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Community Newspapers Regional Publisher Foy Maloy shares news about the growth of the Fernandina Beach News-Leader, and why Local Matters. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Community Newspapers Regional Publisher Foy Maloy shares news about the growth of the Fernandina Beach News-Leader, and why Local Matters. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

NEWS-LEADER UPDATE: We’re still growing

Foy Maloy
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
As stewards of Florida’s oldest newspaper, we take our role in the community seriously. We are the local newspaper of record, the go-to source for local information and the recorders of local history.
From left, Gullah-Geechee elder Gloria Jean Thomas, Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann and Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah-Geechee Nation, pose with the Nassau County proclamation naming July 27-Aug. 4 as Gullah-Geechee Nation Appreciation Week in the county. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

From left, Gullah-Geechee elder Gloria Jean Thomas, Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann and Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah-Geechee Nation, pose with the Nassau County proclamation naming July 27-Aug. 4 as Gullah-Geechee Nation Appreciation Week in the county. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Gullah-Geechee Appreciation Week

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 19, 2024
Next week many of the lone speakers of the only true African American Creole language of the continental United States will celebrate their heritage, and Nassau County has joined in the efforts.
Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers. Submitted photo

Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers. Submitted photo

Judge sentences killer to death for deputy’s 2021 murder

Tracy Dishman
Friday, July 19, 2024
Patrick McDowell, who fatally shot Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyers during a traffic stop nearly three years ago, was sentenced to death by a judge on Wednesday. In April, a jury voted 11-1 to recommend the death penalty for McDowell, who had pleaded guilty to the murder.
Darren Marsh of the Road and Bridge Department, center left, and Public Works Director Doug Podiak, center right, stand with county workers who have taken part in the the Nassau County Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program. Marsh and Podiak hold the 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties given to the program. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Darren Marsh of the Road and Bridge Department, center left, and Public Works Director Doug Podiak, center right, stand with county workers who have taken part in the the Nassau County Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program. Marsh and Podiak hold the 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties given to the program. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County Apprenticeship Program awarded for innovation, success

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 19, 2024
The Nassau County Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program is now an award-winning program. The educational program was recognized with a 2024 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
Nassau Decides 2024

Nassau Decides 2024

Candidate profiles: Supervisor of Elections

News Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Janet Adkins campaign announcement, seeks reelection in August primary Janet Adkins, Nassau County Supervisor of Election announced that she is seeking a second term of office in the August 20 primary. Adkins has served as the incumbent Nassau County Supervisor of Elections since January 2021.
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce held a forum for the BOCC District 3 seat. The currently-seated Commissioner Jeff Gray and his opponent Lynn Newcomer were there to answer questions. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce held a forum for the BOCC District 3 seat. The currently-seated Commissioner Jeff Gray and his opponent Lynn Newcomer were there to answer questions. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Chamber holds county commissioner forums

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Last week the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce held candidate forums for the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) District 3 and 5 seats. Two current commissioners prepare to face opponents in this upcoming election.
Sheriff Bill Leeper stands beside a sign that designates a secure, neutral location for parents sharing custody to safely transfer their children. Submitted photo

Sheriff Bill Leeper stands beside a sign that designates a secure, neutral location for parents sharing custody to safely transfer their children. Submitted photo

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Nassau County establishes Child Custody Exchange Safe Zone

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Nassau County Sheriff's Office has introduced a dedicated Child Custody Exchange Safe Zone, providing a secure, neutral location for parents sharing custody to safely transfer their children.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman presented the anticipated impacts on Nassau County if the tax exemptions implemented into the Live Local Act were left in place. Staff recommended that the BOCC consider electing to not exempt property under the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption and commissioners agreed. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman presented the anticipated impacts on Nassau County if the tax exemptions implemented into the Live Local Act were left in place. Staff recommended that the BOCC consider electing to not exempt property under the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption and commissioners agreed. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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BOCC says they will not exempt property owners eligible under Live Local Act

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 12, 2024
On Monday, county staff recommended that the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners consider electing to not exempt property under the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption and commissioners agreed.
A temporary art installation was once on this pedestal in front of the courthouse on Centre Street. The base now homes a trash can. Nassau Council of Arts and Culture President Richard Restiano worked with the artist to bring the piece to the city. NCAC wants to work with the city on its Arts in Public Places program, which the city is considering placing under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Photo courtesy NCAC

A temporary art installation was once on this pedestal in front of the courthouse on Centre Street. The base now homes a trash can. Nassau Council of Arts and Culture President Richard Restiano worked with the artist to bring the piece to the city. NCAC wants to work with the city on its Arts in Public Places program, which the city is considering placing under the direction of Parks and Recreation. Photo courtesy NCAC

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City may shift public arts program to Parks and Rec

Julia Roberts
Friday, July 12, 2024
The Fernandina Beach City Commission will consider giving control over art placed in public areas to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department, after the organization that established rules governing public art was sunsetted.