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Yulee robbery

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:51:02 -0700

Man wearing hooded sweatshirt robs a Kangaroo Express at gunpoint late Sept. 1.

Fun Stuff at the Concours d'Elegance

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:53:44 -0700

Dan Scanlan of Jacksonville.com shows some of the fun stuff on display at the 14th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

A Fernandina Beach Pirate Looked at 50

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:33:03 -0800

Judie Mackie from Fernandina Beach: Jacksonville's best Rock Band Blisture played at Lawrence Mackie's 50th Birthday Party last Sunday in Fernandina Beach's Wicked Davey's n front of a hundred plus invited friends. It was a blast

Clean up at Old Amelia Trailer Park

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:42:21 -0800

Workers clean up the damage at Old Amelia Trailer Park on Amelia Island after a tractor trailer crashed into a trailer home. Several people were taken to the hospital after the early morning accident with non life threatening injuries.

Golf Carts on some Yulee Streets

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:07:32 -0800

Hayward J. Newell is trying to get the Nassau County Commissioners to allow the use of golf carts in his community. Being on the neighborhood watch, and also a handy man, it makes it easier for him to get around in the neighbood on a golf cart.

Candidate Danny Leeper

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:21:10 -0700

Candidate Danny Leeper, who is vying in the Nov. 4 Nassau County Commissioner District 1 race, answers questions regarding issues in Nassau County.

Candidate Walter Boatright

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:49:15 -0700

Candidate Walter Boatright, who is vying in the Nov. 4 Nassau County Commissioner District 5 race, answers questions regarding issues in Nassau County.

Candidate Ramiro Palma

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:49:36 -0700

Candidate Ramiro Palma, who is vying in the Nov. 4 Nassau County Commissioner District 5 race, answers questions regarding issues in Nassau County.

Candidate Peter Mallory

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:50:20 -0700

Candidate Peter Mallory, who is vying in the Nov. 4 Nassau County Ocean, Highway and Port Authority race, answers questions regarding the port and the county.

Candidate Melvin Usery

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:49:58 -0700

Candidate Melvin Usery, who is vying in the Nov. 4 Nassau County Ocean, Highway and Port Authority race, answers questions regarding the port and the county.

Candidate Jim Coe

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:48:49 -0700

Candidate Jim Coe, who is vying in the Nov. 4 Nassau County Sheriff race, answers questions regarding issues in the area.

Candidate Tommy Seagraves Jr.

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:48:27 -0700

Sheriff Tommy Seagraves Jr., up for reelection on Nov. 4 in Nassau County, answers questions regarding issues in the area.

Nassau County Levee Break

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:01:52 -0700

A levee on 55-acre Lake Hampton in Boulogne, Florida broke Wednesday after being weakened from high water levels after Tropical Storm Fay.

Amelia Island gets a film festival

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:34:14 -0700

Tony McAdoo and Cathy Shultz co-founded the inaugural year of the Amelia Island Film Festival going on through Sunday.

Rebels without a cause

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:39:20 -0700

Local James Dean fans share their stories about film legend and the jackets they got to commemorate him.

Bringing film to the festival

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:38:58 -0700

Local non-profit documentary company board member Teri Sopp talks about bringing two films to the inaugural Amelia Island Film Festival.

S.E.U.S. Boat Show

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:44:11 -0700

The Southeast United States Boat Show running Friday through Sunday at the Prime Osborn Convention Center and The Jacksonville Landing.

Joey The Turtle Released

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:09:04 -0700

Students from St.Simons Island, Georgia Elementary watch Joey from the beach as Georgia Aquarium staff release the loggerhead sea turtle back into the Atlantic. The students will track Joey on the internet via a satellite transmitter on it's shell.

Meet Mike Buresh

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:57:54 -0700

CBS 47 Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh invited Times-Union columnist Mark Woods over to experience the intensity of forecasting weather during a busy hurricane season.

Fay Debris Clean-up

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:58:57 -0700

Crews are working almost around the clock to clean up the city streets littered with debris from Tropical Storm Fay. There is a renewed sense of urgency with an unpredictable Hanna churning in the Atlantic.

Pro Beach Volleyball on St.Simons Island

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:15:07 -0700

The Extreme Volleyball Professionals beach volleyball Island Tour comes to St.Simons Island, Georgia. Eight of the top ten women's beach volleyball players of the tour compete in a day long tournament on Saturday, August 30, 2008.

Cumberland Sound Ferry Service

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:01:15 -0700

The Cumberland Sound Ferry Service began service between Fernandina Beach Florida and St. Marys Georgia Thursday August 28, 2008.

Candidate Stacy Johnson

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:20:02 -0700

Nassau County Commissioner candidate Stacy Johnson answers questions and discusses issues regarding the county for the upcoming primary elections.

