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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

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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

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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

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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.
Image from Nassau County staff presentation

Image from Nassau County staff presentation

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County considers powered paragliding dangers

Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 23, 2025
Out at Main Beach on any given day, visitors might look up to see, no, not a bird or a plane, but a powered paraglider.  On Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation on powered paragliders.
Deputy County Manager and County Engineer Robert Companion speaks at the May 12 Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Deputy County Manager and County Engineer Robert Companion speaks at the May 12 Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Another 18 miles to be resurfaced this year in county

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By October, Nassau County will have resurfaced 78 miles of road under its Pavement Management Plan.  The Board of County Commissioners approved a $5,183,116.20 contract with Hubbard Construction last week for continuing work on the plan.
Nassau County Senior Planner/Designer Josh Macbeth speaks Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. News-Leader

Nassau County Senior Planner/Designer Josh Macbeth speaks Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. News-Leader

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County responds to T2TDO concerns

Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 16, 2025
As county leaders approach the date set to hear the final reading to adopt the Timber to Tides Design Overlay Community Based Design Standards, some residents still have questions and concerns.
This dredging equipment is being staged in the Dolphin Parking lot at Main Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

This dredging equipment is being staged in the Dolphin Parking lot at Main Beach. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

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What is takes to protect Amelia Island’s beaches

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Amelia Island’s beaches are beautiful, and wide enough for locals and visitors to share. However, the condition of those beaches is not an accident but rather a coordinated effort between the City of Fernandina Beach, the Navy and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center works with Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Wild Amelia and the city of Fernandina Beach to host rehabilitated Sea Turtle release events at Main Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center works with Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Wild Amelia and the city of Fernandina Beach to host rehabilitated Sea Turtle release events at Main Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Sea turtles, coastal animals a major part of Amelia Island culture

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Mary Duffy of the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch said sea turtle season has started out with a bang.  Volunteers have already marked over a dozon nests and counting.