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County OK’s purchase of church parcel for roadway extension

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 17, 2026
A “major safety improvement” is moving along in Yulee.  The Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday approved the purchase of a parcel of land from the Yulee Methodist Church, Inc. for $215,931.85. The parcel will be used for the Christian Way extension project.
Dr. Alan Miller accepts a Proclamation on behalf of Dr. Kirkwood Adams, Jr., recognizing Dr. Adams contributions to heart failure care, medical research and professional education. Submitted photo

Dr. Alan Miller accepts a Proclamation on behalf of Dr. Kirkwood Adams, Jr., recognizing Dr. Adams contributions to heart failure care, medical research and professional education. Submitted photo

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Heart Failure Management Conference underway at Omni Resort

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 17, 2026
Thursday marked the official start of a nationwide medical conference held annually on Amelia Island. The Heart Failure Management Conference was first held on the island in 1996. On Wednesday, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners recognized the conference’s founder Dr. Kirkwood F.
U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean spoke at a Federated Republican Women of Nassau meeting at Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Friday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean spoke at a Federated Republican Women of Nassau meeting at Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Friday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Rep. Bean emphasizes elections, political outlook

Nick Blank
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
At Fernandina Beach Golf Course on Friday, U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean pushed voters to the polls for the national and state August and November races. Speaking to the Federated Republican Women of Nassau, Bean asked voters not to take Nassau’s Republican credentials for granted.
Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Commissioner Martin battling undisclosed health concerns

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will have only four members present in person at meetings for an unforeseeable period of time. Commissioner John Martin currently is battling undisclosed health issues.

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Callahan man held on sex offender charges in Georgia

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A Callahan man is held without bond in Rome, Georgia on sexual offender charges. Donald Lawrence Nichols, 58, of Callahan, faces felony charges of grooming of a minor for a sexual offense and obscene internet contact with a child.

Publix back in business

News Staff
Monday, July 6, 2026
Sentiments of excitement and relief were shared by the those waiting in line for the opening of the rebuilt Publix in Fernandina Beach.“The universe is back in order,” Fernandina Beach City Commissioner Genece Minshew said ahead of the ribbon cutting.

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NCSD earns ‘A’ grade, drops to No. 2 in state

Nick Blank
Friday, July 3, 2026
The Nassau County School District is the second-best district in the state, earning another overall ‘A’ grade while placing high in most subjects. The District received 13 A’s and one ‘B’ grade, which was West Nassau High, according to the Florida Department of Education.