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Jacksonville charter school eyes Wildlight

Nick Blank
Friday, October 3, 2025
Nassau County’s first charter school, pending the state process, is about two years away, its founder said. Cornerstone Classical Academy founder Lindsay Randall started the school around her kitchen table in 2018. Two years later, the school opened near the St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville.
Cooper Trout, left, and Asher Sereda play at the splash pad Sept. 26 after its official opening. The two have been anxiously awaiting its opening, their mothers Michele and Halee told the News-Leader. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Cooper Trout, left, and Asher Sereda play at the splash pad Sept. 26 after its official opening. The two have been anxiously awaiting its opening, their mothers Michele and Halee told the News-Leader. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Splash pad woes

Ashley Chandler
Friday, October 3, 2025
Now open, free to the public in Nassau: A splash pad, unlike anything else in the county. But maybe check with the county before you pull up to Nassau Crossing Park to get in the water.  The county has faced trial after trial in getting the splash pad open and now faces more in keeping it open.
ames and Leatrice Bell hold the lock that blocks access to the George Crady Bridge from the Duval County side on Thursday. By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader 

ames and Leatrice Bell hold the lock that blocks access to the George Crady Bridge from the Duval County side on Thursday. By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader 

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Bridging the gap 

Marisa DeMar
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The George Crady Bridge and Fishing Pier is a mile-long pedestrian bridge that connects Nassau and Duval County.  Since its creation in 1948, the bridge has served as a pillar of both communities in being a significant place for families to gather and catch fish.

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FHP: Hialeah man shoots at truck on I-95

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
A Hialeah man has been accused of shooting at a box truck in a road rage incident Tuesday afternoon that involved a chase over state lines, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
County Commissioners and representatives from Nassau County Fire Rescue - Local 3101 at the Sept. 22 Board of County Commissioners meeting following the ratification of the new Local 3101 Bargaining Agreement. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

County Commissioners and representatives from Nassau County Fire Rescue - Local 3101 at the Sept. 22 Board of County Commissioners meeting following the ratification of the new Local 3101 Bargaining Agreement. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

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County signs fire union agreement, raises pay for firefighters

Ashley Chandler
Friday, September 26, 2025
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has approved the county’s labor agreement with the local Fire Union.  After a year or so of negotiations, the International Association of Fire Fighters Local #3101’s new agreement will take effect Wednesday, Oct. 1. It is a three-year agreement.
The Board of County Commissioners at a previous meeting. From left, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. "Hupp" Huppman, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners at a previous meeting. From left, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. "Hupp" Huppman, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County readies legislative topics

Ashley Chandler
Friday, September 26, 2025
Nassau County is gearing up for legislative sessions in Tallahassee where Nassau’s state representatives, Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough, will speak on behalf of Nassau to state decision-makers.  The two will meet with county commissioners and staff on Oct.
Beach-goers in April fish and drive, recreational activities allowed at American Beach. File photo/News-Leader

Beach-goers in April fish and drive, recreational activities allowed at American Beach. File photo/News-Leader

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Beach driving suit reaches settlement

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Nassau County and Save Historic American Beach have signed a settlement agreement in regard to the nonprofit’s lawsuit.
A slide from the Nassau County staff presentation about the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and millage rate.

A slide from the Nassau County staff presentation about the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget and millage rate.

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Nassau County budget, millage rates OK’d

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Nassau County held its final public hearing Monday to adopt its upcoming Fiscal Year budget and millage rates.  The Board of County Commissioners approved several motions during the final budget hearing. No public comments were made.  The 2025-26 budget was approved at $469,601,166.
UF Health employees (from left) Sarah Harrell, Libby Harrington, Lindsey Perrotta, Captain Hutchens, and Lieutenant Williams pose outside of the mobile stroke unit at the Council on Aging. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

UF Health employees (from left) Sarah Harrell, Libby Harrington, Lindsey Perrotta, Captain Hutchens, and Lieutenant Williams pose outside of the mobile stroke unit at the Council on Aging. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Florida’s first 24-hour mobile stroke unit underway

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
UF Health has created Florida’s first 24-hour mobile stroke unit. The vehicle is “a primary stroke center on wheels,” according to Lindsey Perrotta, the stroke program manager at UF Health, Jacksonville.