals
News Staff
According to Gov.
Monday, May 18, 2020
County’s on-beach parking reopens today
News Staff
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.
Friday, May 15, 2020
Fort Clinch has now partially reopened
News Staff
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.
Friday, May 15, 2020