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Dr. Alan Miller accepts a Proclamation on behalf of Dr. Kirkwood Adams, Jr., recognizing Dr. Adams contributions to heart failure care, medical research and professional education. Submitted photo

Dr. Alan Miller accepts a Proclamation on behalf of Dr. Kirkwood Adams, Jr., recognizing Dr. Adams contributions to heart failure care, medical research and professional education. Submitted photo

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Heart Failure Management Conference underway at Omni Resort

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 17, 2026
Thursday marked the official start of a nationwide medical conference held annually on Amelia Island. The Heart Failure Management Conference was first held on the island in 1996. On Wednesday, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners recognized the conference’s founder Dr. Kirkwood F.
Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Commissioner Martin battling undisclosed health concerns

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will have only four members present in person at meetings for an unforeseeable period of time. Commissioner John Martin currently is battling undisclosed health issues.
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.
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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.