Nassau County

The Nassau County Special Olympics Surf Team enjoy time practicing on the beach. Submitted photo

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Surf’s up for Olympics team

Marisa DeMar

Friday, July 3, 2026

The Nassau County Special Olympics Surf Team has begun practicing for their annual competition in Coco Beach Florida each August. The team was formed in 2014 with six athletes participating and has since grown to consist of 21 athletes out of Nassau County.

A deputy speaks to children at the radKIDS camp in Yulee. Submitted photo

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radKIDS camp offers safety skills, confidence

Nick Blank

Sunday, June 28, 2026

A summer camp is making sure children are learning safety skills and are empowered to act or speak up in potentially dangerous situations. The national radKIDS camp is an engaging mix of lectures and safety drills, Nassau County Coalition Community Director Caitlin Miller said.

Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer hands out a hurricane preparedness kit on Monday.

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Storm ready

Nick Blank

Thursday, June 18, 2026

It’s never too early to start preparing for Hurricane season, especially for those most vulnerable when a storm hits.

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Locals observe Juneteenth today, tomorrow

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Nassau County and Fernandina Beach have announced governmental offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth and tomorrow locals will honor the day of celebration.June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the United States following the Civil War.

The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, are commissioners Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray and A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann. Commissioner John Martin was not in attendance at Wednesday's meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Wednesday morning meeting a breather from BOCC’s busy June

Ashley Chandler

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners held a laid-back Wednesday morning meeting, a short reprieve behind the formation of the Fact Finding Committee and ahead of budget talks set to begin Monday.

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Pennsylvania motorcyclist killed in crash on interstate

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

A Pennsylvania motorcyclist is dead following a collision on I-95 on Wednesday afternoon, a Florida Highway Patrol report said.The report said the motorcycle and a van with two people onboard were traveling northbound on I-95 near State Road 200 in Nassau County.

Make Music Day Nassau County 2026 schedule and locations

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Make Music Day brings free live music to more than a thousand cities and hundreds of countries across the worldMake Music Day Nassau County, 2026 locations and schedule:Butterfly Wall Park11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Full Moon1:30- 3 p.m. - JC Hornsby3:15 - 4:30 p.m. - Scott MoyerPocket ParkNoon - 1 p.m.

Pattie Pitts, Fernandina Beach native and the wife of a Navy veteran, retires a flag Saturday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Local DAR chapter hosts annual flag retirement ceremony

Ashley Chandler

Thursday, June 18, 2026

With the assistance of several other local groups, The Amelia Island Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Inc. (DAR) held an annual flag retirement ceremony Saturday, to celebrate Flag Day.

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Candidates qualify for 2026 state, national races

Amy Mulligan

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Qualifying for Florida’s 2026 election cycle closed Friday, setting the stage for primary and general election contests ranging from governor to local legislative seats. Congressional District 4: Incumbent U.S. Rep.

From left, Rick Ludwig with his dog Raven, Angela Young, Matt Tarlton with Copper, Scott Lempe’s dog, Thomas Gritzner with Payton and his caretaker, Anna Gritzner.

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Cruisin' for a cause

Ashley Chandler

Friday, June 12, 2026

This weekend an annual local event that supports veterans will hold its largest event to date. The Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans is set to take place Saturday morning. Bill Cimino, co-director of Cross the Line Foundation, said as of Wednesday 149 people were registered for the event.