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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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Nassau County: Commissioners approve $14.8M CR121 contract

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
County Road 121 is about to get a makeover.  On Monday, Nassau County approved “probably the largest” contract the board has been a part of, according to Commissioner Jeff Gray.
Duncan Davis holding baby shark caught on the exertion. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Duncan Davis holding baby shark caught on the exertion. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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Shark catching on American Beach: Amelia Island Land Based Shark Charter

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Amelia Island Land Based Shark Charter is a business that specializes in catching sharks off the shore of American Beach. Owner Alberto Vanegas is a local fisherman who runs the service, offering participants a six-hour window (per charter) to capture a shark.

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Board approves $14.8M CR121 contract

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 25, 2025
County Road 121 is about to get a long-awaited makeover. On Monday, Nassau County approved “probably the largest” contract the board has been a part of, according to Commissioner Jeff Gray.
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, July 25, 2025
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper spoke in a somber tone Friday morning as he told the details of a scene at a West 12th Avenue home in Hilliard.  The domestic shooting incident on the evening of July 24 left three dead, the shooter in critical condition and one survivor – a 5-year-old girl.
Automobiles are shown at American Beach on May 1. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Automobiles are shown at American Beach on May 1. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Some American Beach residents disappointed with county

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Some residents of American Beach say they’re disappointed with Nassau County.On July 16, County Manager Taco Pope gave a brief presentation and asked the Board of County Commissioners to set a date for a hearing to discuss proposed changes to the county’s beach recreation regulations.
American Beach is a popular spot for beach driving and fishing in Nassau County. The Board of County Commissioners is set to review recommendations to update its beach activity ordinance, particularly related to beach driving and endangered species. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

American Beach is a popular spot for beach driving and fishing in Nassau County. The Board of County Commissioners is set to review recommendations to update its beach activity ordinance, particularly related to beach driving and endangered species. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Changes signaled for beach drivers

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 18, 2025
The county is reviewing recommendations to update its beach driving regulations. At Wednesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, County Manager Taco Pope gave a presentation regarding proposed beach activity amendments. A public hearing was set for Aug.
Cassidy Taylor, economic recovery coordinator for Northeast Florida Regional Council, presented the council’s shrimping industry recommendations Monday to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Cassidy Taylor, economic recovery coordinator for Northeast Florida Regional Council, presented the council’s shrimping industry recommendations Monday to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County hears shrimping industry recommendations

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 18, 2025
The Nassau County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation Wednesday on the Northeast Florida Shrimping Industry Market Study. Cassidy Taylor, economic recovery coordinator for Northeast Florida Regional Council, gave the presentation along with the council’s industry recommendations.

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County: Look out for scam emails

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Nassau County is warning citizens to be vigilant when it comes to emails that appear to be from county staff. “It has come to our attention that scam emails are circulating that appear to come from Nassau County staff.
Five law enforcement officers with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office were arrested and released without paying bail. In total, the officers are accused of stealing $14,007.86. Sergeants Brian Blackwell, Wilfred “Bill” Quick, Joshua Huffmon and Kellam Paolillo and deputies Henry Holmberg III and Michael Brandon all were arrested at the beginning of July after a six-week investigation that stemmed from an internal tip. A sixth employee avoided arrest with a termination offer.

Five law enforcement officers with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office were arrested and released without paying bail. In total, the officers are accused of stealing $14,007.86. Sergeants Brian Blackwell, Wilfred “Bill” Quick, Joshua Huffmon and Kellam Paolillo and deputies Henry Holmberg III and Michael Brandon all were arrested at the beginning of July after a six-week investigation that stemmed from an internal tip. A sixth employee avoided arrest with a termination offer.

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Deputies arrested for pay deceit

News Staff
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Five law enforcement officers with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office have been arrested and released without paying bail. A sixth employee avoided arrest with a termination offer. In total, the officers are accused of stealing $14,007.86.