Candidate Danny Fullwood

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00:30 -0700

Nassau County Ocean, Highway & Port Authority candidate discusses issues and answers questions regarding the Port of Fernandina.

Candidate Marianne Marshall

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:33:41 -0700

County Commissioner District 5 candidate Marianne Marshall discusses issues and answers questions regarding Nassau County.

Candidate Jennifer Kelly-Sheffield

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:00:57 -0700

Nassau County Ocean, Highway & Port Authority candidate Jennifer Kelly-Sheffield discusses issues and answers questions regarding the port.

Candidate Carlos Slay

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:02:15 -0700

Nassau County Sheriff candidate Carlos Slay answers questions and addresses issues regarding issues in the area.

Candidate Dave Mazur

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:03:23 -0700

Nassau County School Board District 1 candidate Dave Mazur answers questions and discusses issues regarding the Nassau County school system.

Candidate Donna Martin

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:28:02 -0700

Nassau County School Board District 1 candidate Donna Martin answers questions and addresses issues regarding the area.

Candidate Richard King

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:57:54 -0700

Nassau County Sheriff candidate Richard King answers questions and addresses issues regarding the county.

Candidate C.W. "Connie" Johnson

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:27:25 -0700

Nassau County Sheriff Candidate C.W. "Connie" Johnson answers questions and discusses issues regarding the area.

Candidate Larry Williams

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:03:55 -0700

Nassau County Property Appraiser candidate Larry Williams answers questions and discusses issues regarding the county.

Candidate Margie Gandy

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:57:39 -0700

Nassau Ocean, Highway & Port Authority candidate Margie Gandy answers questions and discusses issues regarding the Nassau County area.

Candidate Shirley Lear

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:29:43 -0700

Nassau County Ocean, Highway & Port Authority candidate Shirley Lear answers questions and discusses issues facing the port and the county.

Candidate Tommy Seagraves Jr.

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:59:52 -0700

Sheriff Tommy Seagraves Jr., up for reelection in Nassau County, answers questions regarding issues in the area.

Candidate Walter Boatright

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:30:55 -0700

Nassau County Commissioner candidate Walter Boatright answers questions regarding Nassau County issues.

Candidate Wynn Fendig

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:31:12 -0700

Nassau County Commissioner candidate Wynn Fendig addresses questions and issues regarding Nassau County government.

Scruffy

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:10:55 -0700

Scruffy was hit by a car and abandoned in a vacant house. Veterinarian Jennifer Broadhurst has nursed Scruffy back to good health at the Jacksonville, Florida Humane Society.

More than fish at Kingfish

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:15:14 -0700

The 28th annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament offers more to enjoy than just big fish! Amanda Warford

Junior Anglers Tournament

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:43:37 -0700

The weigh-in of the Junior Anglers Tournament was a wet one with a chilly rain falling and even chillier kids bringing in their fish.

Vans Warped Tour '08

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:55:24 -0700

Vans Warped Tour '08 played at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds outside Elkton, FL on Sunday, July 13, 2008.

What does freedom mean to you?

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:52:03 -0700

A random sampling of Jacksonville residents talk about what freedom means to them.

July 4 events in Jacksonville

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:14:53 -0700

You don't have to travel to be entertained this July 4 holiday. Amanda Warford

Declaration of Independence

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:47:38 -0700

Wendi Zongker: Nassau County residents read the Declaration of Independence.

Jacksonville Journey Funding

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:40:19 -0700

Mayor Peyton announces his plans to move forward with Jacksonville Journey initiatives without raising taxes.

Shark Attack Victim

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:56:11 -0700

Jenifer Cation and her 6 year-old daughter Lilie were swimming at Fernandina Beach, Florida when Jennifer was bitten by a 4-6 foot shark.

Jaguar Rookie Day

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:13:28 -0700

At the 5th Annual Jaguar Rookie Day, players coached 200 kids in drills on the practice field. Amanda Warford

Buoy

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:17:28 -0700

Pat Welsh, with the University of North Florida, explains what the new buoy will do in terms of monitoring the Nassau and St. Johns Rivers.

"Sweet Home Alabama"

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700

In honor of the 40th anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd, we had a group of average citizens, with a few celebs thrown in, sing the lyrics to their famous song "Sweet Home Alabama"

Fernandina Beach High School Graduation

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:48:54 -0700

Wendi Zongker: More than 200 students said goodbye to high school June 6, 2008 at Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville during Fernandina Beach High School's graduation.

Yulee High School Graduation

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:17:31 -0700

Wendi Zongker: More than 100 seniors from Yulee High School received diplomas Thursday, June 5, 2008 at the University of North Florida Arena in Jacksonville.

West Nassau High School Graduation

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:08:44 -0700

Wendi Zongker: More than 200 Callahan students received diplomas Monday, June 2, 2008 at the University of North Florida arena in Jacksonville.

