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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.
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

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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).
From left, commissioners A.M. "Hupp" Huppman, Klynt Farmer, Chairman John Martin, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough meet Monday in the Commissioners Chambers. Submitted photo

From left, commissioners A.M. "Hupp" Huppman, Klynt Farmer, Chairman John Martin, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough meet Monday in the Commissioners Chambers. Submitted photo

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BOCC makes first purchases in Thomas Creek Implementation Plan

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Board of County Commissioners met Monday for its last meeting of October.  The most exciting approvals of the night for county leaders were the two real sale property agreements signed as part of Phase 1 of the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan.
Look for a special publication in the Wednesday, Oct. 23, edition of the News-Leader with a schedule of events.

Look for a special publication in the Wednesday, Oct. 23, edition of the News-Leader with a schedule of events.

Right Whale Festival Returns to Amelia Island Nov. 2-3

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The annual Right Whale Festival will return to Amelia Island, Florida, with more than 100 exhibitors and many new fun and educational events. The festival will be held Nov 2-3 at Main Beach Park in Fernandina Beach beginning at 10 a.m.