Author Archives: Cindy Jackson
Citizens fill Nassau County Board of Commission Chambers to protest 50 Acre Development . . . and the people won
By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 24, 2022 On May 24, 2022, the James S. Page [...]
May
Public art on display on Amelia Island – A look back
By Cindy Jackson Reporter Photos courtesy of Lauri deGaris May 5, 2022 Originally posted November [...]
May
Riverstone developers threaten lawsuit over 50 acre south-end parcel
By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 26, 2022 On March 7, 2022, Rogers Towers sent a [...]
Apr
Board of County Commission discusses Tributary Community Park Development and American Beach
By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 22, 2022 Parks and recreation and impact fees are often [...]
Apr
On 5-0 vote May selected as Nassau County Attorney pending contract approval
By Cindy Jackson March 21, 2022 By a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Board of [...]
Mar
Board of County Commission votes 4-1 for development approval on First Coast Highway & Julia
By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 2, 2022 “Assistant County Attorney Denise May stated, “Development rights [...]
Mar
Saturday’s Nassau County Sheriff’s Office first ever ‘Jail Break 5k Race’ a huge success
By Cindy Jackson February 28, 2022 The first-ever Jail Break 5K race was held in [...]
Feb
A continuance requested by county staff on proposed development fronting First Coast Highway
By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 2, 2022 The eleven-member Planning and Zoning Board for [...]
Feb
N C County Commission takes action on speed bumps, truck thru traffic, and economic development
By Cindy Jackson January 13, 2022 The first meeting of the new year for the [...]
Jan
Hotly contested zoning change denied by Nassau County Commission on 3-2 vote
By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 16, 2021 “Hopefully, the commissioners understand that the residents of [...]
Dec
Nassau Legislative Delegation overrides OHPA to bring City’s proposed charter changes to state legislature
By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 3, 2021 It was standing room only in Commission Chambers [...]
Dec
Senator Bean and Representative Byrd receive wish list from Nassau County Commissioners
By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 4, 2021 At a very brief special meeting of the [...]
Nov
Speakers question Nassau County’s economic development strategies
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 12, 2021 The process of approving a budget for Nassau [...]
Oct
Nassau County Board of Commission approves budget – Special ‘Manhunt’ account established
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 3, 2021 It’s official. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) [...]
Oct
Scenes from Callahan as scores of law enforcement officers continue search for suspected killer
Photos by Cindy Jackson Reporter September 27, 2021 Editor’s Note: Today, a massive search for [...]
Sep
Nassau County Board of Commission approves tentative budget
By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 16, 2021 “It’s a double header for sure,” was a [...]
Sep
Nassau County Board of Commission maintains “status quo” for beach driving and camping
By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 14, 2021 By a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Board [...]
Sep
Recent changes to Bert Harris Act may impact county’s new building height restrictions
By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 27, 2021 Who is Bert Harris and what is the [...]
Aug
Nassau County BOCC replaces Ross on Amelia Island TDC and provides funds for Spring Lake Estates drainage
By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 21, 2021 Updated at 3:46 p.m. to include approval of [...]
Aug
Nassau County Board of Commission discusses modified budget draft
By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 23, 2021 At the most recent meeting of the Nassau [...]
Aug
Nassau Health Dept. Director provides sobering situation report on County Covid status
Submitted by Cindy Jackson Reporter July 30, 2021 “We’re not looking good.” “If you [...]
Jul
Nassau County Board of Commission approves tentative millage rate on 4 – 1 vote
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 27, 2021 The Nassau County Board of Commissioners met Monday, [...]
Jul
A look back – Amelia Adventures is Thomas and Catherine Oliver
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 3, 2021 Originally posted August 21, 2019 11:20 a.m. Editor’s [...]
Jul
Board of County Commission proposes projects in upcoming budget
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 2, 2021 To be an informed citizen, to better understand [...]
Jul
Nassau County hires Assistant County Attorney
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 30. 2021 Nassau County has finally hired an Assistant County [...]
Jun
Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 71 officially opened
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 23, 2021 Tuesday, June 22, 2021, marked an important day [...]
Jun
Nassau County Board of Commission Regular Meeting: Building heights, and E-Bikes
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 18, 2021 “Introduced into the record was a letter addressed [...]
Jun
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners extends State of Emergency due to COVID-19
By Cindy Jackon Reporter June 8, 2021 The Board of County Commissioners held a special [...]
Jun
American Rescue Plan to bring millions of dollars in economic stimulus to Nassau County, Hillard, Callahan, and Fernandina Beach
By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 26, 2021 Taco Pope, County Manager and David Jahosky of [...]
May
Nassau County Board of Commission approves conceptual design of Westside Regional Park
By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 25, 2021 “ . . . the County itself is [...]
May
Opposition expressed as South Amelia Island Shore Stabilization Association (SAISSA) presents assessment recommendation to BOCC
By Cindy Jackon Reporter April 15, 2021 Updated at 5:15 p.m. The South Amelia Island [...]
Department of Health – Nassau Director Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel to retire after 30 years of service
By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 13, 2021 On May 13, 2021, Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel, Director [...]
Apr
Nassau County Public Safety Training Center groundbreaking – Beginning a three phase project
By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 23, 2021 At the groundbreaking ceremony for the Public Safety [...]
Mar
Nassau County COVID-19 overview
By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 7, 2021 BACKGROUND COVID-19 is believed to have made its [...]
Mar
Nassau County Board of Commission discusses building height, COVID-19 and more
By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 9, 2021 The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting [...]
Feb
Nassau County Board of Commission recognizes American Beach
By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 2, 2021 The Board of County Commissioners [...]
