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Three NCSO deputies gave a quick demonstration of their newfound bike riding skills during the unveiling. Photos by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Three NCSO deputies gave a quick demonstration of their newfound bike riding skills during the unveiling. Photos by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

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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.
Photo via Kelly Robbins/Facebook.

Photo via Kelly Robbins/Facebook.

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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.

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.

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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.
County Manager Taco Pope. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

County Manager Taco Pope. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

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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. First enacted on Sept.
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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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County responds to capacity issues at animal shelter

Marissa Mahoney
Friday, October 14, 2022
At Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, Officer Marty Pruitt of Animal Control announced that it will be holding four pet adoption events this month to make room for more furry occupants as the local shelter has hit capacity.