Nassau County

Nassau County School District board members and Superintendent Kathy Burns, left, listen to public comment at a workshop Monday night. Nick Blank/News-Leader

Nassau County School District board members and Superintendent Kathy Burns, left, listen to public comment at a workshop Monday night. Nick Blank/News-Leader

School board mulls 1 mill continuation

Nick Blank
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
With Nassau County School District’s one-mill increase set to expire, district board members reviewed the one-mill’s benefits, timeline and a possible reduction, and heard pleas from employees to keep the one-mill in place.
An aerial view of the Amelia Concours in a previous year. Submitted photo

An aerial view of the Amelia Concours in a previous year. Submitted photo

Guide to The Amelia Concours

Brian Douglas
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
If you’ve been paying close attention you’re well aware that our island’s famous Concours d’Elegance has moved from its decades-long Sunday classic car display to Saturday. The show day was moved last year to avoid a Sunday rainstorm and apparently the presenting Hagerty executives liked the result.
The Fernandina Beach water tower and Water Treatment Plant on Monday located at Atlantic Avenue and 11th Street. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach water tower and Water Treatment Plant on Monday located at Atlantic Avenue and 11th Street. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Locals face 'severe water shortage'

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
A concern of moderate water shortage has now been upgraded to a severe water shortage in Nassau and surrounding counties. A Phase Two Water Shortage has been declared indicating a “severe water shortage.
County commissioners and staff during the Winter Strategic Planning Session on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County commissioners and staff during the Winter Strategic Planning Session on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County hosts Winter Strategic Planning Session

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Last week, Nassau County commissioners, staff, consultants and members of the public filled the Bean Center at the FSCJ Betty P Cook Nassau Center.On Thursday and Friday, Nassau County held the Winter Strategic Planning Session to discuss plans for the county’s future.
An aerial view of Westside Regional Park construction. Submitted

An aerial view of Westside Regional Park construction. Submitted

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

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.

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

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. The termination was just one step in creating the new agreement with the CVB — the Tourism Promotion Services contract.
Drought conditions in North Florida are shown. From drought.gov

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

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

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.  The county approved the purchase in December, of the property at 86067 Pages Dairy Road from Coalition for the Homeless of Nassau County, Inc.