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NCSO said two people were shot around 5:30 a.m., both were taken to the hospital, where one victim died from their injuries. Submitted photo

NCSO said two people were shot around 5:30 a.m., both were taken to the hospital, where one victim died from their injuries. Submitted photo

Two shot on Nottingham, one dead

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in the 1,400 block of Nottingham Drive, off of South 14th Street.  NCSO said two people were shot around 5:30 a.m.
Federal Emergency Management Agency. File photo

Federal Emergency Management Agency. File photo

Biden approves emergency declaration for Florida

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Idalia beginning Aug. 27, 2023, and continuing.
Up to date coverage of Tropical Storm Idalia from the News-Leader.

Up to date coverage of Tropical Storm Idalia from the News-Leader.

Time to prepare for Idalia — ‘Right Now’

Hurricane Idalia was gaining strength on Tuesday as it headed toward Florida’s Gulf Coast where officials ordered evacuations and urged residents to brace for a possible Category 3 storm when it makes landfall on Wednesday.
Real estate sales executive Chelsea Keener, home buyer Madison Josza and her mother, Crystal, are featured on an episode of HGTV’s House Hunters, in which Madison purchased her first home, in Nassau County. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Real estate sales executive Chelsea Keener, home buyer Madison Josza and her mother, Crystal, are featured on an episode of HGTV’s House Hunters, in which Madison purchased her first home, in Nassau County. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Local home buying journey to be featured on House Hunters

A local family is sharing their home buying experience with the country for a second time, working with HGTV’s House Hunters while they shopped for a house in Nassau County.
Nassau County School Board

Nassau County School Board

NCSD to offer AP Psych in full

The Nassau County School District will continue teaching AP Psychology, even as counties across the state either modify or remove the course from their offerings. Just before the start of the school year, Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr.
Micki Marvin and her parents pose in front of the green sea turtle nest they found, the 15th this season. Submitted photo

Micki Marvin and her parents pose in front of the green sea turtle nest they found, the 15th this season. Submitted photo

AISTW records most ever green turtle nests on island

The Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Inc. recorded the 15th green sea turtle nest this season, the most green nests ever recorded on Amelia Island in a single season. Sea Turtle Watch volunteer Micki Marvin and her parents found the nest on their morning walk along the assigned route.
Nassau County Florida

Nassau County Florida

Zoning Zoo

Nassau County Board of Commissioners approved in a 3-2 split the rezoning of approximately 54 acres of land located south of Crawford Road, West of US 301, at the CSX/Norfolk Southern RR Intersection, from Open Rural (OR) to Industrial, Heavy (IH).
Fernandina Beach Police Department Interim Chief Jeffrey Tambasco. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach Police Department Interim Chief Jeffrey Tambasco. Submitted photo

NCSB appoints Tambasco to oversight committee

The Nassau County School Board voted unanimously to appoint Fernandina Beach Police Department Interim Chief Jeffrey Tambasco to the Millage Referendum Citizens Oversight Committee. Tambasco will serve as the safety liaison on the committee.
On Facebook, drivers shared photos and videos of the fiery crash that led to hours of backed up traffic along U.S. 17 from Pecan Park and along S.R. 200. Submitted photo

On Facebook, drivers shared photos and videos of the fiery crash that led to hours of backed up traffic along U.S. 17 from Pecan Park and along S.R. 200. Submitted photo

Fatal accident leads to mass delays

A fatal crash on I-95 in Nassau County Monday around 11 a.m. closed the northbound lanes of the interstate, rerouting all traffic and causing mass delays. Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the death of a 91-year-old man from Jacksonville.