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Commissioner Alyson McCullough expresses her excitement about the final two purchases in Phase 1 of the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner Alyson McCullough expresses her excitement about the final two purchases in Phase 1 of the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan on Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County makes two more purchases in Thomas Creek Implementation Plan

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Nassau County continued Phase 1 of the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan on Monday with two more purchases. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved the third and fourth property purchases in the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan.
From left, Representative Dean Black, Senator Clay Yarborough and Nassau County Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann meet on Nov. 18 in the Commissioners Chambers for the annual Nassau County Legislative Delegation meeting. Submitted photo

From left, Representative Dean Black, Senator Clay Yarborough and Nassau County Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann meet on Nov. 18 in the Commissioners Chambers for the annual Nassau County Legislative Delegation meeting. Submitted photo

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Yarborough, Black hear local input

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Last week, Senator Clay Yarborough and Representative Dean Black heard funding needs and local concerns from Nassau County. The annual Nassau County Legislative Delegation meeting was held Nov. 18 to select a chairman and vice chairman of the delegation.
A North Atlantic right whale named Horton is pictured with her newborn calf. Photo by Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA permit #26919

A North Atlantic right whale named Horton is pictured with her newborn calf. Photo by Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, taken under NOAA permit #26919

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Nassau County's Wild Neighbors: Right whale calving season begins

Ashley Chandler
Friday, November 15, 2024
Nassau County holds the North Atlantic right whale near and dear, advocating for them more than almost any other creature in the area. Visitors and locals of the island, during the months of November through April, have a unique opportunity to see a right whale cow with her calf just off the shore.
The Opioid Settlement Task Force meets on Nov. 7 to review Opioid Settlement Project Submissions for Opioid Settlement Funds from Starting Point Behavioral Health; The Coalition for Community Health; and Inspire to Rise, all totaling $615,497 in funding requests. From left, Laureen Pagel, Greg Roland, Vice Chairman Cara Gluck, Chairman Chris LaCombre, Alissa Myatt and Deborah Babin.

The Opioid Settlement Task Force meets on Nov. 7 to review Opioid Settlement Project Submissions for Opioid Settlement Funds from Starting Point Behavioral Health; The Coalition for Community Health; and Inspire to Rise, all totaling $615,497 in funding requests. From left, Laureen Pagel, Greg Roland, Vice Chairman Cara Gluck, Chairman Chris LaCombre, Alissa Myatt and Deborah Babin.

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Opioid Task Force hears requests for settlement funding

Ashley Chandler
Friday, November 15, 2024
The Opioid Settlement Task Force has some decisions to make.  On Nov.
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

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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

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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.