Nassau County

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

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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

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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

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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.
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioner meet in January. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioner meet in January. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County OK’s purchase of 134 acres on St. Marys River

Ashley Chandler
Friday, January 30, 2026
Nassau County officially approved the purchase of the 134-acre property known as Callie’s on the River.  At Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting commissioners voted 5-0 to move forward with the purchase, sale agreement and closing documents related to property located along the St.
NCSD/BOCC Joint Meeting

NCSD/BOCC Joint Meeting

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District, county discuss achievement, projects at joint meeting

Nick Blank
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Nassau County School District Superintendent Kathy Burns fielded questions on new schools, discussed impact fees and presented district achievements at Monday’s joint school district and Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting.
The Board of County Commissioners meets earlier this month in the commission chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners meets earlier this month in the commission chambers at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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BOCC wants data, meeting with Ingoglia

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Nassau County is requesting that Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia send data and meet with county leaders, following a press conference Ingoglia held last week in Fernandina Beach in which he said Nassau County’s 2024-’25 budget included $53,031,730 of “wasteful spending.
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Nassau County spent more than $53,000,000 more than it should have in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year at a press conference Wednesday in Fernandina. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Nassau County spent more than $53,000,000 more than it should have in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year at a press conference Wednesday in Fernandina. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

BOCC gives ‘unified’ response to CFO comments on ‘wasteful spending’ in Nassau County

Ashley Chandler
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners said Friday it is “unified” in disputing claims made by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer on Wednesday.
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia speaks at a press conference Wednesday regarding Nassau County spending. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia speaks at a press conference Wednesday regarding Nassau County spending. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Ingoglia weighs in on Nassau County impact fees

Ashley Chandler
Friday, January 23, 2026
A couple of local issues were brought up at the Wednesday press conference held at the Residence Inn by Marriott: Downtown paid parking in Fernandina Beach and Nassau County impact fees.
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Nassau County spent more than $53,000,000 more than it should have in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year at a press conference Wednesday in Fernandina. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Nassau County spent more than $53,000,000 more than it should have in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year at a press conference Wednesday in Fernandina. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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CFO says Nassau County overspent $53M in '24-25

Ashley Chandler
Friday, January 23, 2026
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia was in Fernandina Beach on Wednesday to give a preliminary report on his office’s audit of Nassau County spending.