Nassau County

The Fact Finding Committee meets Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May; Economic Resources Manager Kathy Freyman; Deputy County Manager Robert Companion; County Manager Taco Pope; Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman; and Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem.  Photo courtesy of Nassau County, Fl.

The Fact Finding Committee meets Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May; Economic Resources Manager Kathy Freyman; Deputy County Manager Robert Companion; County Manager Taco Pope; Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman; and Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem.  Photo courtesy of Nassau County, Fl.

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12-month data center moratorium officially approved

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The 12-month moratorium on data centers in Nassau County is official as staff continues to gather testimony and facts on the topic. The Board of County Commissioners approved the ordinance Monday night during the final hearing on the moratorium.
A firefly AMP L-100 autonomous electric mower. Photo from Firefly Automatix

A firefly AMP L-100 autonomous electric mower. Photo from Firefly Automatix

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County gains cutting-edge tech

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Within the next 30 days, Nassau County’s Parks & Recreation Department will receive its new state-of-the-art autonomous electric mower.Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson said the department is excited about the addition.
GreenPal welcomes visitors to its app. Image from screenshot

GreenPal welcomes visitors to its app. Image from screenshot

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'Uber for lawn care' now operating in Nassau County

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
A nationwide lawn-care app that operates in 49 states has made its way to Nassau County.  Gene Caballero, cofounder of GreenPal, said the app is the easiest way for homeowners to find, schedule and pay their lawn guy.
The Nassau County Fact Finding Committee held its first workshop Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Nassau County Fact Finding Committee held its first workshop Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Data center workshops begin

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Nassau County staff, consultants and residents gathered at the James S. Page Governmental Complex on Monday to get started on what will be weeks of information gathering on data centers.
Mikaela Nichols, left, Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins, middle, and Talia Anassis, right, were awarded scholarships from the Island Art Association. The local art group says the scholarships were awarded based on the quality of their submitted art portfolios.

Mikaela Nichols, left, Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins, middle, and Talia Anassis, right, were awarded scholarships from the Island Art Association. The local art group says the scholarships were awarded based on the quality of their submitted art portfolios.

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Island Art Association awards scholarships to three local seniors

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2026
Three local high school seniors were recently awarded scholarships from the Island Art Association. In total, IAA gave away $6,000 to the seniors. Mikaela Nichols, who recently graduated from Fernandina Beach High School, is the winner of the Island Art Association $3,000 College Scholarship.
Satellite imagery of Hurricane Erin in 2025. From NOAA

Satellite imagery of Hurricane Erin in 2025. From NOAA

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Six-month hurricane season starts June 1

Amy Mulligan
Friday, May 29, 2026
As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, forecasters are urging residents not to let predictions of a quieter season lead to complacency.
Nassau County Stormwater Director Katie Peay, middle, introduced Sean Lahav, associate vice president and resilience market leader for Halff, left, at the May 20 Board of County Commissioners meeting at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Image from screenshot

Nassau County Stormwater Director Katie Peay, middle, introduced Sean Lahav, associate vice president and resilience market leader for Halff, left, at the May 20 Board of County Commissioners meeting at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Image from screenshot

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Nassau County approves Flood Adaptation Plan

Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 29, 2026
Nassau County is taking steps to boost its flood resiliency. The Board of County Commissioners approved two items at its May 20 meeting that staff said will assist the county in just that.
The Board of County Commissioners at a meeting earlier this year. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners at a meeting earlier this year. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Budget talks set to begin in June

Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 29, 2026
Nassau County has set the date for their first budget talks for the upcoming fiscal year. On June 22, the Board of County Commissioners will join county staff in a workshop to discuss the 2026-27 Fiscal Year budget.  The 9 a.m. meeting will be held at the James S. Page Governmental Complex.