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Sheriff Bill Leeper fires the ceremonial first shots at the South Range of the Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex at the Ribbon Cutting event held in 2022 for Phase One of the regional training complex. Submitted photo

Sheriff Bill Leeper fires the ceremonial first shots at the South Range of the Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex at the Ribbon Cutting event held in 2022 for Phase One of the regional training complex. Submitted photo

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Public Safety Training Complex: Room to Grow

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Just off County Road 108, a 40-acre plot of land is home to a training complex that remains under construction but is in-use. The county is constructing the Nassau County Public Safety Training Complex project in phases.
From left, Ron Flick, Linda Morris, Todd Ericksen, Wynn Fendig and Jerry Hinson convene Jan. 21 for the Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board Workshop on the Timber to Tides Design Overlay.

From left, Ron Flick, Linda Morris, Todd Ericksen, Wynn Fendig and Jerry Hinson convene Jan. 21 for the Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board Workshop on the Timber to Tides Design Overlay.

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Timber to Tides design plan will guide Nassau’s S.R. 200 growth

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
In the next couple of months Nassau County will consider implementing the Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO). The Planning and Zoning Board held a workshop Jan. 21 to review a presentation from Josh MacBeth, senior planner/design with the Planning Department.
The "teal team" won the kickball tournament at Government Field Day, an events held by the Board of County Commissioners for county staff and families. The teal team was made up of members of the Clerks' office. Submitted

The "teal team" won the kickball tournament at Government Field Day, an events held by the Board of County Commissioners for county staff and families. The teal team was made up of members of the Clerks' office. Submitted

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County holds field day for staff

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Nassau County held its Government Field Day for a second year on Saturday. On Tuesday, the county shared details and photos of the event, held for county employees and their families.
The Sheriff's Office shared this on social media to advertise for the free Women's Self Defense Class next week. Submitted

The Sheriff's Office shared this on social media to advertise for the free Women's Self Defense Class next week. Submitted

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NCSO to host women’s self-defense class

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Next week, local women will join the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to learn to defend themselves. The free Women’s Self-Defense Class, to be held 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, focuses on “situational awareness and basic self-defense techniques.
From left, Alyssa Vinson, UF/IFAS Hillsborough County extension agent, Dr. Hector Pérez and Taylor Clem, Nassau County extension agent, pose for a photo together in a traveling studio the duo set up at the state Florida-Friendly Landscaping office in Gainesville to record an episode of Cultivating Curiosity. Vinson and Clem, cohosts, interviewed Pérez for the first episode of 2025, titled A Couple of Seed Geeks. Submitted photo

From left, Alyssa Vinson, UF/IFAS Hillsborough County extension agent, Dr. Hector Pérez and Taylor Clem, Nassau County extension agent, pose for a photo together in a traveling studio the duo set up at the state Florida-Friendly Landscaping office in Gainesville to record an episode of Cultivating Curiosity. Vinson and Clem, cohosts, interviewed Pérez for the first episode of 2025, titled A Couple of Seed Geeks. Submitted photo

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UF/IFAS Extension podcast inspires 'curiosity,' 'wonder'

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, January 30, 2025
A podcast hosted by a local educator shares the “endlessly fascinating and inspiring” world of plants through expert’s eyes.
Deputy County Manager Robert Companion speaks 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

Deputy County Manager Robert Companion speaks 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

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Potential $400K grant will provide new data on river basins

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
On Monday the Board of County Commissioners approved two grant applications that have local conservationists clapping.
The Board of County Commissioners navigate a new computer program it will be using going forward at meetings. 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 navigate a new computer program it will be using going forward at meetings. 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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BOCC tests out new computer program at Monday's meeting

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Board of County Commissioners had a short meeting Monday and tested out a new computer program it will use at meetings moving forward.  County commissioners used the program to submit votes and indicate their desire to speak on agenda items.
Ice covers trees Wednesday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Ice covers trees Wednesday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Nassau handles icy conditions

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Nassau County may get a break from the ice this weekend, but local leaders remain vigilant. Forecasts have fluctuated for upcoming days, but temperatures in some parts of the county could reach the 50s this weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures reaching the 60s midweek.
The traveling Memorial Wall will make its way to the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds this April. Submitted photo

The traveling Memorial Wall will make its way to the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds this April. Submitted photo

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Traveling Memorial Wall comes to fairgrounds in April

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will make its way to the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds for the first time this April. The Town of Hilliard is cohosting the free event with the VFW Post 10095 and Hanging With Heroes Monthly Market.
Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann and the Board of County Commissioner presented a proclamation to American Beach residents on Jan. 13 declaring Jan. 31 as American Beach Day and recognizing the historic district's 90th anniversary. From left: Huppmann, Beverly Davis, Carolyn Jones, Erving Gilyard and Joe Hayman. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann and the Board of County Commissioner presented a proclamation to American Beach residents on Jan. 13 declaring Jan. 31 as American Beach Day and recognizing the historic district's 90th anniversary. From left: Huppmann, Beverly Davis, Carolyn Jones, Erving Gilyard and Joe Hayman. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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90 Historic Years: County proclaims Jan. 31 as American Beach Day

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, January 23, 2025
American Beach is celebrating its 90th anniversary. Residents of the historic district say the milestone is a big deal. Erving Gilyard, a Nassau County native and American Beach resident, said, “It’s just exciting to me, it really is.