Regional

County seeks Chamber regroup on stance

Ashley Chandler
Friday, June 27, 2025
At Wednesday’s Board of County Commissioners, a consensus was made for County Manager Taco Pope to draft a letter in response to the Chamber of Commerce’s recent official stance statement and column written by the organization's president.

County property values top $30B

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The value of properties in Nassau County continues to rise, with a 9% increase over last year, according to the property appraiser’s office. Nassau County Property Appraiser Kevin Lilly said the total market value of county properties is more than $30 billion.
Richard Restiano on Sunday primes Pocket Park for Make Music Day. Restiano, president of Nassau Council of Arts and Culture, said several events will be held at Pocket Park on June 21 for the inaugural event. Currently scheduled are Amelia Music Studio and Les DeMerle and the Rimshots. Restiano encouraged families to bring their kids to join in the drum circle, saying he had a number of free pairs drum sticks to hand out to willing participants. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Richard Restiano on Sunday primes Pocket Park for Make Music Day. Restiano, president of Nassau Council of Arts and Culture, said several events will be held at Pocket Park on June 21 for the inaugural event. Currently scheduled are Amelia Music Studio and Les DeMerle and the Rimshots. Restiano encouraged families to bring their kids to join in the drum circle, saying he had a number of free pairs drum sticks to hand out to willing participants. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Perfect harmony: Arts group brings worldwide day of music to locals

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
An annual global event celebrates an ideology that people from different backgrounds and foundational beliefs can share: Music is a right that all people should be able to enjoy.Make Music Day, the largest music event in the world held June 21, has made its way to Nassau County.
Paddlers take part in the 2024 Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. The annual event is set for June 21. File photo

Paddlers take part in the 2024 Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. The annual event is set for June 21. File photo

Annual Paddle for Veterans event this month

Ashley Chandler
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Outdoor-lovers have an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors to support veterans this month during the annual Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans event. The 9- to 10-mile paddle crossing the Cumberland Sound is set for June 21.
Interim Assistant Planning Director Holly Coyle at a previous Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting. File photo/News-Leader

Interim Assistant Planning Director Holly Coyle at a previous Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting. File photo/News-Leader

Industry jobs on the rise in Nassau 

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Nassau Prosperity Alliance reported a higher rate of targeted industry jobs in Nassau County in 2024. The group of local economic leaders released its 2024 report at the end of May.
The Board of County Commissioners meets May 12 in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners meets May 12 in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner to state legislators: "Do better"

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, May 29, 2025
BOCC had a short break this month when their regularly scheduled third meeting of the month was canceled for falling on Memorial Day. That didn’t stop county leaders from moving along with business as usual. The board made several notable actions at its two meetings, May 12 and 21.
Nassau County Stormwater Director Katie Peay speaks at a previous Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County Stormwater Director Katie Peay speaks at a previous Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Thomas Creek Watershed residents seeing relief

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Nassau County is making real progress in its plan to relieve residents dealing with flooding concerns in the Thomas Creek Watershed. The county put in an application for another grant this month, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for $244,729.