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A driver splashes through a puddle on Lime Street in Fernandina Beach. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A driver splashes through a puddle on Lime Street in Fernandina Beach. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Record-late Hurricane Isaias forms in Gulf

Amy Mulligan
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Hurricane Isaias became the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season Wednesday, setting a record for the latest first Atlantic hurricane in more than a century as the storm moved toward the Gulf Coast.For Northeast Florida, however, the biggest concerns are not hurricane-force winds.

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Fire Prevention Week highlights dangers of every-day items

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Fire Prevention Safety Week is coming to an end, but Nassau County Fire Rescue will continue to educate the public on the dangers of everyday household items, highlighted by this year’s theme.Last week, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed Oct. 4 through 10 as Fire Prevention...
State and Nassau County officials joined with first responders to complete the groundbreaking for Fire Station 30 in Yulee. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

State and Nassau County officials joined with first responders to complete the groundbreaking for Fire Station 30 in Yulee. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Officials celebrate new $6M Yulee fire station

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Nassau County officials broke ground on their newest fire station, Fire Station 30, in Yulee on a sweltering Monday morning.Located on Still Quarters Road off State Road 200, the estimated 15 firefighters based out of the $6.1 million station will cover an area from the I-95 and State 200...
As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on recently upgraded Tropical Storm Isaias, located in the southwestern Gulf of America. More information at nhc.noaa.gov

As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on recently upgraded Tropical Storm Isaias, located in the southwestern Gulf of America. More information at nhc.noaa.gov

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Nassau County faces nor’easter, potential tropical storm

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
This week Amelia Island is facing a battle with rising waters and the potential end to an inactive hurricane season.
Fernandina Beach High School and Andrew Jackson High School football players greet each other at midfield, exchanging handshakes before Friday’s game. photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School and Andrew Jackson High School football players greet each other at midfield, exchanging handshakes before Friday’s game. photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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FBHS, Andrew Jackson reach across aisle

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
On Friday, it was always going to be more than a game.Players in white and blue from Nassau and players in red from Duval formed two lines and completed a symbolic gesture prior to a football game in Jacksonville.The game occurred without incident and players repeated the goodwill after a bruising,...
Nassau County hosted a Domestic Violence Awareness Month ceremony on Oct. 2 at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee.

Nassau County hosted a Domestic Violence Awareness Month ceremony on Oct. 2 at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee.

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Nassau County honors Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Amy Mulligan
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Four hundred seventy-seven purple flags lined the grounds of the Robert M. Foster Justice Center Friday, each representing a person who sought protection from domestic violence in Nassau County during the past year.The display was part of a Domestic Violence Awareness Month ceremony that brought...
Friends of American Beach, Inc. hosted a 2-day workshop that shared information to its attendees about how to keep their land and wealth within their families. 

Friends of American Beach, Inc. hosted a 2-day workshop that shared information to its attendees about how to keep their land and wealth within their families. 

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Friends of American Beach hosts family legacy workshop

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Last weekend, around 70 individuals packed the American Beach Community Center to learn how to keep their land and wealth within their families. Friends of American Beach, Inc. hosted a 2-day workshop that taught “invaluable” information to its attendees.
Image from Nassau County budget presentation

Image from Nassau County budget presentation

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County staff tackles funding challenges, potential impacts of Amendment 3 in FY 2026/2027 budget

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, October 1, 2026
As of yesterday, Nassau County has officially entered the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year and county staff is on to the next yearlong bout of budget talks. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioner approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and millage rates at Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting.

FHP: 76-year-old woman killed in Yulee hit-and-run

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A 76-year-old pedestrian was killed by a vehicle that fled Wednesday morning, a Florida Highway Patrol report said.FHP said the pedestrian death occurred in the 87000 block of Roses Bluff Road in Yulee just south of the St. Marys River and the state line around 10 a.m. The report said the victim, a...