HMSHS Graduation

Sat, 31 May 2008 09:01:24 -0700

Wendi Zongker: Hilliard Middle-Senior High School graduation

State attorney debate

Tue, 27 May 2008 17:12:02 -0700

The candidates for State Attorney debated at a meeting for the Northside Business Leaders. Amanda Warford

Blessing of the Fleet

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:31:38 -0700

Amelia Hart: The final day of the 45th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach included the blessing of the fleet and the decorated boat parade.

Cumberland Sound Ferry Service inaugural day

Sun, 04 May 2008 09:12:09 -0700

Kevin Turner: The Cumberland Sound Ferry Service, or water taxi, between Fernandina Beach and St. Marys, Ga. began service May 3 and 4 during the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.

Pirate Invasion and Fireworks

Fri, 02 May 2008 22:43:49 -0700

Wendi Zongker: The 45th annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival featured a pirate invasion and fireworks over the Amelia River May 2.

2008 Pirate Parade

Fri, 02 May 2008 21:23:57 -0700

Wendi Zongker: The 45th annual Isle of Eighht Flags Shrimp Festival kicked off May 1 with the Shrimp Festival Pirate Parade down Ash and Centre streets in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Fernandina Ferry

Fri, 02 May 2008 14:55:20 -0700

Shrimp festival goers this weekend can try out the new ferry service between Fernandina Beach and St. Marys, Ga.

Dancing With The Stars

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:45:25 -0700

Kevin Turner: The stars came out April 26 to dance and raise money for the Amelia Island Ballroom Youth Academy. An estimated 500 people attended.

Honky Tonk Karaoke Talent Show

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:44:59 -0700

The new Honky Tonk in Boulogne, located on U.S. 1, hosted a country and bluegrass karaoke talent show April 12. Check out some of the contestants.

Jackson High School Jr. ROTC visits the Civil Air Patrol

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:42:38 -0700

Students from Jackson High School Jr. ROTC visits the Civil Air Patrol and get to take a flight on a small airplane.

Family Kite Festival

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:44:27 -0700

The first Family Fun Kite Festival was held in Fernandina Beach Saturday April 19, 2008.

Saturday Katie Ride for Life

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:05:16 -0700

The 4th annual Katie Ride for Life was held in Fernandina Beach Saturday, April, 19, 2008.

Katie Ride For Life

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:44:52 -0700

For Providence High School junior Chris Walter, Saturday's Katie Ride For Life has a special meaning. He will be riding in honor of his sister who died while waiting for a double lung transplant.

Nassau County lobbyist Mark Anderson talks about Florida A1A

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:46:03 -0700

Ten Nassau County residents traveled to Tallahassee April 8 to lobby for local issues. They met with Nassau lobbyist Mark Anderson to talk about what local issues he's pushing at the Capitol.

B&L: Sharapova's first match

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:52:41 -0700

Maria Sharapova played for the first time at Amelia Island on Tuesday, April 8, 2008.

Tennis Umpire

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:53:03 -0700

Hear what it's like to be a tennis umpire at the Bausch & Lomb Championship. Amanda Warford

B&L: Venus Williams

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:53:26 -0700

Venus Williams talks about withdrawing from the championship Tuesday.

B&L: Linsday Davenport

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:53:54 -0700

Lindsay Davenport discusses her victory against Vania King at the 2008 Bausch & Lomb Championships Tuesday.

Maria Sharapova

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:54:48 -0700

No. 1 seed Maria Sharapova talks about playing in Amelia Island at the Bausch and Lomb Championships for the first time.

Anna Chakvetadze

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:55:14 -0700

Bausch & Lomb No. 2 seed Anna Chakvetadze talks about playing in Amelia Island for the first time.

Meg McAlpine's money-saving tips

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:18:11 -0700

My Nassau Sun enlisted the help of Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Meg McAlpine from the Extension Service to give you some tips on how to save money at the grocery store.

My Nassau Health Challenge welcome

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:47:20 -0700

Amanda Wittman welcomes you to the My Nassau Health Challenge

Sheriff Seagraves' welcome

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:00:00 -0800

Nassau County's Sheriff Seagraves' welcome.

Alice Nolan - Things Have Changed

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:21:57 -0800

Fernandina Beach native Alice Nolan describes how much things have changed as she's aged.

Alice Nolan - The Beach

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:21:37 -0800

Fernandina Beach native Alice Nolan recalls spending time at the beach as a child.

Alice Nolan - School Days

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:21:18 -0800

Fernandina Beach native Alice Nolan recounts her time as a school child.

Alice Nolan - Getting Along

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:20:52 -0800

Fernandina Beach native Alice Nolan describes how she got along during World War II

Alice Nolan - During the War

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:20:32 -0800

Fernandina Beach native Alice Nolan recalls her experiences during World War II