Nassau County

Pattie Pitts, Fernandina Beach native and the wife of a Navy veteran, retires a flag Saturday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pattie Pitts, Fernandina Beach native and the wife of a Navy veteran, retires a flag Saturday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Local DAR chapter hosts annual flag retirement ceremony

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, June 18, 2026
With the assistance of several other local groups, The Amelia Island Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Inc. (DAR) held an annual flag retirement ceremony Saturday, to celebrate Flag Day.The purpose is to dispose of nonserviceable Flags of the United States...
From left, Rick Ludwig with his dog Raven, Angela Young, Matt Tarlton with Copper, Scott Lempe’s dog, Thomas Gritzner with Payton and his caretaker, Anna Gritzner.

From left, Rick Ludwig with his dog Raven, Angela Young, Matt Tarlton with Copper, Scott Lempe’s dog, Thomas Gritzner with Payton and his caretaker, Anna Gritzner.

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Cruisin' for a cause

Ashley Chandler
Friday, June 12, 2026
This weekend an annual local event that supports veterans will hold its largest event to date. The Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans is set to take place Saturday morning.  Bill Cimino, co-director of Cross the Line Foundation, said as of Wednesday 149 people were registered for the event.
The Fact Finding Committee meets Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May; Economic Resources Manager Kathy Freyman; Deputy County Manager Robert Companion; County Manager Taco Pope; Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman; and Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem.  Photo courtesy of Nassau County, Fl.

The Fact Finding Committee meets Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May; Economic Resources Manager Kathy Freyman; Deputy County Manager Robert Companion; County Manager Taco Pope; Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman; and Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem.  Photo courtesy of Nassau County, Fl.

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12-month data center moratorium officially approved

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The 12-month moratorium on data centers in Nassau County is official as staff continues to gather testimony and facts on the topic. The Board of County Commissioners approved the ordinance Monday night during the final hearing on the moratorium.
A firefly AMP L-100 autonomous electric mower. Photo from Firefly Automatix

A firefly AMP L-100 autonomous electric mower. Photo from Firefly Automatix

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County gains cutting-edge tech

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Within the next 30 days, Nassau County’s Parks & Recreation Department will receive its new state-of-the-art autonomous electric mower.Parks & Recreation Director Jay Robertson said the department is excited about the addition.“As our parks inventory continues to grow and evolve, this equipment...
GreenPal welcomes visitors to its app. Image from screenshot

GreenPal welcomes visitors to its app. Image from screenshot

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'Uber for lawn care' now operating in Nassau County

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
A nationwide lawn-care app that operates in 49 states has made its way to Nassau County.  Gene Caballero, cofounder of GreenPal, said the app is the easiest way for homeowners to find, schedule and pay their lawn guy.
The Nassau County Fact Finding Committee held its first workshop Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Nassau County Fact Finding Committee held its first workshop Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Data center workshops begin

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Nassau County staff, consultants and residents gathered at the James S. Page Governmental Complex on Monday to get started on what will be weeks of information gathering on data centers.Staff opened the overflow room and locals packed the commissioners chambers during the two-hour Fact Finding...
Mikaela Nichols, left, Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins, middle, and Talia Anassis, right, were awarded scholarships from the Island Art Association. The local art group says the scholarships were awarded based on the quality of their submitted art portfolios.

Mikaela Nichols, left, Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins, middle, and Talia Anassis, right, were awarded scholarships from the Island Art Association. The local art group says the scholarships were awarded based on the quality of their submitted art portfolios.

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Island Art Association awards scholarships to three local seniors

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2026
Three local high school seniors were recently awarded scholarships from the Island Art Association. In total, IAA gave away $6,000 to the seniors. Mikaela Nichols, who recently graduated from Fernandina Beach High School, is the winner of the Island Art Association $3,000 College Scholarship.