Mike Adams, also known as Billy Bartram, stands in front of Egans Creek River on Saturday after giving an Interpretive Talk about Bartram and his travels. Photo by Ashley Chandler
Regional
Simple structures with front verandas, Florida Cracker houses became part of the vernacular architecture of Florida. Shown is a pioneer home preserved at the Forest Capital Museum State Park in Perry. Submitted
Treasures of Nassau: Frontier Florida
Pamela Bushnell
The News-Leader is running a series throughout the year on the history of Fernandina and Nassau County in celebration of the 200th anniversary of both.
Friday, April 12, 2024
NCSO ‘Operation Spring Cleaning.' Submitted photo
NCSO ‘Operation Spring Cleaning’
News Staff
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on recent “Operation Spring Cleaning,” which took place between the months of February and March 2024.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Vice Chairman A.M. “Hupp” Huppman shakes hands with and presents a proclamation to Nassau County Animal Care and Control staff member T. Maguire. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed next week, April 14-20, as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week in the county. Photo by Ashley Chandler
Next week is Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week in Nassau County
Ashley Chandler
A scared dog scurries across a busy intersection, not sure where to go or how to get away from the loud, fast-moving vehicles. Drivers may call 911, but the officers that usually come out to rescue the animals belong to a different government entity.
Friday, April 12, 2024
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners met Monday for its twice-monthly meeting, from left, Deputy County Attorney, Abigail Jorandby, Assistant County Manager, Marshall Eyerman, County Manager, Taco Pope, County Attorney, Denise May, County Commissioners A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann, Klynt Farmer, John Martin, Jeff Gray and Alyson McCullough. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
BOCC approves execution of $1.5M grant from FDOT
Ashley Chandler
A sharp turn that drivers in Nassau County have taken for years is finally going to be improved with the help of a $1.5 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Nassau County clerk announces retirement
News Staff
After decades of public service, Clerk John A. Crawford has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this current term. Crawford has served as the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for four consecutive terms, beginning January 2005.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A total solar eclipse will slice a diagonal line across North America today, April 8, 2024. Photo courtesy of NASA
2024 solar eclipse: What will we see in Florida?
News Staff
A total solar eclipse will slice a diagonal line across North America today, April 8, 2024.
The Sunshine State, true to its name, will not be in the path of totality, but that doesn't mean we won't see anything at all.
The sun will be obscured 57% at the maximum eclipse visible in Florida.
Monday, April 8, 2024
Planning and Zoning Board duties to expand next year
News Staff
The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board met at 6 p.m. Tuesday to attend a short list of matters, though that list will be expanding beginning next year.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Yulee High School winning team, from left, Mayor of Fernandina Beach, Bradley Bean, Lyla Johnson, Reagan Jeffers, Jacob Clayton, Richard Guo, Dean of the University of US Howard Pines and Superintendent of Schools, Kathy Burns. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Yulee High wins third straight annual Constitution Bowl
Tracy Dishman
Yulee High School dominated the Constitution Bowl on Wednesday, leading the five-team competition wire to wire to claim the title. In the first 30-minute round, Yulee scored 108 points, while a team of home-educated students finished second with 86.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Pro tennis legend Billie Jean King and Elina Svitolina are pictured after Svitolina won the 2018 WTA Finals in Singapore. Svitolina will be on Amelia Island April 12-13 for the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifying Tie between Ukraine and Romania. The Svitolina Foundation, which manages the Ukrainian women’s national team in the Billie Jean King Cup, selected Omni Amelia Island Resort as the new host site for the tie. Photo courtesy of Bush Tennis Center
Ukraine takes on Romania at Omni
News Staff
Omni Amelia Island Resort will be the location for the Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifying Tie between Ukraine and Romania from April 12-13.
Thursday, April 4, 2024