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Free Biscuits recently hosted an adoption event, Puppy Palooza, on Centre Street. The organization said it wants to use data to determine what people need the most for their pets. Submitted photo

Free Biscuits recently hosted an adoption event, Puppy Palooza, on Centre Street. The organization said it wants to use data to determine what people need the most for their pets. Submitted photo

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Free Biscuits helps with unexpected veterinary costs

Nick Blank
Friday, August 14, 2026
While a person can surrender a pet for a variety of reasons, nothing is more heartbreaking than a high veterinary costs influencing what happens to an animal, a Fernandina Beach nonprofit says.Free Biscuits was founded by Ryan Mendenhall last year after he conceived the idea a few years ago after a...
submitted photo NCSO Undersheriff Jon Hooper addresses 13 alleged gang members arrested at a Department of Justice press conference in Jacksonville. Submitted

submitted photo NCSO Undersheriff Jon Hooper addresses 13 alleged gang members arrested at a Department of Justice press conference in Jacksonville. Submitted

NCSO assists DOJ operation that nets 13 arrests

News Staff
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office worked with the Department of Justice in the investigation and arrest of 13 men accused of drug trafficking.According to the indictment, the “Slime” organization was led by Brian Gregory Brightman and made money through drug trafficking, some of which occurred in...
Some of the committee-members of the Opioid Settlement Task Force at the June 21 committee meeting. From left, Cara Gluck, Chairman Chris Lacambra and Deborah Babin. Image from screenshot

Some of the committee-members of the Opioid Settlement Task Force at the June 21 committee meeting. From left, Cara Gluck, Chairman Chris Lacambra and Deborah Babin. Image from screenshot

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Opioid settlement allocations approved

Ashley Chandler
Friday, August 14, 2026
At the Monday Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners approved the allocations of $430,627 of regional opioid settlement funds to Starting Point, Coalition for Community Health and Inspire to Rise.
Nassau County residents Helen and James Hylton show off their stickers after turning in their early vote Thursday at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County residents Helen and James Hylton show off their stickers after turning in their early vote Thursday at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County 2026 primary election underway

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Early voting began Thursday for the 2026 Primary Election in Nassau County.
Nassau County Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem speaks at the July 27 BOCC meeting about the Interlocal Agreement between Nassau County and the City Fernandina Beach that passes maintenance responsibility of certain CLAM properties purchased in city limits to the Fernandina Beach government. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem speaks at the July 27 BOCC meeting about the Interlocal Agreement between Nassau County and the City Fernandina Beach that passes maintenance responsibility of certain CLAM properties purchased in city limits to the Fernandina Beach government. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County, city collaboration leads recent conservation moves

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Conservation efforts are on the rise in Nassau County and Fernandina Beach. The two local governments are making moves and now collaborating in conservation efforts.
A peacock walks along Scott Road. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A peacock walks along Scott Road. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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The Scott Road squawk

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
When Pam Bell first moved into her Amelia Island home in the 90s; a loud piercing scream outside made her panic. She yelled for her husband; asking him to check if a woman was actively being harmed outside their new home.

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Huppmann responds to ethics question

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Nassau County District Two Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann  is running for a second term on the Board of County Commissioners and has faced scrutiny on a handful of topics during his campaign.
Nassau County staff rakes the sand between a sea turtle nest and the ocean on July 22 on American Beach. The county’s beach raking program was put in place in an effort to avoid the potential negative impacts of tire tracks on new sea turtle hatchlings.

Nassau County staff rakes the sand between a sea turtle nest and the ocean on July 22 on American Beach. The county’s beach raking program was put in place in an effort to avoid the potential negative impacts of tire tracks on new sea turtle hatchlings.

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a clear path to the ocean

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, July 30, 2026
As a record number of sea turtle nests hatch along the coastline of Amelia Island, locals continue to work alongside them in an effort to help things go as smoothly as possible.Nassau County also is stepping up its sea turtle conservation efforts this nesting season.Before the sun sets on the...
Commissioner Alyson McCullough, left, presented a proclamation designating this week as Gullah/Geechee Appreciation Week in Nassau County to Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Queen Quet, middle, and Yulee resident and local representative of the nation Glenda Simmons-Jenkins. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner Alyson McCullough, left, presented a proclamation designating this week as Gullah/Geechee Appreciation Week in Nassau County to Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation Queen Quet, middle, and Yulee resident and local representative of the nation Glenda Simmons-Jenkins. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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It’s Gullah/Geechee Nation appreciation week

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Read in tandem, Commissioner Alyson McCullough and Chieftess Queen Quet proclaimed this week as Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week in Nassau County.According to the proclamation read by McCullough at Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, since 2012 the county has recognized...
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman speaks at the July 27 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman speaks at the July 27 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Nassau County tentative budget moves forward

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners on Monday took the first step in moving forward its budget for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year. The tentative budget and millage rates were outlined Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting.