Nassau County

A lifeguard watches over beachgoers in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Tourism dollars to help fund lifeguards

Ashley Chandler

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

At last week’s regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board approved updates to an interlocal agreement with the city of Fernandina Beach, that will put TDT funds to work funding lifeguards on local beaches.

NCSO: Contractor accused of leaving projects unfinished

News Staff

Friday, August 28, 2026

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said a contractor in Yulee was arrested after allegedly accepting payment for home improvement work that was not completed. Jack Edwin Harris, 38, was arrested on Monday and charged with organized fraud and engaging in contracting without certification.

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a Florida International University on Wednesday. Provided photo

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DeSantis calls for license-plate reader overhaul

Amy Mulligan

Friday, August 28, 2026

Amid growing controversy in Florida and other states, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday called for an overhaul of how law enforcement agencies use automated license plate readers.“I’m all about having law enforcement have tools to be able to hold criminals accountable,” DeSantis said during an...

The Amelia Island Parkway Trail runs along 3.4 miles of the parkway. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Nassau County marks completion of Amelia Island Parkway Trail

Ashley Chandler

Thursday, August 27, 2026

On Wednesday Nassau County leaders and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of the Amelia Island Parkway Trail.The most-recent 2.4 miles of trail built along Amelia Island Parkway from Via del Rey Road to South 8th Street, combine with previous installations to create a 3.4-mile...

From left, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper and Undersheriff Jon Hooper pose with a proclamation Monday recognizing the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office’s 200th anniversary.

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Nassau honors 200 years of NCSO

Ashley Chandler

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a proclamation on Monday recognizing 200 years of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.The proclamation declared January 2027 as the official 200th Anniversary of NCSO; and it asks that “all its citizens recognize this hallowed occasion with a...

ARIAS — Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony — continues working to expand music education opportunities for Nassau County students. Submitted

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ARIAS keeps music playing in Nassau

Amy Mulligan

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

For some students, music class is an opportunity to learn an instrument.

NCSO: 5th person arrested after child ingested meth

News Staff

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a fifth person in connection with a February incident that resulted in a one-year-old child ingesting meth inside a Callahan home.Mark Allen Windham, 46, was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm and possession...

Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Nassau joins coastal restoration partnership

Ashley Chandler

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Last week, the St Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) announced Nassau County and the City of Atlantic Beach have initiated memorandums of agreement with the district that provides a “framework for partnering on coastal restoration efforts.”“The partnership between the St. Johns River...

Yulee High School Quarterback Liam Hice-Jones celebrates with Duke Johnson after touchdown. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Hornets throttle Baldwin: Vazquez, freshmen trio efforts inspire 42-14 blowout

Nick Blank

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Yulee started the season the right way with an emphatic beatdown of Baldwin High, delivered by its dual-threat junior Tre Vazquez and standout performances from its freshman class.Vazquez, a former quarterback, ran for 89 yards on 10 carries with a touchdown, and caught seven passes for 73 yards.

From left, McCullough, Huppmann, Braddock. submitted photos

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Incumbents win in Nassau

Nick Blank

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Results are in for the Nassau County Primary Election, and the numbers show that voters think the two seated commissioners and the Nassau County School Board member up for re-election should keep their seats.District 2 Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann and District 4 Commissioner Alyson McCullough...