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The Board of County Commissioners meet April 28 in the Commissioners Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners meet April 28 in the Commissioners Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County approves $975K purchase for shave bridge viewshed

Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 9, 2025
Aside from formally opposing Bill 1221 and making moves on parks and trails, the county approved an item that will protect the view for drivers traveling on or off the Shave Bridge, and another that will keep work moving efficiently on County Road 121.
Deputy County Manager Robert Companion speaks at the April 28 Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commissioners Chambers. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Deputy County Manager Robert Companion speaks at the April 28 Board of County Commissioners meeting in the Commissioners Chambers. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County stays on track with parks and trails projects

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Nassau County has said it is focusing its energy on preparing for expected growth. Leaders expect the county's population to nearly double by 2050. Aside from public safety, infrastructure and conservation, staff is particularly focused on parks and trails.
The 2025 Shrimp Fest Parade was held Thursday. The Ritz-Carlton's float, pictured, won Best Large Business. Photo by Penny Glackin/Special to the News-Leader

The 2025 Shrimp Fest Parade was held Thursday. The Ritz-Carlton's float, pictured, won Best Large Business. Photo by Penny Glackin/Special to the News-Leader

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Shrimp shine at 60th Shrimp Fest

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival was a huge success according to organizers. Maria Coppola of Coppola PR told the News-Leader the festival was attended by an estimated 150,000 people.
Mark Dawkins, acting chair for Save Historic American Beach, Inc. speaks at a press conference Wednesday to discuss the lawsuit the nonprofit filed against Nassau County on Tuesday in an attempt to end beach driving at American Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Mark Dawkins, acting chair for Save Historic American Beach, Inc. speaks at a press conference Wednesday to discuss the lawsuit the nonprofit filed against Nassau County on Tuesday in an attempt to end beach driving at American Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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The legal battle over beach driving: American Beach nonprofit hosts press conference

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Some American Beach residents are going head to head with Nassau County to stop beach driving at the historic district’s beaches.  On Wednesday, Save Historic American Beach, Inc.
A loggerhead Sea Turtle was the first to nest on Amelia Island this year. Submitted photos

A loggerhead Sea Turtle was the first to nest on Amelia Island this year. Submitted photos

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Sea turtle season arrives early

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, May 1, 2025
A loggerhead Sea Turtle is the first to nest on Amelia Island this year. “It is the earliest loggerhead that we’ve ever had,” Mary Duffy of Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch said.  The nest was discovered and marked off Wednesday.
Fernandina Beach employee Chad Manning hand crafted and sealed the time capsule that was buried at the visitor’s center on Centre Street, and helped bury it Wednesday. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach employee Chad Manning hand crafted and sealed the time capsule that was buried at the visitor’s center on Centre Street, and helped bury it Wednesday. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

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A message to the 2075 Fernandina Beach, city buries time capsule

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The city of Fernandina Beach wrapped a present that will be opened by future Fernandinans Wednesday when it buried a time capsule. The time capsule burial marks the city’s 200th year, City Manager Sarah Campbell said. “Cities that reach their 200th birthday are few and far between,” Campbell said.
Maurie Dugger, director of community engagement for the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday to urge commissioners to speak up against House Bill 1221. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Maurie Dugger, director of community engagement for the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting Monday to urge commissioners to speak up against House Bill 1221. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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BOCC 'strongly opposes' Bill 1221 that would dissolve TDC, restrict tourist tax fund usage

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A public comment pushed county leaders into action Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Deputy County Manager Robert Companion speaks at the April 14 Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting, in the Commission Chambers. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Deputy County Manager Robert Companion speaks at the April 14 Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting, in the Commission Chambers. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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CR121 reconstruction begins this summer

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 25, 2025
This month, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has allocated millions of dollars, including just under $4.5 million to go to the reconstruction of County Road 121. Construction on CR 121 is set to begin this summer with Phase 1, reconstruction of CR 121 from County Road 119 to US 1.