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Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Yulee last week to make several announcements, including that Nassau County will be the recipient of a $6.25 million jobs-growth grant, and it will receive the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation. Nick Blank/News-Leader

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Yulee last week to make several announcements, including that Nassau County will be the recipient of a $6.25 million jobs-growth grant, and it will receive the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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County highlights recent economic boost

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Yulee last week to make several announcements, including that Nassau County will be the recipient of a $6.25 million jobs-growth grant, and it will receive the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO) designation.
The 8th grade students from St Micheal Academy meet their senior penpals at NCCOA for an active day at the Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center in Fernandina Beach. Submitted by NCCOA

The 8th grade students from St Micheal Academy meet their senior penpals at NCCOA for an active day at the Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center in Fernandina Beach. Submitted by NCCOA

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Intergenerational bonding 

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
After writing heartfelt letters to one another for several months, the seniors from Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) met their 8th grade pen pals from St. Micheal Academy in Fernandina Beach.
The moon rises over the Yulee High School bleechers on Wednesday at the football field and track. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The moon rises over the Yulee High School bleechers on Wednesday at the football field and track. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Local lens: A Yulee moon rise

Ashley Chandler
Friday, March 6, 2026
The moon rises over Yulee High School on Wednesday. In the early morning on Tuesday, a total eclipse occurred, at least partially visible across much of the United States.
County Attorney Denise May speaks at the 2026 Winter Strategic Planning Session. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County Attorney Denise May speaks at the 2026 Winter Strategic Planning Session. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County Attorney weighs legislative impact

Amy Mulligan
Friday, March 6, 2026
More than 1,900 bills have been introduced during the 2026 Legislative Session.  “There are some very fastmoving amendments going on in the legislature right now,” Nassau County Attorney Denise May said.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks Thursday in Yulee. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks Thursday in Yulee. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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County awarded $6.25M grant to fund road to job creation hub near U.S. 301, I-10

Nick Blank
Friday, March 6, 2026
Speaking in Yulee on Thursday morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded the county $6.25 million to fund a road for a new job creation hub near U.S. 301 and I-10. The U.S. 301 and I-10 interchange runs along U.S. 90 south of Bryceville in West Nassau County.

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NCSO: 1-year-old ingests meth in Callahan, 4 arrested

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Four adults were arrested after a one-year-old ingested methamphetamine inside a Callahan home last week, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said. Hayden Simmons, Damien Windham, Erica Foley and Judith Addison were each charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm.
Nassau County School District board members and Superintendent Kathy Burns, left, listen to public comment at a workshop Monday night. Nick Blank/News-Leader

Nassau County School District board members and Superintendent Kathy Burns, left, listen to public comment at a workshop Monday night. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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School board mulls 1 mill continuation

Nick Blank
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
With Nassau County School District’s one-mill increase set to expire, district board members reviewed the one-mill’s benefits, timeline and a possible reduction, and heard pleas from employees to keep the one-mill in place.
The Fernandina Beach water tower and Water Treatment Plant on Monday located at Atlantic Avenue and 11th Street. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach water tower and Water Treatment Plant on Monday located at Atlantic Avenue and 11th Street. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Locals face 'severe water shortage'

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
A concern of moderate water shortage has now been upgraded to a severe water shortage in Nassau and surrounding counties. A Phase Two Water Shortage has been declared indicating a “severe water shortage.
County commissioners and staff during the Winter Strategic Planning Session on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County commissioners and staff during the Winter Strategic Planning Session on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County hosts Winter Strategic Planning Session

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Last week, Nassau County commissioners, staff, consultants and members of the public filled the Bean Center at the FSCJ Betty P Cook Nassau Center.On Thursday and Friday, Nassau County held the Winter Strategic Planning Session to discuss plans for the county’s future.