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Locals observe Juneteenth today, tomorrow

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Nassau County and Fernandina Beach have announced governmental offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth and tomorrow locals will honor the day of celebration.June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the United States following the Civil War.
The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, are commissioners Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray and A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann. Commissioner John Martin was not in attendance at Wednesday's meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, are commissioners Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray and A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann. Commissioner John Martin was not in attendance at Wednesday's meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Wednesday morning meeting a breather from BOCC’s busy June

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners held a laid-back Wednesday morning meeting, a short reprieve behind the formation of the Fact Finding Committee and ahead of budget talks set to begin Monday.

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Pennsylvania motorcyclist killed in crash on interstate

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A Pennsylvania motorcyclist is dead following a collision on I-95 on Wednesday afternoon, a Florida Highway Patrol report said.The report said the motorcycle and a van with two people onboard were traveling northbound on I-95 near State Road 200 in Nassau County.

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NCSO: Man accused of driving drunk with 3 children in car

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
A Jacksonville man was arrested Friday on DUI charges in Callahan with two toddlers and an infant in the car, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said. Lewis, 37, was charged with five misdemeanors: three counts of alcohol or drugs .
Baltimore Ravens running back and Yulee High School Graduate Derrick Henry returned to Yulee on June 13 for the Two All Community Day. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Baltimore Ravens running back and Yulee High School Graduate Derrick Henry returned to Yulee on June 13 for the Two All Community Day. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Derrick Henry returns to Yulee for Two All Community Day

Nick Blank
Thursday, June 18, 2026
In the quiet Yulee Sports Complex gymnasium, volunteers shuffled in the bikes and toys as the line outside grew. On Saturday, Derrick Henry, the Yulee Hornet, Baltimore Ravens star running back and 2015 Heisman Trophy winner, came home.
2026 Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

2026 Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Paddle for Veterans raises $10K for Building Battle Buddies

Ashley Chandler
Monday, June 15, 2026
Nearly 200 people gathered at the Dee Dee Bartels Boat Ramp at 6:45 a.m. Saturday to raise awareness of veteran PTSD and suicide, and support a local nonprofit that is taking efforts to do the same. The group of paddlers loaded onto an Amelia River Cruises boat to be shuttled to the St.
The Fact Finding Committee meets Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May; Economic Resources Manager Kathy Freyman; Deputy County Manager Robert Companion; County Manager Taco Pope; Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman; and Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem.  Photo courtesy of Nassau County, Fl.

The Fact Finding Committee meets Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May; Economic Resources Manager Kathy Freyman; Deputy County Manager Robert Companion; County Manager Taco Pope; Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman; and Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem.  Photo courtesy of Nassau County, Fl.

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12-month data center moratorium officially approved

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The 12-month moratorium on data centers in Nassau County is official as staff continues to gather testimony and facts on the topic. The Board of County Commissioners approved the ordinance Monday night during the final hearing on the moratorium.
A firefly AMP L-100 autonomous electric mower. Photo from Firefly Automatix

A firefly AMP L-100 autonomous electric mower. Photo from Firefly Automatix

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County gains cutting-edge tech

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Within the next 30 days, Nassau County’s Parks & Recreation Department will receive its new state-of-the-art autonomous electric mower.Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson said the department is excited about the addition.
GreenPal welcomes visitors to its app. Image from screenshot

GreenPal welcomes visitors to its app. Image from screenshot

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'Uber for lawn care' now operating in Nassau County

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
A nationwide lawn-care app that operates in 49 states has made its way to Nassau County.  Gene Caballero, cofounder of GreenPal, said the app is the easiest way for homeowners to find, schedule and pay their lawn guy.