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The Island Walk Publix will close April 26 for an 18-month remodel. Photo by Todd Wilson/News-Leader

The Island Walk Publix will close April 26 for an 18-month remodel. Photo by Todd Wilson/News-Leader

Publix to build state-of-the-art grocery shopping experience

News Staff
Friday, April 18, 2025
When the new Publix at Island Walk Shopping Center on Amelia Island sees its remodel complete next year, shoppers will be greeted with a larger, state-of-the-art facility offering new amenities compared to the current grocery store.
Director of Nassau County Emergency Management (EM) Tim Cooper told the Board of County Commissioner on Wednesday, that EM is concerned it will lose crucial state and federal grant funding in the coming years. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Director of Nassau County Emergency Management (EM) Tim Cooper told the Board of County Commissioner on Wednesday, that EM is concerned it will lose crucial state and federal grant funding in the coming years. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Emergency Management facing federal, state funding concerns

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 18, 2025
Director of Nassau County Emergency Management (EM) Tim Cooper said EM faces the probability that it will lose funding from the federal and state governments. Cooper gave an annual update to the Board of County Commissioners at its Wednesday meeting.
Several occasions of someone leaving tire tracks on the multi-purpose fields at Tributary Park have prompted canceled games and a public outreach campaign by the county, in an effort to inform the public of effects vandalisms can cause to the community. Submitted photo

Several occasions of someone leaving tire tracks on the multi-purpose fields at Tributary Park have prompted canceled games and a public outreach campaign by the county, in an effort to inform the public of effects vandalisms can cause to the community. Submitted photo

Donuts on soccer fields prompt county action

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 18, 2025
Vandalism at a Nassau County park has prompted a public outreach campaign. Nassau county communications staff posted a video online in an effort to educate the public about vandalisms at parks and public spaces and prompt them to take action to stop it.
Discount Tire is being constructed at 464069 SR 200, in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Discount Tire is being constructed at 464069 SR 200, in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Discount Tire nearly constructed on SR-200

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
State Road 200 is home to another tire shop. It’s not complete yet, but construction is moving along. Discount Tire will open at 464069 SR 200, in Yulee.
Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann presented to Nassau County Animal Care & Control staff a proclamation recognizing this week as National Animal Control Appreciation Week on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann presented to Nassau County Animal Care & Control staff a proclamation recognizing this week as National Animal Control Appreciation Week on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

BOCC proclaims this week Animal Control Appreciation Week

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
On Monday, the Board of County Commissioners recognized National Animal Control Appreciation Week. The national week of appreciation is April 13 through 19. Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann presented the proclamation to members of Nassau County Animal Care & Control.
Nassau County's complimentary Vision 2050 stickers. News-Leader

Nassau County's complimentary Vision 2050 stickers. News-Leader

County asks for public input on final Vision 2050 draft

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Nassau County announced it has completed its final Draft Vision 2050 Plan and will hold several community workshops to present it to the public.  The draft plan is available online for public comment until May 23.
Captain Michael R. Adams runs the Fernandina Beach-based Adams Shrimp and has been named the 2025 Shrimp Festival Grand Marshal. Submitted photo

Captain Michael R. Adams runs the Fernandina Beach-based Adams Shrimp and has been named the 2025 Shrimp Festival Grand Marshal. Submitted photo

Captain Mike Adams, Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Parade Grand Marshal

Guest Columnist
Friday, April 11, 2025
Captain Michael R. Adams runs the Fernandina Beach-based Adams Shrimp company, one of only six active shrimping operations in the North Florida area, and one of the last remaining license holders allowed to catch shrimp for food in Florida’s inland waters. Started in 1974 by Adams, a U.S.
From left, Parks & Recreation Operations Manager Jason Brown, District Two Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson and Kimley-Horn's Landscape Architect Analyst Hannah Miracle look at the conceptual design plan and inspiration imagery for Blackrock Cove Park at the Open House held March 27 at the site of Blackrock Cove Park, across from Crews Creek Avenue. Commissioner Jeff Gray who represents the district the park is in, also was in attendance at the event. Submitted

From left, Parks & Recreation Operations Manager Jason Brown, District Two Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson and Kimley-Horn's Landscape Architect Analyst Hannah Miracle look at the conceptual design plan and inspiration imagery for Blackrock Cove Park at the Open House held March 27 at the site of Blackrock Cove Park, across from Crews Creek Avenue. Commissioner Jeff Gray who represents the district the park is in, also was in attendance at the event. Submitted

County unveils Blackrock Cove Park plans

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, April 10, 2025
The county is forging ahead with plans to expand recreational options to Nassau County residents. Most recently, the county unveiled the conceptual plan for Blackrock Cove Park.