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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.
Director of Strategic Advancement and Economic Resources Brandy Carvalho presents plans for the new animal services campus at Wednesday's Board of County Commissioner meeting. A more-than $3-million dollar contract for design services was approved. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Director of Strategic Advancement and Economic Resources Brandy Carvalho presents plans for the new animal services campus at Wednesday's Board of County Commissioner meeting. A more-than $3-million dollar contract for design services was approved. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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$3.2M contract for design of animal services campus OK’d 

Ashley Chandler
Friday, September 19, 2025
The Board of County Commissioners approved a $3,220,000 contract at Wednesday morning’s meeting for Professional Design Services for the upcoming Animal Resource Center and Campus. The contract was awarded to FMD Architects, Inc., doing business as Shelter Planners of America.
During the first weekend of September, Nassau County Animal Services partnered with the International Association of Firefighters – Local 3101 (Nassau County Fire Rescue) for an adoption event at Petco in Yulee. Ten animals were adopted during the event. Submitted

During the first weekend of September, Nassau County Animal Services partnered with the International Association of Firefighters – Local 3101 (Nassau County Fire Rescue) for an adoption event at Petco in Yulee. Ten animals were adopted during the event. Submitted

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Animal Services to replace volunteer program, adjust leadership

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Nassau County is making changes to Animal Services. Most recently, the county said it has implemented changes to leadership roles and eyes a big update to its volunteer program.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman gives a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the 2025-2026 proposed budget and millage rates. Submitted

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman gives a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the 2025-2026 proposed budget and millage rates. Submitted

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Changes made to proposed Nassau County budget

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The county is in the final stages of approving this upcoming Fiscal Year’s budget and millage rates.  The first hearing on the millage rates and budget was held at Monday’s regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting.
A customer walks into the tunnel entrance to Madison Scare Park 31st Street Station on Aug. 20 at the front entrance of Spirit Halloween in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A customer walks into the tunnel entrance to Madison Scare Park 31st Street Station on Aug. 20 at the front entrance of Spirit Halloween in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Frights and delights: Locals stock up for spooky season at Spirit Halloween in Yulee

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Through the automatic doors of the old Joann Fabrics that recently closed at the Shoppes at Amelia, visitors are no longer greeted with bright-colored fabrics but by creepy noises, spooky faces and a tunnel entrance to Madison Scare Park 31st Street Station.
From left: Janice Ancrum, Chef Davron Wright, Chef Cavon Norris and Donna Granieri in the kitchen at Nassau County Council on Aging. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

From left: Janice Ancrum, Chef Davron Wright, Chef Cavon Norris and Donna Granieri in the kitchen at Nassau County Council on Aging. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Taking on food insecurity: Council on Aging seeks sponsors for more impactful Thanksgiving lunch

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
This year, the Nassau County Council on Aging aims to counteract food insecurity, a rising concern for Amelia Island seniors. The local nonprofit is postponing its 2026 annual Gala to focus its efforts on its upcoming Thanksgiving fundraiser and luncheon, Giving Seniors Hope.