News

City supports $30M CLAM bond despite Kreger's objection

Julia Roberts

Thursday, October 20, 2022

One Fernandina Beach city commissioner did not vote to support a referendum that would bring $30 million to Nassau County to support efforts to acquire land for conservation.

Neighbors of this property on South Fletcher are concerned about what they say is the lack of environmental protection during demolition of these properties, which have asbestos siding. Submitted photo.

Questions arise over demolition of houses with asbestos siding

Julia Roberts

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Two houses that have asbestos siding are being demolished on South Fletcher Avenue, and the community around those homes has raised concerns that the proper precautions to keep the asbestos from being released into the atmosphere were not followed.

NCSO unveils new bicycle unit

Marissa Mahoney

Thursday, October 20, 2022

On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff Bill Leeper of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office revealed the department’s new bicycle unit consisting of Special Operations/Community Affairs deputies.

Nassau County School Board District 1 candidates Jamie Deonas and Shannon Hogue both campaign in the Primary Election held in August. Submitted photos.

School board candidates dig into pockets as election nears

Holly Dorman

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

With elections less than a month away, candidates for the two open seats on the Nassau County School Board are still in the midst of fundraising efforts and expenditures, much of which is going into yard signs.

Union asking WestRock for cost of living raise

Julia Roberts

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

WestRock, a long-standing major employer, is not commenting on demonstrations outside its Fernandina Beach facility by the United Steel Workers in support of higher wages for union members.

The Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to work together to form a Citizens Oversight Committee designed to monitor how funds from the millage are used and report back to the public. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

NCSD, NCSB promise oversight committee

Holly Dorman

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Assuming voters decide to accept the additional 1 mill tax to benefit the school district in November, the Nassau County School District and the Nassau County School Board have promised to form a Citizens Oversight Committee together for the additional income.

Local state of emergency extended to Oct. 21

Marissa Mahoney

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

On Monday, Oct. 17, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to extend the local state of emergency placed on Nassau County due to Hurricane Ian.

Since Nassau is a coastal and riverine county, it is especially susceptible to weather events and flooding. Pictured is Hurricane Ian’s flooding impact on Nassau County. Photo of courtesy of the city of Fernandina Beach.

County saves big on flood insurance

Marissa Mahoney

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Nassau County’s flood insurance premium saw a significant reduction this year thanks to county staff’s efforts with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.

One hundred sixty-five aircraft parked at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport last week for the Cirrus Owners Pilots Association Migration annual event. Submitted photo.

COPA Migration hosts largest gathering of the year

Tracy Dishman

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

An 18-year tradition continued last week on Amelia Island with hundreds of Cirrus aircraft arriving to attend the Cirrus Owners Pilots Association, or COPA, annual meeting and trade show.

Mighty Marching Pirates win big in recent competition

Tracy Dishman

Friday, October 14, 2022

The Fernandina High School Mighty Marching Pirates won big in a recent competition in Springfield, Ga.

State

Judge refuses to halt FSU-ACC case

News Staff

Friday, April 12, 2024

A Leon County circuit judge Tuesday refused to put on hold a lawsuit filed by Florida State University against the Atlantic Coast Conference, as a big-money battle between the university and its lo

Revised abortion ’statement’ sought, theft law OK’d

News Staff

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Lawsuit seeks revised abortion ‘statement’

Hurricane Michael caused massive damage in Northwest Florida in 2018. File photo

‘Very, very busy’ hurricane season eyed

News Staff

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Floridians received a second reminder Thursday to brace for a busy 2024 hurricane season, as Colorado State University researchers issued a forecast pointing to warm Atlantic Ocean water that fuels