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A biker utilizes one of the newly built trails at Nassau Crossing Park. The long-awaited Westside Regional Park will begin construction early next year on Phase One which consists of an amphitheater, airnasium, a large playground, walking trails, a dog park and more. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A biker utilizes one of the newly built trails at Nassau Crossing Park. The long-awaited Westside Regional Park will begin construction early next year on Phase One which consists of an amphitheater, airnasium, a large playground, walking trails, a dog park and more. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Westside Regional Park construction to begin early 2025

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The long-awaited Westside Regional Park will begin construction early next year.  Just under 108 acres of land one mile south of Hilliard at the northwest corner of US 1 and Pratt Siding Road will be home to a park “unlike anything Nassau County has seen.
The Ultimate isn’t for hauling yard waste. Photo courtesy B. Douglas/Autoeditor

The Ultimate isn’t for hauling yard waste. Photo courtesy B. Douglas/Autoeditor

GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate: Defining luxury

Brian Douglas
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Not very long ago, I reviewed GMC’s Sierra Denali 1500 pickup, and since its MSRP was an eye-popping $87,385 with options, I assumed this was about all one could lavish on a truck — at least when powered by petrol. But the GMC premium brand offers more.
Left: A manhole, put in as part of the American Beach Water and Sewer District Project, is shown in American Beach Monday. Right: A fire-hydrant is pictured Monday in front of a U.S. Water Services Corporation pickup in American Beach. U.S. Water Service Corporation was contracted for the construction of the American Beach Water and Sewer Project. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Left: A manhole, put in as part of the American Beach Water and Sewer District Project, is shown in American Beach Monday. Right: A fire-hydrant is pictured Monday in front of a U.S. Water Services Corporation pickup in American Beach. U.S. Water Service Corporation was contracted for the construction of the American Beach Water and Sewer Project. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

American Beach sewer-conversion project near complete

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The American Beach Water and Sewer District is about wrapped up.  Amy Bell, the administrative manager for the Nassau County Manager’s Office, told the News-Leader “It is exciting to see this project coming to an end with residents being able to utilize public water and sewer utilities.
Daniel Marquez ringing bells at the Wildlight Publix. Submitted photo

Daniel Marquez ringing bells at the Wildlight Publix. Submitted photo

Ring in the season

Tracy Dishman
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The familiar ring of holiday bells will soon echo through Nassau County as The Salvation Army Hope House modernizes its legendary Red Kettle Campaign with a new digital volunteer registration system.
The highly anticipated resurfacing of SR 200 project has begun. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The highly anticipated resurfacing of SR 200 project has begun. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Relief Rolls In: SR 200 resurfacing finally underway

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The highly anticipated resurfacing of SR 200 project has begun, starting earlier than originally scheduled by the Florida Department of Transportation. FDOT issued a media release stating that resurfacing between O'Neil Scott Road and the Amelia River, Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge, commenced Monday.
Nassau County Director of Strategic Advancement & Economic Resources Brandy Carvalho speaks early this year on the Conservation Land Acquisition Management Program at a Board of County Commissioners meeting. News-Leader

Nassau County Director of Strategic Advancement & Economic Resources Brandy Carvalho speaks early this year on the Conservation Land Acquisition Management Program at a Board of County Commissioners meeting. News-Leader

CLAM works to re-rank acquisition projects

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Nassau County residents are catching on to the CLAM.
Left: A Nassau County Bicentennial Challenge Coin is shown alongside a Nassau County Vision 2050 sticker. Right: Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, John Martin, left, poses with Commissioner Klynt Farmer next to a Nassau County Vision 2050 rollup banner at a Vision 2050 popup event in April. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Left: A Nassau County Bicentennial Challenge Coin is shown alongside a Nassau County Vision 2050 sticker. Right: Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, John Martin, left, poses with Commissioner Klynt Farmer next to a Nassau County Vision 2050 rollup banner at a Vision 2050 popup event in April. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County asks for input on growth-scenarios

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Vision 2050 is reaching its final stages, and Nassau County has urged residents to give more input. Staff working on the project are looking toward the end which is just the beginning of the updated county Comprehensive Plan.