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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

Speakers question Nassau County’s economic development strategies

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 12, 2021 The process of approving a budget for Nassau [...]

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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) [...]

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 [...]

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Nassau County Board of Commission approves tentative budget

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 16, 2021 “It’s a double header for sure,” was a [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Nassau County Board of Commission discusses modified budget draft

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 23, 2021 At the most recent meeting of the Nassau [...]

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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

Board of County Commission proposes projects in upcoming budget

By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 2, 2021 To be an informed citizen, to better understand [...]

Nassau County hires Assistant County Attorney

By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 30. 2021 Nassau County has finally hired an Assistant County [...]

Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 71 officially opened

By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 23, 2021 Tuesday, June 22, 2021, marked an important day [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Nassau County Board of Commission approves conceptual design of Westside Regional Park

By Cindy Jackson Reporter May 25, 2021 “ . . . the County itself is [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

Nassau County COVID-19 overview

By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 7, 2021 BACKGROUND COVID-19 is believed to have made its [...]

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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 [...]

Nassau County Board of Commission recognizes American Beach

By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 2, 2021       The Board of County Commissioners [...]

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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 [...]

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,” [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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BOCC workshop attempts to “demystify” Tourist Development Tax

By Cindy Jackson Reporter January 12, 2021 Following a workshop held on Monday, January 11, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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Nassau County honors retiring Supervisor of Elections

Cindy Jackson Reporter December 19, 2020 December 16, 2020, witnessed a very long meeting of [...]

Board of County Commissioners approve Planning & Zoning Board appointments

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 18, 2020 Approved at one of the last BOCC meetings [...]

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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 [...]

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Board of County Commission discusses vaccines and Jacksonville Electric Authority

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 8, 2020 “Dr. Seidel  . . .  is hopeful that [...]

What’s happening at Wildlight . . .

By Cindy Jackson Reporter December 1, 2020 Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, [...]

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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 [...]

Mocama Beer Company brings “hops” to former auto dealership

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 24, 2020 There is nothing in the world like the [...]

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The “Y” at Wildlight

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 16, 2020 It all started “across the pond” in 1844 [...]

Tropical Storm Eta passes by

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 12, 2020 Editor’s Note:  This morning, Tropical Storm Eta brought [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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Commission reviews status of Rayonier Litigation

By Cindy Jackson Reporter November 4, 2020 Motions to dismiss, motion for protective order, motion [...]

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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 [...]

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Area “Fast Food” options continue to grow

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 20, 2020 What used to be an internet café along [...]

Nassau County Commission passes beach ordinance

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 14, 2020 Each year, October is officially designated Breast Cancer [...]

Boat House Restaurant comes to Fernandina’s Historic Downtown

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 8, 2020 “Serving those who serve us,” was the theme [...]

Nassau County businesses receive CARES funding

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 7, 2020 “Job losses leave 1 in 4 Floridian uninsured [...]

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CARES major topic of BOCC special meeting

By Cindy Jackson Reporter October 2, 2020 Historically, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners [...]

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 [...]

Nassau County Fire Station 71 breaks ground

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 25, 2020 In the works since 2005-2006, a groundbreaking ceremony [...]

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A conversation with County Manager Taco Pope

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 24, 2020 RUMOR HAS IT THAT YOU ARE A LOCAL, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

Commissioner-Elect Martin protests and wins

By Cindy Jackson Reporter September 15, 2020   Nassau County Commissioner-elect John Martin from District [...]

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Nassau County Budget Director updates BOCC

By Cindy Jackson September 10, 2020 It’s that time of year when many State and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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CARES funding for Nassau County: confusing for many

By Cindy Jackson Reporter August 7, 2020 “Clear as mud,” is a well-known and often [...]