Nassau County

Holly Coyle at a Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting in February 2025. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Holly Coyle at a Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting in February 2025. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

‘Her imprint will be seen for decades’

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Nassau County’s Economic Resources Coordinator Holly Coyle has set her retirement date and left the county with a pair of difficult shoes to fill.
Brian Ernst

Brian Ernst

Nassau’s Got Talent

Nick Blank
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
More than 150 people filled the Atlantic Recreation Center On Saturday to hear 19 performers showcase their musical prowess at Nassau’s Got Talent, which Nassau County Council on Aging hosted.   Brian Ernst’s looping song “Be Brave” took the top honor.
FSCJ Dean of IT Programs Shakia Riggins gives a breakdown of AI and its impacts on businesses Aug. 27 at FSCJ Nassau Center.

FSCJ Dean of IT Programs Shakia Riggins gives a breakdown of AI and its impacts on businesses Aug. 27 at FSCJ Nassau Center.

Chamber, FSCJ push AI for Nassau’s business community

Nick Blank
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Artificial Intelligence has been around for a considerable time, so business owners and the workforce have to catch up.
McKinney-Vento Program Manager Mollie Cressey stands at the front of the clothes closet, which is run by volunteers.

McKinney-Vento Program Manager Mollie Cressey stands at the front of the clothes closet, which is run by volunteers.

McKinney-Vento program offers homeless students level playing field

Nick Blank
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Students experiencing homelessness or economic hardships can find solace in a large space off U.S. 17 in Yulee that is packed with clothes, shoes and hygienic products. The federal McKinney-Vento Act establishes that homeless students have a right to clothing, food service and school supplies.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper pauses for a moment as he tells the details of the scene found at West 12th Avenue home on July 24 at a press conference held at the sheriff's office July 25. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper pauses for a moment as he tells the details of the scene found at West 12th Avenue home on July 24 at a press conference held at the sheriff's office July 25. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hilliard shooter pronounced dead

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 25, 2025
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper spoke in a somber tone Friday morning as he told the details of a scene at a West 12th Avenue home in Hilliard.  The domestic shooting incident on the evening of July 24 left three dead, the shooter in critical condition and one survivor – a 5-year-old girl.
Aaron Bell

Aaron Bell

County commissioner accused of DUI

Julia Roberts
Thursday, June 23, 2022
A Nassau County Commissioner was arrested and charged with driving under the influence Tuesday after the Fernandina Beach Police Department said it received a tip about someone driving erratically on South Eighth Street.