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County responds to attorney general’s opinion on local impact fees

Ashley Chandler

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Nassau County officials responded to a letter from Florida's attorney general in regard to the recently imposed Impact Fees in the county. The county's statement issued Monday just before 11 a.m.

Nassau County responds to attorney general's opinion letter on impact fees

News Staff

Monday, January 19, 2026

On Monday, Nassau County responded to a letter from Florida's attorney general in regard to the recently imposed Impact Fees in the county. The county's press release issued Monday just before 11 a.m.

DeSantis fills two judicial seats in Nassau

News Staff

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Gov. Ron DeSantis made two judicial appointments Tuesday, filling the newly-created Nassau County Court judge seat and a vacant Fourth Judicial Circuit Court seat. Sarah Bell, a state assistant attorney general, will serve in Nassau’s second County Judge seat.

President and CEO of Barnabas Center, Jamie Reynolds, left, shows some donated food items to Anne Gower, co-chair of the Campaign Committee, on Monday at Barnabas Center. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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‘A hand up with empowerment:' Locals show support for Barnabas’ move west

Ashley Chandler

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Locals are rallying around a nonprofit’s efforts to expand its services to the west side.

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

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‘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.

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Interviews begin for two judge vacancies

News Staff

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Interviews will take place this week for a new Nassau County Court judgeship and a Fourth Judicial Circuit position.

Brian Ernst

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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.

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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.

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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

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.