Nassau County

An aerial view of Westside Regional Park construction. Submitted

An aerial view of Westside Regional Park construction. Submitted

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Nassau County’s Westside Regional Park takes shape

Ashley Chandler
Friday, February 27, 2026
New aerial photographs of the construction progress of Westside Regional Park show the highly-anticipated park is taking form. Jay Robertson, Parks & Recreation director for Nassau County, said phase one of the project is “on schedule and in line for an early summer opening.”
County Manager Taco Pope presents at the Winter Strategic Planning Session on Thursday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

County Manager Taco Pope presents at the Winter Strategic Planning Session on Thursday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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County: CFO gave ‘incomplete review’

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Nassau County has released its budget analysis in response to Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia’s initial report that Nassau County’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget included more than $50 million of wasteful spending.
Isabelle and Lisa Sala.

Isabelle and Lisa Sala.

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Hometown Heroes honored

Nick Blank
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Barnabas Center hosted its fifth annual Hometown Heroes Fashion Show at Mocama Brewing Co. on Monday night, honoring community members for their impact on Nassau County youth.Barnabas Center CEO Jamie Reynolds said the honorees believe in and show up for the youth.
The Board of County Commissioners meets Monday in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May and commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray and A.M. ‘Hupp’ Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners meets Monday in the Commission Chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May and commissioners John Martin, Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray and A.M. ‘Hupp’ Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Tourism Development Tax updates continue

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
At Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board terminated its agreement with the Amelia Island Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.
Drought conditions in North Florida are shown. From drought.gov

Drought conditions in North Florida are shown. From drought.gov

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Drought persists in Nassau

News Staff
Friday, February 20, 2026
Freezing temperatures and low precipitation hit Florida’s agriculture industry and rural communities harder than normal this year. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency last week for all 67 counties to help Floridians recover from prolonged cold snaps and drought in January and February.
The county purchased the property at 86067 Pages Dairy Road, which will eventually be used to expand the Yulee Sports Complex which touches the property on two sides. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The county purchased the property at 86067 Pages Dairy Road, which will eventually be used to expand the Yulee Sports Complex which touches the property on two sides. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County closes on land to expand Yulee Sports Complex

Ashley Chandler
Friday, February 20, 2026
At Wednesday’s Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board approved the closing of a purchase of land next to the Yulee Sports Complex.
NCSD/BOCC Joint Meeting

NCSD/BOCC Joint Meeting

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District, county discuss achievement, projects at joint meeting

Nick Blank
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Nassau County School District Superintendent Kathy Burns fielded questions on new schools, discussed impact fees and presented district achievements at Monday’s joint school district and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting.The 45-minute meeting struck a congenial tone between the...
The Board of County Commissioners meets earlier this month in the commission chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners meets earlier this month in the commission chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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BOCC wants data, meeting with Ingoglia

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Nassau County is requesting that Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia send data and meet with county leaders, following a press conference Ingoglia held last week in Fernandina Beach in which he said Nassau County’s 2024-’25 budget included $53,031,730 of “wasteful spending.”During...
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Nassau County spent more than $53,000,000 more than it should have in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year at a press conference Wednesday in Fernandina. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Nassau County spent more than $53,000,000 more than it should have in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year at a press conference Wednesday in Fernandina. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

BOCC gives ‘unified’ response to CFO comments on ‘wasteful spending’ in Nassau County

Ashley Chandler
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners said Friday it is “unified” in disputing claims made by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer on Wednesday.