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Nassau County has announced a few more additions to the Bicentennial Celebration — a Scavenger Hunt, a local author presentation and a special bicentennial corn maze event. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County has announced a few more additions to the Bicentennial Celebration — a Scavenger Hunt, a local author presentation and a special bicentennial corn maze event. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County announces more bicentennial celebrations

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Nassau County announced a few more events lined up for the Bicentennial Celebration — a selfie scavenger hunt, a local author presentation and a partnership with a local Corn Maze. The scavenger hunt will feature photo challenges, quizzes and information about Nassau County’s history.
The Board of County Commissioners meets in July. At the Aug. 12 BOCC meeting, county leaders clarified the difference between Impact Fees and Mobility Fees after a social media post prompted questions and confusion among some residents.

The Board of County Commissioners meets in July. At the Aug. 12 BOCC meeting, county leaders clarified the difference between Impact Fees and Mobility Fees after a social media post prompted questions and confusion among some residents.

Social Media sparks confusion on county fees

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Social media is a powerful tool and can be a source for great controversy. It can spread both love, hate, false information and truth. But what is absolute, is that it prompts conversation and opportunities to learn.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman talks Aug. 8 during the Opioid Settlement Task Force's first meeting. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman talks Aug. 8 during the Opioid Settlement Task Force's first meeting. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Opioid Task Force holds first-ever meeting

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
On Aug. 8, the fresh-faced Nassau County Opioid Task Force hammered out procedural details at its first-ever meeting. The group met in the Commissioner’s Chambers and received an introduction of what to expect as a part of the new advisory committee. The group approved two motions at the meeting.
This parcel on South 13th Street could be Sea La Vie, a development featuring eight townhomes and one single family unit, if the plat is approved by the Fernandina Beach City Commission. The city's Conservation and Planning Department said 47% of the trees on the site would be left in place if the subdivision is constructed.

This parcel on South 13th Street could be Sea La Vie, a development featuring eight townhomes and one single family unit, if the plat is approved by the Fernandina Beach City Commission. The city's Conservation and Planning Department said 47% of the trees on the site would be left in place if the subdivision is constructed.

PAB approves Sea La Vie development plat

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Julia Roberts News-Leader   The discussion of the Fernandina Beach Planning Advisory Board before it approved a preliminary plat for a new subdivision had board members asking questions about the city’s tree canopy. At the Aug.
Richard Restiano heads Nassau Council of Arts and Culture and asked the organization be included in the city’s Art in Public Places program. “Public art has provided the economy growth and sustainability,” Restiano said. “It’s an entrance to cultural identity. It supports artists and validates them. It helps to understand other cultures and opens their perspective to other people. It provides a health lift and sense of belonging. Public art is important.” Submitted

Richard Restiano heads Nassau Council of Arts and Culture and asked the organization be included in the city’s Art in Public Places program. “Public art has provided the economy growth and sustainability,” Restiano said. “It’s an entrance to cultural identity. It supports artists and validates them. It helps to understand other cultures and opens their perspective to other people. It provides a health lift and sense of belonging. Public art is important.” Submitted

City to manage public art with Nassau arts council

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 26, 2024
The Parks and Recreation Department of the city of Fernandina Beach will take over the management of temporary works of art placed in public spaces in the city, but Nassau Council of Arts and Culture will collaborate with the city in that effort.
Commissioners give a standing ovation to one of the several people recognized at the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting held Wednesday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioners give a standing ovation to one of the several people recognized at the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting held Wednesday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County approves $41,400 grant for new public track

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 19, 2024
On Wednesday, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a $41,400 grant to the city of Fernandina Beach for the construction of a Peck Center Charles Eugene Richo multi-use track. The track will be open to the public and will be 1,100 feet long and eight feet wide.
Wanda Simmons receives a standing ovation Wednesday morning at the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting. She was surprised at the meeting with the announcement of her induction into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame for her 33 years of service. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Wanda Simmons receives a standing ovation Wednesday morning at the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting. She was surprised at the meeting with the announcement of her induction into the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame for her 33 years of service. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County recognizes hard-working community members Wednesday

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 19, 2024
The majority of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting Wednesday was spent honoring members of the community who have put time and effort into bettering Nassau County.
The Yulee High School football team rolled to 8-2 Friday with an 18-0 win over visiting Pedro Menendez. Photo by Chuck Lewis/Special

The Yulee High School football team rolled to 8-2 Friday with an 18-0 win over visiting Pedro Menendez. Photo by Chuck Lewis/Special

Hornets host Indians Friday in playoffs

Beth Jones
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The Hornets are in the playoffs. The Yulee High School football team, now 8-2 after last week’s 18-0 shutout over the visiting Pedro Menendez Falcons, hosts the Keystone Heights Indians Friday night in the region quarterfi-nal round. Yulee is the second seed behind Bradford County.
Typical of his management style, City Manager Ty Ross is in his office working with Administrative Services Manager Agnes White. Ross achieves assimilation by facing the challenge head on. “When you first meet someone, it goes both ways. There’s a little bit of fear and anxiety there,” he said. “It’s nipping all that in the bud and establishing a baseline level of trust so we can build from there.” Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Typical of his management style, City Manager Ty Ross is in his office working with Administrative Services Manager Agnes White. Ross achieves assimilation by facing the challenge head on. “When you first meet someone, it goes both ways. There’s a little bit of fear and anxiety there,” he said. “It’s nipping all that in the bud and establishing a baseline level of trust so we can build from there.” Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

New city manager looking at the bigger picture from a personal perspective

Julia Roberts
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Fernandina Beach’s city manager is a team player who works to bring calm to a job with five bosses — the city commissioners. “This job is about people, first and foremost – people, relationships,” Ross said. “I strongly feel, and am very confident, that I can get along with anyone.