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Commissioner Klynt Farmer and Sara Clifton, Nassau County CRS coordinator. Submitted

Commissioner Klynt Farmer and Sara Clifton, Nassau County CRS coordinator. Submitted

County raises flood risk awareness

Ashley Chandler
Friday, March 13, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners declared this week as Flood Awareness Week in Nassau County. The awareness week is meant to increase knowledge of flood risk, the availability of flood insurance, flood protection methods and how to prepare for emergencies, the county says.
Plans for the Cornerstone Classical Academy in Wildlight.

Plans for the Cornerstone Classical Academy in Wildlight.

Charter school application approved

Nick Blank
Friday, March 13, 2026
Nassau County’s first charter school set for Wildlight is a step closer after its application was approved by a state committee last month.
The fate of the Penny Press machine in Ship's Lantern is uncertain as pennies fade out of circulation. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

The fate of the Penny Press machine in Ship's Lantern is uncertain as pennies fade out of circulation. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

End of pennies changes payments

Amy Mulligan
Friday, March 13, 2026
Don’t expect exact change when you’re paying with cash if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that will allow retailers and consumers to round up or down to the nearest nickel. The House voted 111-1 Tuesday on the measure (SB 1074). Jacksonville Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon voted against it.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Yulee last week to make several announcements, including that Nassau County will be the recipient of a $6.25 million jobs-growth grant, and it will receive the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation. Nick Blank/News-Leader

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Yulee last week to make several announcements, including that Nassau County will be the recipient of a $6.25 million jobs-growth grant, and it will receive the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation. Nick Blank/News-Leader

County highlights recent economic boost

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Yulee last week to make several announcements, including that Nassau County will be the recipient of a $6.25 million jobs-growth grant, and it will receive the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation.
The 8th grade students from St Micheal Academy meet their senior penpals at NCCOA for an active day at the Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center in Fernandina Beach. Submitted by NCCOA

The 8th grade students from St Micheal Academy meet their senior penpals at NCCOA for an active day at the Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center in Fernandina Beach. Submitted by NCCOA

Intergenerational bonding 

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
After writing heartfelt letters to one another for several months, the seniors from Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) met their 8th grade pen pals from St. Micheal Academy in Fernandina Beach.
The moon rises over the Yulee High School bleechers on Wednesday at the football field and track. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The moon rises over the Yulee High School bleechers on Wednesday at the football field and track. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Local lens: A Yulee moon rise

Ashley Chandler
Friday, March 6, 2026
The moon rises over Yulee High School on Wednesday. In the early morning on Tuesday, a total eclipse occurred, at least partially visible across much of the United States.
County Attorney Denise May speaks at the 2026 Winter Strategic Planning Session. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County Attorney Denise May speaks at the 2026 Winter Strategic Planning Session. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County Attorney weighs legislative impact

Amy Mulligan
Friday, March 6, 2026
More than 1,900 bills have been introduced during the 2026 Legislative Session.  “There are some very fastmoving amendments going on in the legislature right now,” Nassau County Attorney Denise May said.