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The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) announced at the end of October it will split the existing Horticulture position into two primary areas: Environmental and Commercial Horticulture. The new position will be a full-time Environmental Horticulture and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator. UF/IFAS posted this image along with the announcement. Submitted

The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) announced at the end of October it will split the existing Horticulture position into two primary areas: Environmental and Commercial Horticulture. The new position will be a full-time Environmental Horticulture and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator. UF/IFAS posted this image along with the announcement. Submitted

UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension expands

Ashley Chandler
Friday, November 15, 2024
The Nassau County extension program is expanding. The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) announced at the end of October it will split the existing Horticulture position into two primary areas: Environmental and Commercial Horticulture.
Veterans Day Parade 2024. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Veterans Day Parade 2024. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Heroes on parade

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Nassau County celebrated its veterans with the annual Veterans Day parade to honor active and retired military on, Monday, Nov. 11, in downtown Fernandina Beach. Friends and families lined Centre Street to thank the veterans for their service.
Veterans Day 2024

Veterans Day 2024

Honoring our veterans

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
This Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your sacrifice, dedication, and courage have protected the freedoms we cherish. To all veterans, including those in our community: thank you for your service.
Voters were met with advocates for local races as they cast their votes at the Atlantic Recreation Center on election day. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Voters were met with advocates for local races as they cast their votes at the Atlantic Recreation Center on election day. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Nassau County voters turn out

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Nassau County voters came out for the 2024 general election, with more than half casting their ballot early. Nassau County Supervisor of Elections Janet Adkins said 40,271 Nassau County voters voted early, just under 52%.
County Manager Taco Pope speaks at a previous Board of County Commissioner's meeting. Ahead of Halff's presentation at the Oct. 16 BOCC Vision 2050 Workshop, Pope said, "the population is coming, so we have to focus on bringing the jobs so that we can continue to provide quality of life for our citizens.” Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County Manager Taco Pope speaks at a previous Board of County Commissioner's meeting. Ahead of Halff's presentation at the Oct. 16 BOCC Vision 2050 Workshop, Pope said, "the population is coming, so we have to focus on bringing the jobs so that we can continue to provide quality of life for our citizens.” Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Vision 2050 on track to be finalized in December

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
If you live in Nassau County, chances are you have heard about Vision 2050 by now. Vision 2050 popup events, surveys, workshops and community ambassador meetings have been going on all year long and county leaders are approaching the plan’s final phases.  On Oct.
The Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida. Submitted photo

The Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida. Submitted photo

Beacon Shines Again: Lighthouse operating after restoration

News Staff
Friday, November 1, 2024
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has announced the beacon in the Amelia Light has officially been restored and is now active as an aid to navigation. Located at the northern end of Amelia Island, the Amelia Island Light is the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida.
Deputy County Attorney Abigail Jorandby gives a presentation on Nassau County's Municipal Service Taxing Units and Municipal Service Benefit Units on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Deputy County Attorney Abigail Jorandby gives a presentation on Nassau County's Municipal Service Taxing Units and Municipal Service Benefit Units on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

BOCC set to make moves on MSBUs, MSTUs

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, October 31, 2024
On Monday the BOCC received a presentation on Nassau County's Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTU) and Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBU).