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Nassau County School Superintendent Kathy Burns cuts the ribbon for Hornets Drive, formally know as William Burgess Extension. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

Nassau County School Superintendent Kathy Burns cuts the ribbon for Hornets Drive, formally know as William Burgess Extension. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

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Hornets Drive ready to ride

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Transportation around Yulee middle and high school will look a lot different this coming school year.The William Burgess Extension Project is officially complete, and Hornets Drive is set to open in the coming weeks.“Today marks an exciting milestone for Nassau County and, more specifically, for...
The Nassau County Fact-Finding Committee meets in June. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Nassau County Fact-Finding Committee meets in June. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Public still can comment on data center fact-finding mission

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 24, 2026
Nassau County staff is in the process of compiling the data collected during the Nassau County Fact-Finding Committee’s data center workshop series.The draft of the Data Center Definitions, Goals, and Regulatory Oversight Table is still available for the public to review.
A Jacksonville Transportation Authority van burns on Friday near HIlliard. Submitted

A Jacksonville Transportation Authority van burns on Friday near HIlliard. Submitted

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Nassau County Fire Rescue puts out dangerous vehicle fire

Nick Blank
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
There were no injuries after a Jacksonville Transportation Authority van caught fire on County Road 121 on Friday, according to Nassau County Fire Rescue.First responders arrived at the fire around 4 p.m. Friday near Hilliard.An NCFR incident report said a shed, which belonged to a person who was...
Aldo Brown stands in front of First Missionary Baptist Church. The Nassau County Extreme Weather Coalition partnered with the church to open the cooling center. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Aldo Brown stands in front of First Missionary Baptist Church. The Nassau County Extreme Weather Coalition partnered with the church to open the cooling center. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Chill out, Nassau

Nick Blank
Friday, July 17, 2026
As Nassau County grapples with a scorching summer, a Fernandina Beach church has opened its doors as a cooling center. The Nassau County Extreme Weather Coalition and First Missionary Baptist Church have partnered to open the cooling center for a second year.

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County OK’s purchase of church parcel for roadway extension

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 17, 2026
A “major safety improvement” is moving along in Yulee.  The Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday approved the purchase of a parcel of land from the Yulee Methodist Church, Inc. for $215,931.85. The parcel will be used for the Christian Way extension project.
Dr. Alan Miller accepts a Proclamation on behalf of Dr. Kirkwood Adams, Jr., recognizing Dr. Adams contributions to heart failure care, medical research and professional education. Submitted photo

Dr. Alan Miller accepts a Proclamation on behalf of Dr. Kirkwood Adams, Jr., recognizing Dr. Adams contributions to heart failure care, medical research and professional education. Submitted photo

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Heart Failure Management Conference underway at Omni Resort

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 17, 2026
Thursday marked the official start of a nationwide medical conference held annually on Amelia Island. The Heart Failure Management Conference was first held on the island in 1996.
U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean spoke at a Federated Republican Women of Nassau meeting at Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Friday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean spoke at a Federated Republican Women of Nassau meeting at Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Friday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Rep. Bean emphasizes elections, political outlook

Nick Blank
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
At Fernandina Beach Golf Course on Friday, U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean pushed voters to the polls for the national and state August and November races. Speaking to the Federated Republican Women of Nassau, Bean asked voters not to take Nassau’s Republican credentials for granted.