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The Home Education team won the 2025 Constitution Bowl, coached by Alisa Burbo, Amelia Burbo, Amelia Hawkes, Eva Hawkes and Lauren Walters. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Home Education team won the 2025 Constitution Bowl, coached by Alisa Burbo, Amelia Burbo, Amelia Hawkes, Eva Hawkes and Lauren Walters. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Constitutional champs: Home school team clinches victory in annual Constitution Bowl

Tracy Dishman
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Nassau County’s brightest constitutional scholars faced off Monday night at Wildlight Elementary School as the U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation (USCSF) hosted its annual Constitution Bowl, awarding $15,000 in scholarships to 14 participating students.
Nassau County Manager, Taco Pope. File photo/News-Leader

Nassau County Manager, Taco Pope. File photo/News-Leader

County responds to DOGE

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 4, 2025
Nassau County sent its reply to the state’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), and expressed support for the financial efficiency program. The letter, dated April 2, was signed by County Manager Taco Pope.
Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Sea Turtle Saviors

News Staff
Friday, April 4, 2025
Two juvenile sea turtles, Siesto and Sorrel, were released back to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday at Main Beach.
The Board of County Commissioners meets March 10 in the Commission Chambers. From left, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. File photo/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners meets March 10 in the Commission Chambers. From left, commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. File photo/News-Leader

Locals at BOCC concerned about possible townhome development

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
A few community members attended the March 24 Board of County Commissioners meeting to voice opposition against a developer who has plans to build a few dozen townhomes. The item on the agenda was for rezoning of 5.
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann recommended citizens take a look at the audit done by Purvis Gray & Company, LLP on Monday at the meeting in the Commission Chambers. From left, commissioners Klynt Farmer, Huppmann and Jeff Gray. Submitted

Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann recommended citizens take a look at the audit done by Purvis Gray & Company, LLP on Monday at the meeting in the Commission Chambers. From left, commissioners Klynt Farmer, Huppmann and Jeff Gray. Submitted

Report boosts county confidence in budgets

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Nassau County seemingly has little to fear when it comes to audits. A partner for Purvis Gray & Company, LLP on Monday said Nassau County leaders and staff are doing a "fantastic job.
Adam Olsen of the Planning Department gives a staff presentation during the Quasi Judicial Public Hearing on March 10 over the final development plan modifications for Buckhead II Phases 3 and 4 of Buckhead Planned Unit Development. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Adam Olsen of the Planning Department gives a staff presentation during the Quasi Judicial Public Hearing on March 10 over the final development plan modifications for Buckhead II Phases 3 and 4 of Buckhead Planned Unit Development. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Board approves final construction contract for AIPT

Ashley Chandler
Friday, March 21, 2025
County leaders worked through a lengthy agenda Monday after canceling their regular monthly Wednesday meeting. The Board of County Commissioners spent two and a half hours recognizing hardworking professionals, conducting two public hearings and approving several key actions.

County to hold open house for Blackrock Cove Park

News Staff
Friday, March 21, 2025
Nassau County announced an Open House will be held for the future Blackrock Cove Park on March 27. Attendees will be able to speak with Parks and Recreation staff and hear a conceptual design overview of Blackrock Cove Park.

Extension announces 4-H summer camp schedule, plant clinics

News Staff
Friday, March 21, 2025
Every summer, 4-H extension agents host several day camps.  The extension office says the camps extend across varying topics and day camps will be offered for all age categories.  The camps generally last three to five days and are held at the extension office.