Feb
Nassau County Board of Commission selects Ford to attend mediation for Raydient/Nassau County case
By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 1, 2021 As historically been the protocol, Board of County [...]
Feb
Nassau County Board approves open space master plan and creates land acquisition plan
By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 28, 2021 “This is a historic night for Nassau County,” [...]
Jan
Nassau County Board of Commission receives COVID-19 update at meeting on January 20
By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 21, 2021 The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its [...]
Jan
Former Nassau County Supervisor of Elections talks elections and more
By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 18, 2021 Editor’s Note: This interview took place prior to [...]
Jan
Nassau County Board of Commission discusses COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 13, 2021 A special meeting of the Board of County [...]
Jan
BOCC workshop attempts to “demystify” Tourist Development Tax
By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 12, 2021 Following a workshop held on Monday, January 11, [...]
Jan
Board of Nassau County Commission discusses forming Conservation Lands Acquisition and Management Plan
By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 12, 2021 January 11, 2021 was a very busy day [...]
Jan
COVID-19 vaccine problem – Demand plus reduced supply equals FRUSTRATION
Cindy Jackson Reporter January 8, 2020 On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the Nassau County Board [...]
Jan
Individuals are rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccine
Photos by Cindy Jackson Reporter January 8, 2021 Editor’s Note: We just happened to [...]
Jan
Nassau County Commission hears good news – “Projects on time and under budget”
By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 21, 2020 Each month, under the auspices of creating and [...]
Dec
Nassau County honors retiring Supervisor of Elections
Cindy Jackson Reporter December 19, 2020 December 16, 2020, witnessed a very long meeting of [...]
Dec
Board of County Commissioners approve Planning & Zoning Board appointments
By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 18, 2020 Approved at one of the last BOCC meetings [...]
Dec
Meet Jim and Carol Montgomery – Dedicated to strengthen and comfort those with Multiple Sclerosis
By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 14, 2020 The pink ribbon has become synonymous with breast [...]
Dec
Board of County Commission discusses vaccines and Jacksonville Electric Authority
By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 8, 2020 “Dr. Seidel . . . is hopeful that [...]
Dec
What’s happening at Wildlight . . .
By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 1, 2020 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, [...]
Dec
Nassau County Board of County Commission sets priorities for Florida State Delegation
By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 1, 2020 Each year, the Nassau County Board of County [...]
Dec
Mocama Beer Company brings “hops” to former auto dealership
By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 24, 2020 There is nothing in the world like the [...]
Nov
The “Y” at Wildlight
By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 16, 2020 It all started “across the pond” in 1844 [...]
Nov
Tropical Storm Eta passes by
By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 12, 2020 Editor’s Note: This morning, Tropical Storm Eta brought [...]
Nov
New board members to join Amelia Island Tourist Development Council
By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 10, 2020 Gil Langley, President and CEO of The Amelia [...]
Nov
North Hampton neighborhood wins – Plans for Concourse/Miner Road connection off the table
By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 10, 2020 The William Burgess District (WBD) encompasses 5,400 acres [...]
Nov
Commission reviews status of Rayonier Litigation
By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 4, 2020 Motions to dismiss, motion for protective order, motion [...]
Nov
Nassau Board of County Commissioners discuss COVID-19 and CARES
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 23, 2020 At the Wednesday morning (10/21/20) meeting of the [...]
Oct
Area “Fast Food” options continue to grow
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 20, 2020 What used to be an internet café along [...]
Oct
Nassau County Commission passes beach ordinance
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 14, 2020 Each year, October is officially designated Breast Cancer [...]
Oct
Boat House Restaurant comes to Fernandina’s Historic Downtown
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 8, 2020 “Serving those who serve us,” was the theme [...]
Oct
Nassau County businesses receive CARES funding
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 7, 2020 “Job losses leave 1 in 4 Floridian uninsured [...]
Oct
CARES major topic of BOCC special meeting
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 2, 2020 Historically, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners [...]
Oct
Nassau County adds to staff after state increases “One Cent Sales Tax” revenue
By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 1, 2020 The final step in the laborious, time-consuming, devil-is-in-the-details [...]
Oct
Nassau County Fire Station 71 breaks ground
By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 25, 2020 In the works since 2005-2006, a groundbreaking ceremony [...]
Sep
A conversation with County Manager Taco Pope
By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 24, 2020 RUMOR HAS IT THAT YOU ARE A LOCAL, [...]
Sep
Mullin steps down in dual role as Nassau County Attorney/County Manager
By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 18, 2020 It was a virtual love fest in the [...]
Sep
Nassau County Board of Commissioners moves forward on budget and stalls on beach ordinance again
By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 15, 2020 The agenda for the September 14, 2020 meeting [...]
Sep
Commissioner-Elect Martin protests and wins
By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 15, 2020 Nassau County Commissioner-elect John Martin from District [...]
Sep
Nassau County Budget Director updates BOCC
By Cindy Jackson September 10, 2020 It’s that time of year when many State and [...]
Sep
County Manager briefs BOCC on Small Business Assistance Grants and Rental and Mortgage Assistance
By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 2, 2020 Whereas the Board of County Commissioners meets on [...]
Sep
First steps underway to bring healthy, safe water & sewer service to American Beach
By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 26, 2020 History was made in 1934 when Abraham Lincoln [...]
Aug
Fernandina Beach seeks $500K from Nassau County to assist in recreation facility upgrades, repairs
Submitted by Cindy Jackson Reporter August 25, 2020 Making a special appearance at the August [...]
Aug
CARES funding for Nassau County: confusing for many
By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 7, 2020 “Clear as mud,” is a well-known and often [...]
Aug
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