Nassau County

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.
The Hammerhead Lacrosse U14 girls team at their final game of the 2026 Spring season. Submitted

The Hammerhead Lacrosse U14 girls team at their final game of the 2026 Spring season. Submitted

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‘Girls lacrosse is thriving’

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Lacrosse is fairly new to Nassau County. Youth boys teams were formed less than two decades ago with the formation of Hammerhead Lacrosse.
County Attorney Denise May speaks on the proposed data center moratorium at a previous Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County Attorney Denise May speaks on the proposed data center moratorium at a previous Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Data center fact-finding workshops set for June

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The formation of a Data Center Fact-Finding Committee has been approved in Nassau County.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office participates in a wreath laying for Memorial Day with members of American Legion Post 54 in Fernandina Beach on Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office participates in a wreath laying for Memorial Day with members of American Legion Post 54 in Fernandina Beach on Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Honor & Sacrifice

Nick Blank
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
On a sweltering Memorial Day, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Montieth Stewart bellowed at the crowd Monday morning about the life of one fallen local soldier, and the sacrifices it took for the U.S. military to achieve its global position.
The Board of County Commissioners at a previous meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners at a previous meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Board OK’s issuance of $11M bond for CLAM

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, May 21, 2026
At Wednesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners OK’d the issuance of up to $11 million in general obligation bonds for the Conservation Land Acquisition Management program.

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County seeks input on data centers

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved the formation of a fact-finding committee on Wednesday, that will be focused on gathering information on Data Center Development.