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The Nassau County School District office building located at 1202 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. File photo

The Nassau County School District office building located at 1202 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. File photo

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What you need to know about book challenges in Nassau County

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, February 22, 2024
On April 22, 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 7 into law. HB 7 is largely centered on giving parents and members of the public broader access to the process of selecting — and eliminating — library books and instructional materials from schools.
Three county firemen were recognized on Wednesday for a rescue involving a runaway car last November. From left, Fire Chief Brady Rigdon, Engineer Joseph McGee, Engineer Seth Newman and Lt. Mr. Jeremy McAlee. Submitted

Three county firemen were recognized on Wednesday for a rescue involving a runaway car last November. From left, Fire Chief Brady Rigdon, Engineer Joseph McGee, Engineer Seth Newman and Lt. Mr. Jeremy McAlee. Submitted

Fearless firemen subdue runaway car

Pamela Bushnell
Thursday, February 22, 2024
At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Nassau County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, three members of the county fire and rescue department were acknowledged for their heroic efforts to stop a runaway car with occupants inside. The incident took place Nov.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigation shows a Mother’s Day crash could have been avoided if both vehicles were traveling at the speed limit. Submitted

The Florida Highway Patrol investigation shows a Mother’s Day crash could have been avoided if both vehicles were traveling at the speed limit. Submitted

FHP: Speed, drugs factors in Mother’s Day crash

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
New details are available about a fatal Mother’s Day crash involving a sheriff’s deputy who was traveling nearly 90 mph.
A fire in Yulee claimed the father and son of a local woman Monday. Submitted photo

A fire in Yulee claimed the father and son of a local woman Monday. Submitted photo

Two dead in Yulee fire

News Staff
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
A fire in Yulee claimed the father and son of a local woman Monday. Nassau County Fire Chief Brady Rigdon said his department was called at 5:35 a.m. to a fire on Phillips Road in Yulee.
Bearing the likenesses of four United States chief executives, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, Mount Rushmore is located in Keystone, South Dakota. Metro

Bearing the likenesses of four United States chief executives, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt, Mount Rushmore is located in Keystone, South Dakota. Metro

Interesting facts about presidents on Presidents' Day

News Staff
Monday, February 19, 2024
Americans celebrate Presidents' Day each year on the third Monday in February. The holiday is known as Washington's Birthday within the federal government.
From left, Public Works Director Doug Podiak; Eng. Jason Seepersad; Lt. Paul Buchman; Eng. Blake Partin; FF Colby Beverly; Capt. Adam Salzburg; Fire Chief Brady Rigdon; Frank Anderson, Construction Manager, ACON Construction; Chasidy Grubbs, President of A Plus Construction and Steve Lazar, Architect, VRL Architects. Photos by Sabrina Robertson/Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

From left, Public Works Director Doug Podiak; Eng. Jason Seepersad; Lt. Paul Buchman; Eng. Blake Partin; FF Colby Beverly; Capt. Adam Salzburg; Fire Chief Brady Rigdon; Frank Anderson, Construction Manager, ACON Construction; Chasidy Grubbs, President of A Plus Construction and Steve Lazar, Architect, VRL Architects. Photos by Sabrina Robertson/Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Station 70

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
On Monday, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of the upcoming construction of Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70. The event took place at the station’s future site located at 942456 Old Nassauville Road.
Consultants Adrienne Burke and Ennis Davis update the board on conceptual plans generated from citizen input on restoration of the Rendezvous. Photo by Pam Bushnell/News-Leader

Consultants Adrienne Burke and Ennis Davis update the board on conceptual plans generated from citizen input on restoration of the Rendezvous. Photo by Pam Bushnell/News-Leader

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Board of county commissioners discuss zoning, FLUMs and American Beach

Pamela Bushnell
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The Nassau County Board of Commissioners met on Monday evening before a packed chamber. Among many items addressed were zoning changes for two properties, one of which proved to be controversial.
Mike and Kellie Boston on Amelia Island. Photos courtesy of Boston Photography

Mike and Kellie Boston on Amelia Island. Photos courtesy of Boston Photography

Breathing with the Bostons

Guest Columnist
Friday, February 9, 2024
On rare, wonderful occasions, we have the good fortune of encountering irrefutably extraordinary individuals. These special someones possess a seemingly magical ability to motivate others. Sometimes they inspire creativity. Other times they sow the seeds of perseverance.