Nassau County

Cutline 1: Molly Vogel organizes sourdough breads and treats at her Doris & Eris Artisan Bakery stand at the Markets by Mariah farmers market at Tractor Supply on Saturday.

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Baker builds community through bread

Amy Mulligan

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Bread has been bringing people together for centuries.

Commissioner Klynt Farmer and Sara Clifton, Nassau County CRS coordinator. Submitted

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County raises flood risk awareness

Ashley Chandler

Friday, March 13, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners declared this week as Flood Awareness Week in Nassau County. The awareness week is meant to increase knowledge of flood risk, the availability of flood insurance, flood protection methods and how to prepare for emergencies, the county says.

Plans for the Cornerstone Classical Academy in Wildlight.

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Charter school application approved

Nick Blank

Friday, March 13, 2026

Nassau County’s first charter school set for Wildlight is a step closer after its application was approved by a state committee last month.

The fate of the Penny Press machine in Ship's Lantern is uncertain as pennies fade out of circulation. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

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End of pennies changes payments

Amy Mulligan

Friday, March 13, 2026

Don’t expect exact change when you’re paying with cash if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that will allow retailers and consumers to round up or down to the nearest nickel. The House voted 111-1 Tuesday on the measure (SB 1074).

County Attorney Denise May speaks at the 2026 Winter Strategic Planning Session. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County Attorney weighs legislative impact

Amy Mulligan

Friday, March 6, 2026

More than 1,900 bills have been introduced during the 2026 Legislative Session. “There are some very fastmoving amendments going on in the legislature right now,” Nassau County Attorney Denise May said.

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks Thursday in Yulee. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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County awarded $6.25M grant to fund road to job creation hub near U.S. 301, I-10

Nick Blank

Friday, March 6, 2026

Speaking in Yulee on Thursday morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded the county $6.25 million to fund a road for a new job creation hub near U.S. 301 and I-10. The U.S. 301 and I-10 interchange runs along U.S. 90 south of Bryceville in West Nassau County.

Nassau County School District board members and Superintendent Kathy Burns, left, listen to public comment at a workshop Monday night. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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School board mulls 1 mill continuation

Nick Blank

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

With Nassau County School District’s one-mill increase set to expire, district board members reviewed the one-mill’s benefits, timeline and a possible reduction, and heard pleas from employees to keep the one-mill in place.

An aerial view of the Amelia Concours in a previous year. Submitted photo

Guide to The Amelia Concours

Brian Douglas

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

If you’ve been paying close attention you’re well aware that our island’s famous Concours d’Elegance has moved from its decades-long Sunday classic car display to Saturday. The show day was moved last year to avoid a Sunday rainstorm and apparently the presenting Hagerty executives liked the result.

The Fernandina Beach water tower and Water Treatment Plant on Monday located at Atlantic Avenue and 11th Street. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Locals face 'severe water shortage'

Ashley Chandler

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

A concern of moderate water shortage has now been upgraded to a severe water shortage in Nassau and surrounding counties. A Phase Two Water Shortage has been declared indicating a “severe water shortage.”

County commissioners and staff during the Winter Strategic Planning Session on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County hosts Winter Strategic Planning Session

Ashley Chandler

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Last week, Nassau County commissioners, staff, consultants and members of the public filled the Bean Center at the FSCJ Betty P Cook Nassau Center.On Thursday and Friday, Nassau County held the Winter Strategic Planning Session to discuss plans for the county’s future.