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The Board of County Commissioners prepares for its Aug. 11 meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners prepares for its Aug. 11 meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County approves opioid settlement disbursement recommendations

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Last week, the Board of County Commissioners approved the recommendations made by the Opioid Settlement Task Force on where to place the funds Nassau County received from opioid settlements.
Deputy County Manager and County Engineer Robert Companion at the Aug. 11 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Deputy County Manager and County Engineer Robert Companion at the Aug. 11 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Nassau County: Historic 500-year storm event prompts Jax Utilities contract increase

Ashley Chandler
Friday, August 15, 2025
Nassau County commissioners have increased the contract with Jax Utilities in response to last year’s historic storm event.  At Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners OK’d an amendment to a contract with Jax Utilities Management, Inc.
The most significant development in the past year at Baptist was the opening of Nassau Crossings, an adjunct health and emergency care facility on SR 200 in Yulee.  Photo by Pam Bushnell/News-Leader

The most significant development in the past year at Baptist was the opening of Nassau Crossings, an adjunct health and emergency care facility on SR 200 in Yulee.  Photo by Pam Bushnell/News-Leader

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Hospital President Anderson leads Baptist Medical Center Nassau to new heights

Pamela Bushnell
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Last week, Baptist Medical Center Nassau earned a five-star rating in patient quality care from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid, the national hospital accreditation body.  A five-star rating is the highest level attainable.
From left, Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman and County Manager Taco Pope look over maps presented by President of Save Historic American Beach Inc. Mark Dawkins at the Aug. 11 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

From left, Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman and County Manager Taco Pope look over maps presented by President of Save Historic American Beach Inc. Mark Dawkins at the Aug. 11 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County approves beach recreation amendments

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Commissioners Chambers were jam-packed Monday forcing Nassau County staff to open an overflow room to attendees of the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday night.

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Phone scammers impersonate NCSO

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office sent out a scam alert Friday, August. 1, warning residents of a phone scam targeting locals. “Criminals are posing as deputies with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO), calling individuals and falsely claiming that a loved one has been arrested.

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District unveils new programs, tools

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
By Anna Newhoff, Nassau County Record As Nassau County parents and students prepare to head back to school Monday, the district has launched new tools and programs while celebrating a major academic milestone. Nassau County was ranked the No.
The Board of County Commissioners meets Monday. From left, County Attorney Denise May, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

The Board of County Commissioners meets Monday. From left, County Attorney Denise May, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

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County seeks ROA designation west of I-95

Ashley Chandler
Friday, August 1, 2025
Nassau County is working with the Nassau County Economic Development Board and the North Florida Economic Development Partnership to attain a Rural Area of Opportunity designation from the Florida Department of Commerce.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman gives a presenation Monday to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the 2025-2026 proposed budget and millage rates. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman gives a presenation Monday to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the 2025-2026 proposed budget and millage rates. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

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County plans for receding funds

Ashley Chandler
Friday, August 1, 2025
The Board of County Commissioners made its first budget action for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 on Monday. Nassau County approved tentative millage rates and set its first budget hearing for Sept. 8. The BOCC held a workshop prior to its regularly scheduled meeting Monday.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper pauses for a moment as he tells the details of the scene found at West 12th Avenue home on July 24 at a press conference held at the sheriff’s office July 25. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper pauses for a moment as he tells the details of the scene found at West 12th Avenue home on July 24 at a press conference held at the sheriff’s office July 25. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hilliard shooter pronounced dead

Ashley Chandler
Friday, August 1, 2025
The shooter in the triple killing in Hilliard last week has officially been pronounced dead.The domestic shooting incident at a West 12th Avenue home on the evening of July 24 left three dead, the shooter “clinically dead” and one survivor – a 5-year-old girl.