Nassau Decides 2024

Election day reminders

Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Janet Adkins shares important election reminders with voters ahead of the quickly approaching March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election. 3,455 vote-by-mail ballots have been returned to the…
Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Janet Adkins shares important election reminders with voters ahead of the quickly approaching March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election. 3,455 vote-by-mail ballots have been returned to the Elections Office. The March 7 deadline to request a vote…
The News-Leader strives to be your No. 1 source for local election coverage in Nassau County. All the crucial information you need before heading to the polls can be found right here. Below you'll find key election dates and precinct locations. Check back often for updated candidate information.…
The Yulee softball team (5-2) beat Hilliard 15-5 Wednesday. “We played almost a perfect game, except one inning,” said Chris Hicken, head softball coach at Yulee High School. Senior pitcher Riley Kapparis gave up no earned runs, and Sam Joiner hit her third home run and had four RBIs. “All but…
You may have noticed these new “Laced and Lethal” banners posted outside our local schools throughout Nassau County. That’s because the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and Nassau County School District are joining forces to take aim at the deadly fentanyl crisis impacting the community. Sheriff…
If you happen to peruse this column frequently, you are likely aware of my proclivity towards rather unique role models. One such inspirational persona is world-renowned psychic, Sylvia Browne. I grew up watching her appearances on “The Montel Williams Show,” read all 40 plus of her books as a teen…
When most people consider the word “hybrid” in a vehicle description, they assume that the gas and electric-powered model may be a bit more fuel efficient, but not too thrilling to drive. Think early Toyota Prius models. So when Hyundai’s Tucson Hybrid arrived with the brand’s N LINE badge attached…
Fishing is a great way to secure a healthy protein source for your family or friends in a seaside community such as ours. Smoking fish is a method of preservation that has been practiced for thousands of years. From the Timucuan Indians, to pirates and sailors, the earliest residents of Amelia…
In Genesis 2:19, we learn that “out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to (Adam) to see what he would call them.” It might surprise us, and even delight us, to see that the animals came to Adam gladly. They weren’t afraid…
With a hearing scheduled April 9, Florida State University this week fired back at a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold — or dismiss — a lawsuit that could lead to FSU leaving the athletic conference. FSU filed the lawsuit Dec. 22 in Leon County circuit court challenging what…
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has told Rayonier Performance Fibers (RYAM) that it intends to issue an air quality permit which would allow the construction of a bioethanol production facility inside the company’s Fernandina Beach plant. “The applicant has provided…
The Nassau County Attorney’s Office is pleased to introduce its new assistant county attorney, Elizabeth Moore. Moore has been practicing law for 16 years, most recently working in commercial real estate, where she advised clients on transactional matters and appeared before governments and…

   

Election day reminders

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Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Janet Adkins shares important election reminders with voters ahead of the quickly approaching March 19, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election.

Florida State fires back in ACC fight

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With a hearing scheduled April 9, Florida State University this week fired back at a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold — or dismiss — a lawsuit that could lead to FSU leaving

'Other end of the tunnel' for Dozier victims

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Wiping away tears, men in their 60s, 70s and 80s watched Monday as the Florida Senate unanimously gave final approval to a plan to steer $20 million to survivors of abuse at the notorious Arthur G.

Lady Hornets beat Hilliard 15-5, now 5-2

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The Yulee softball team (5-2) beat Hilliard 15-5 Wednesday.

“We played almost a perfect game, except one inning,” said Chris Hicken, head softball coach at Yulee High School.

State champion

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Enzo Gamba capped a perfect senior season by clinching the state title in the 156-pound weight class of 1A wrestling tournament Saturday in Kissimmee.

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