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NCSO ‘Operation Spring Cleaning.' Submitted photo

NCSO ‘Operation Spring Cleaning.' Submitted photo

NCSO ‘Operation Spring Cleaning’

News Staff
Friday, April 12, 2024
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.
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

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
Friday, April 12, 2024
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.
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

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

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BOCC approves execution of $1.5M grant from FDOT

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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.

Nassau County clerk announces retirement

News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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.
A total solar eclipse will slice a diagonal line across North America today, April 8, 2024. Photo courtesy of NASA

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
Monday, April 8, 2024
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.
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

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
Thursday, April 4, 2024
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.
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

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
Thursday, April 4, 2024
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.
Pictured are replicas of how a middle-class couple and a slave might have dressed in the 1820s. Muslin had replaced the heavy brocade and silks fabrics of previous decades in favor of comfort and breathability. Some men felt the new fabric scandalous for women because it was too sheer and conformed too closely to the female figure. Twenty years later, the fashion trend would return to confining garments for women. Submitted photos

Pictured are replicas of how a middle-class couple and a slave might have dressed in the 1820s. Muslin had replaced the heavy brocade and silks fabrics of previous decades in favor of comfort and breathability. Some men felt the new fabric scandalous for women because it was too sheer and conformed too closely to the female figure. Twenty years later, the fashion trend would return to confining garments for women. Submitted photos

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Treasures of Nassau: Antebellum Florida Part III

Pamela Bushnell
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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. After Florida was annexed as a U.S. territory in 1821, Nassau County was set apart as a separate entity from Duval County in 1824.
From left, top, Melissa Moss, April Bogle, Noah and Suzanne Sapp, (from left, bottom) Sheila Cocchi, Sharon Roan and Linda Hart-Green speak to the NCSB about concerns of book banning in Nassau County schools. Photos by Tracy McCormick-Dishman/News-Leader

From left, top, Melissa Moss, April Bogle, Noah and Suzanne Sapp, (from left, bottom) Sheila Cocchi, Sharon Roan and Linda Hart-Green speak to the NCSB about concerns of book banning in Nassau County schools. Photos by Tracy McCormick-Dishman/News-Leader

Concerned Democrats, parents and citizens unite against book bans

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, March 28, 2024
In a powerful display of unity and advocacy, a local Democratic club, concerned parents and citizens filled the room at a recent school board meeting, raising their voices against the threat of book bans in the community.  On April 22, 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 7 into law.