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Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Callahan on Monday to present the town with a $4 million grant to fund the extension of the town’s water lines to the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park.

Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Callahan on Monday to present the town with a $4 million grant to fund the extension of the town’s water lines to the Crawford Diamond Industrial Park.

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DeSantis’ visits Nassau with $4 million check

Kathie Sciullo
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
With a message strong on economic development, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded the town of Callahan $4 million toward a new water plant at Crawford Diamond Industrial Park. DeSantis held a press conference Monday morning in The Pig Bar-B-Q with a standing-room-only crowd in attendance.
Nassau County School District

Nassau County School District

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NCSD third-graders’ reading scores dip

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Reading scores for third graders in Nassau County dropped 4% compared to last year, according to a report from the Florida Department of Education.
Chick-fil-A revealed plans to undergo major renovations to its building, parking lot and dual approach drive-thru by expanding its perimeter more than 400 square feet.

Chick-fil-A revealed plans to undergo major renovations to its building, parking lot and dual approach drive-thru by expanding its perimeter more than 400 square feet.

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Chick-fil-A planning renovations at Yulee eatery

Marissa Mahoney
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Nassau County’s sole Chick-fil-A just indicated at a Development Review Committee meeting that it intends to do major renovations to its restaurant building, parking lot and drive-thru.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, along with other agencies and groups, have helped increase the number of grasshopper sparrows in Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, along with other agencies and groups, have helped increase the number of grasshopper sparrows in Florida.

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Eyes on the sparrows

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
It was not the most dramatic animal release of all time, but it was a dramatic milestone for one of North America’s most endangered birds.
Ruby Coleman falls through the clouds at 125 mph with Skydive Amelia Island tandem instructor Gregory Meyer.

Ruby Coleman falls through the clouds at 125 mph with Skydive Amelia Island tandem instructor Gregory Meyer.

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Jumping for joy

Holly Dorman
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Ruby Coleman was thrilled when her paratrooper grandson came to see her. She hadn’t expected to see him here at Skydive Amelia Island, but there he was, ready to watch his 90-year-old grandmother jump out of a plane. “He’s always telling people, ‘I got a bad-ass skydiving grandmother,’” she said.
A $15.1 million project recent placed 1.8 million cubic yards of sand on South Amelia Island. The project was conducted by the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association, and funded with tax dollars and grants.

A $15.1 million project recent placed 1.8 million cubic yards of sand on South Amelia Island. The project was conducted by the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association, and funded with tax dollars and grants.

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South end renourishment deemed a success

Julia Roberts
Thursday, June 16, 2022
After a successful beach renourishment project, the South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association (SAISSA) is paying down loans it obtained using money received through state and federal grants.
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

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117 county employees receive pay increases

Marissa Mahoney
Thursday, June 16, 2022
In direct response to pay changes made by the City of Fernandina Beach, a union group for Nassau County’s Roads Department sought a memorandum of understanding to increase pay across the board for 117 employees.
UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Director Taylor Clem carries a plaque honoring Rebecca L. Jordi, for whom the new extension office is named.

UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension Director Taylor Clem carries a plaque honoring Rebecca L. Jordi, for whom the new extension office is named.

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County celebrates new extension office

News Staff
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Lydia Snow Nassau County Record   The University of Florida’s Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension Office officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday.
Nassau County Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Lacambra presents an updated Fleet Replacement Program to discuss possible vehicle replacements and acquisitions with commissioners.

Nassau County Office of Management and Budget Director Chris Lacambra presents an updated Fleet Replacement Program to discuss possible vehicle replacements and acquisitions with commissioners.

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County vehicle purchases on horizon

Marissa Mahoney
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners reconvened Monday for a workshop to entertain the possibility of replacing portions of the county’s vehicular fleet in the upcoming fiscal year.
Nassau County School District

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School board approves bond referendum

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Citing the nationwide “alarming increase in the number of resignations and retirements,” the Nassau County School Board approved an additional millage tax to go before the Nassau County commissioners and then the voters in November.