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From left, McCullough, Huppmann, Braddock. submitted photos

From left, McCullough, Huppmann, Braddock. submitted photos

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Incumbents win in Nassau

Nick Blank
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Results are in for the Nassau County Primary Election, and the numbers show that voters think the two seated commissioners and the Nassau County School Board member up for re-election should keep their seats.District 2 Commissioner A.M.
District Two Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann and District Four Commissioner Alyson McCullough have another four years ahead on the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners. Images from screenshots of political advertising videos

District Two Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann and District Four Commissioner Alyson McCullough have another four years ahead on the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners. Images from screenshots of political advertising videos

County commissioners keep seats

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Projected results are in for the Nassau County Primary Election, and the numbers show that voters think the two seated commissioners up for re-election should keep their seats.District Two Commissioner A.M.
Free Biscuits recently hosted an adoption event, Puppy Palooza, on Centre Street. The organization said it wants to use data to determine what people need the most for their pets. Submitted photo

Free Biscuits recently hosted an adoption event, Puppy Palooza, on Centre Street. The organization said it wants to use data to determine what people need the most for their pets. Submitted photo

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Free Biscuits helps with unexpected veterinary costs

Nick Blank
Friday, August 14, 2026
While a person can surrender a pet for a variety of reasons, nothing is more heartbreaking than a high veterinary costs influencing what happens to an animal, a Fernandina Beach nonprofit says.
submitted photo NCSO Undersheriff Jon Hooper addresses 13 alleged gang members arrested at a Department of Justice press conference in Jacksonville. Submitted

submitted photo NCSO Undersheriff Jon Hooper addresses 13 alleged gang members arrested at a Department of Justice press conference in Jacksonville. Submitted

NCSO assists DOJ operation that nets 13 arrests

News Staff
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office worked with the Department of Justice in the investigation and arrest of 13 men accused of drug trafficking.
Some of the committee-members of the Opioid Settlement Task Force at the June 21 committee meeting. From left, Cara Gluck, Chairman Chris Lacambra and Deborah Babin. Image from screenshot

Some of the committee-members of the Opioid Settlement Task Force at the June 21 committee meeting. From left, Cara Gluck, Chairman Chris Lacambra and Deborah Babin. Image from screenshot

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Opioid settlement allocations approved

Ashley Chandler
Friday, August 14, 2026
At the Monday Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners approved the allocations of $430,627 of regional opioid settlement funds to Starting Point, Coalition for Community Health and Inspire to Rise. This is the fifth year the state has received these funds.
Nassau County residents Helen and James Hylton show off their stickers after turning in their early vote Thursday at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County residents Helen and James Hylton show off their stickers after turning in their early vote Thursday at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County 2026 primary election underway

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Early voting began Thursday for the 2026 Primary Election in Nassau County. Early voting is available daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Aug. 15, including weekends, at five locations across the county.
Nassau County Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem speaks at the July 27 BOCC meeting about the Interlocal Agreement between Nassau County and the City Fernandina Beach that passes maintenance responsibility of certain CLAM properties purchased in city limits to the Fernandina Beach government. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem speaks at the July 27 BOCC meeting about the Interlocal Agreement between Nassau County and the City Fernandina Beach that passes maintenance responsibility of certain CLAM properties purchased in city limits to the Fernandina Beach government. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County, city collaboration leads recent conservation moves

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Conservation efforts are on the rise in Nassau County and Fernandina Beach. The two local governments are making moves and now collaborating in conservation efforts.
A peacock walks along Scott Road. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A peacock walks along Scott Road. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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The Scott Road squawk

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
When Pam Bell first moved into her Amelia Island home in the 90s; a loud piercing scream outside made her panic. She yelled for her husband; asking him to check if a woman was actively being harmed outside their new home.

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Huppmann responds to ethics question

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Nassau County District Two Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann  is running for a second term on the Board of County Commissioners and has faced scrutiny on a handful of topics during his campaign.
Nassau County staff rakes the sand between a sea turtle nest and the ocean on July 22 on American Beach. The county’s beach raking program was put in place in an effort to avoid the potential negative impacts of tire tracks on new sea turtle hatchlings.

Nassau County staff rakes the sand between a sea turtle nest and the ocean on July 22 on American Beach. The county’s beach raking program was put in place in an effort to avoid the potential negative impacts of tire tracks on new sea turtle hatchlings.

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a clear path to the ocean

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, July 30, 2026
As a record number of sea turtle nests hatch along the coastline of Amelia Island, locals continue to work alongside them in an effort to help things go as smoothly as possible.Nassau County also is stepping up its sea turtle conservation efforts this nesting season.