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Commissioner Huppman said that the county is “at a crossroads” and needs to save 50 acres on the sound end of Amelia Island from development by purchasing it but voted to accept a legal settlement that would allow development of the property. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Commissioner Huppman said that the county is “at a crossroads” and needs to save 50 acres on the sound end of Amelia Island from development by purchasing it but voted to accept a legal settlement that would allow development of the property. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

BOCC accepts Riverstone settlement offer

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
In a surprise vote, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners accepted a settlement offer from Riverstone Properties by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Allyson McCullough casting the lone vote against the settlement.
Photo courtesy of Nassau County Board of County Commissioners.

Photo courtesy of Nassau County Board of County Commissioners.

Nassau County brush fire extends 650 acres, 20% contained

News Staff
Friday, April 21, 2023
Below is an update on the Bryceville Fire from the 4:00 pm briefing from Nassau County Sheriffs Office, Nassau EM and Nassau County Fire-Rescue 3102: Fortunately, fire activity was minimal today and great progress was made It will probably be another day or two before we have the final count on...
John Muir, circa 1896, was the first president of the Sierra Club and started the preservationist movement in the United States. Part of his journeys across the United States brought him to Fernandina, through Callahan, toward Waldo and ending in Cedar Key. Along his way, he journaled about Florida’s flora and fauna. Submitted photo

John Muir, circa 1896, was the first president of the Sierra Club and started the preservationist movement in the United States. Part of his journeys across the United States brought him to Fernandina, through Callahan, toward Waldo and ending in Cedar Key. Along his way, he journaled about Florida’s flora and fauna. Submitted photo

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A traveler’s memoir: A celebration of Earth Day

Taylor Clem
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Globally, we come together on Earth Day to celebrate our home and raise awareness of environmental protection.
Submitted photos from Savannah Grand of Amelia Island and Life Car Center of Hilliard.

Submitted photos from Savannah Grand of Amelia Island and Life Car Center of Hilliard.

NCSO releases newsletter for senior community

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Sheriff Bill Leeper is proud to release a new newsletter that will help target our senior communities within Nassau County.  Volume 1 of Leeper’s Ledger was released April 17, to Savannah Grand of Amelia Island and Life Care Center of Hilliard.
Via a series of undercover controlled purchases, law enforcement officers seized hundreds of grams of illegal drugs and six firearms. Submitted photo

Via a series of undercover controlled purchases, law enforcement officers seized hundreds of grams of illegal drugs and six firearms. Submitted photo

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Operation Heartbreaker leads to drug seizures, arrests

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced the success of Operation Heartbreaker this week, an operation carried out by the Nassau County Joint Narcotics Task Force.
Conceptual Park Site Master Plan. Submitted photo

Conceptual Park Site Master Plan. Submitted photo

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BOCC set to discuss Riverstone’s latest settlement offer

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will once again have the opportunity to allow development company Riverstone Properties to build 85-foot condos on the south end of Amelia Island.
Yulee High School seniors Tyler Osborne and Aliyah Guzman placed first in the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative in Orlando April 1. Teacher Janice Van Delinder and Superintendent Kathy Burns join them. The Nassau County School Board met at Hilliard Elementary School Thursday night. Photo by Kathie Sciullo/Nassau County Record

Yulee High School seniors Tyler Osborne and Aliyah Guzman placed first in the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative in Orlando April 1. Teacher Janice Van Delinder and Superintendent Kathy Burns join them. The Nassau County School Board met at Hilliard Elementary School Thursday night. Photo by Kathie Sciullo/Nassau County Record

Yulee High School seniors bring home first place

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Yulee High School seniors Tyler Osborne and Aliyah Guzman won first place April 1 during a Florida Civics and Debate Initiative competition in Orlando. The students were tasked to debate a policy scenario about whether the U.S.
Volunteers clean up litter under the Shave Bridge, where drivers without their loads tied down often lose them over the railing. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Volunteers clean up litter under the Shave Bridge, where drivers without their loads tied down often lose them over the railing. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Riverkeeper, KNB lead river cleanup for 25th year

Beth Jones
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The St. Marys Riverkeeper and Keep Nassau Beautiful held the 25th annual St. Marys River Cleanup Saturday. So far, as final counts are still being tallied, more than 200 Nassau County neighbors volunteered their time to help clean up just in the county.