Category Archives: County News
County Road 115 Road Closure Notice & Detour
Office of Nassau County Manager Press Release July 10, 2020 Nassau County wants you to [...]
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Public Hearing Scheduled July 16 to Consider Ordinance Banning Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats in Nassau County
Office of Nassau County Manager Press Release July 10, 2020 On July 16, 2020, the [...]
Jul
A Tale of the Real Nassau County
Press Release from Nassau County By Megan Diehl, Office of Management & Budget Director July [...]
Jul
Dr. Seidel briefs Board of Nassau County Commissioners on COVID-19
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 9, 2020 “[COVID-19] is not about places, it is about [...]
Jul
Food distribution scheduled July 11 for Nassau County residents
City of Fernandina Beach July 9, 2020 [...]
Jul
A message from Citizens for a Better Nassau – “Does the county commission have taxpayers in mind?”
Citizens for a Better Nassau Bill Gingrich July 8, 2020 Does the county commission [...]
Jul
Nassau County mourns the death of former Sheriff Ray Geiger
July 8, 2020 W. Ray Geiger Obituary April 8, 1939 – June 29, 2020 Ray [...]
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Florida Department of Health July 8 – Nassau County records 27 Coronavirus cases today
Florida Department of Health July 8, 2020 Editor’s Note: Our previous headline was in error. [...]
Jul
Public hearing on July 16 to discuss Nassau County impact fees
Office of the Nassau County Manager Press Release July 8, 2020 Nassau County, Florida, July [...]
Jul
Nassau County’s Stormwater Engineer Provides Update on Thomas Creek
Office of the County Manager Press Release July 7, 2020 Nassau County, Florida, July 7, [...]
Jul
Florida Department of Health July 7 – Nassau County Daily Cornavirus cases increase by 19
Florida Dept of Health July 7, 2020 Editor’s Note: We will continue to update this [...]
Jul
National Park Service awards grant for Evan’s Rendezvous structure report
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 7, 2020 Excitedly announced at the July 6, 2020, meeting [...]
Jul
Cornavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act brings additional 2.2 Million to Nassau County
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 7, 2020 “Commission Chair Danny Leeper added his desire to [...]
Jul
County Plans for Social Distancing During Board Meetings and Public Hearings
Nassau County Press Release Office of the County Manager July 7, 2020 Nassau County, [...]
Jul
FDOT reviewing “Segmental Bridge Inspection Procedures” statewide
Florida Dept of Transporation Press Release July 2, 2020 In light of preliminary bridge inspection [...]
Jul
Florida Department of Health July 5 – Nassau County Cornavirus cases surge to daily record high of 36
Florida Department of Health July 5, 2020 Florida Department of Health: Florida Department of Health [...]
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Florida Dept of Health July 4 – State of Florida Coronavirus daily total at 11,445 – Nassau County adds 25
Florida Department of Health July 4, 2020 Editor’s Note: We will continue to update this [...]
Jul
Florida Department of Health July 3 – Nassau County Cornavirus daily figure at 29
Florida Dept of Health July 3, 2020 Editor’s Note: We will continue to update this [...]
Jul
Nassau County joins Fernandina Beach in mandating face coverings in indoor public settings
The Nassau County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager 7/2/20 @ 10:00 p.m. At [...]
Jul
Responding to COVID=19: How Barnabas is helping Nassau County
Barnabas Center Nassau Press Release Contact: Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager www.BarnabasNassau.org July 1, 2020 As [...]
Jul
Sturgess seeks reelection to Ocean, Highway & Port Authority, District 1
Robert (Bob) Sturgess Candidate for Ocean, Hwy, & Port Authority July 2, 2020 Thank [...]
Jul
Nassau County Commissioners to encourage masks
By Cindy Jackson Reporter July 1, 2020 At a special meeting of the Board of [...]
Jul
Florida Dept of Health July 1 – Nassau County daily Cornavirus cases increase by 14
Florida Dept of Health Editor’s Note: We will continue to update this post when more [...]
Jul
Fullwood seeks reelection to Ocean, Hwy & Port Authority, District 2
Danny Fullwood Incumbent Candidate for Ocean, Hwy & Port Authority District 2 July 1, 2020 [...]
Jul
Danny Leeper seeks reelection to Nassau County Board of Commission, District 1
Danny Leeper Incumbent Nassau County Commissioner District 1 July 1, 2020 Thank you for allowing [...]
Jul
County removes damaged tree along bike path
From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 29, 2020 [...]
Jun
Nassau County Florida Dept of Health closes Ash Street location in Fernandina Beach
Florida Dept of Health Nassau Press Release Dr. Eugenia Ngo-Seidel Nassau CHD Director June 30, [...]
Jun
Cascone seeks position as Nassau County Judge
John Cascone Candidate for Nassau County Judge June 30, 2020 John Cascone, candidate for County [...]
Jun
Zimmerman announces candidacy for Ocean, Hwy, Port Authority District 2
Joe Francis Zimmerman III Candidate for Ocean, Highway, and Port Authority, District 2 June 30, [...]
Jun
American Beach residents hear presentation on County’s “American Beach Well and Septic Tank Phaseout Plan”
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 29, 2020 A community meeting regarding the American Beach Well [...]
Jun
Nassau County Secures GSG to Develop a Strategic Plan for CARES Act Funding
Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, June 25, 2020 [...]
Jun
Hill seeks position on Ocean, Hwy, & Port Authority, District 1
Miriam Hill Candidate for Ocean, Highway, & Port Authority District 1 [email protected] votemiriamhill.com June 2020 [...]
Jun
Stamps announces candidacy for Nassau County Commissioner, District 5
Anthony Stamps Candidate for Nassau County Commissioner District 5 (904)507-8389 Email: [email protected] June 26, 2020 [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health June 28 – 11 new cases of Coronavirus in Nassau County
Florida Dept of Health June 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Florida Dept of Health reported an [...]
Jun
Nassau County Emergency Management – Decrease in actions taken to prevent Coronavirus causes rise in Nassau County cases
Nassau County Emergency Management June 27, 2020 Nassau County Coronavirus Update. We’ve seen an upward [...]
Jun
Nassau County road & lane closures: week of June 27-July 3, 2020
I-95 Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound near [...]
Jun
Braddock seeks position as Nassau County Superintendent of Schools
Dale P Braddock Candidate for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools June 26, 2020 Dale P. [...]
Jun
Nassau County Urges Businesses to Implement Safety Measures to Prevent Spread of COVID-19
Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, June 25, 2020 [...]
Jun
Ericksen seeks position on Ocean, Highway, & Port Authority – District 1
Todd S. Ericksen Candidate Port Authority District 1 June 26, 2020 Todd S. Ericksen, proud [...]
Jun
Nassau BOCC declares Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week July 25-August 1, 2020
From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 25, 2020 6/23/20 @ [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health – Nassau County Coronavirus Cases increase by 11
Florida Dept of Health June 25, 2020 Editor’s Note: We will continue to update this [...]
Jun
Bethea announces candidacy for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections
Stan Bethea Candidate for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections June 25, 2020 “I look [...]
Jun
Wagner announces candidacy for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools
Albert Wagner Candidate forNassau County Superintendent of Schools June 2020 Albert Wagner is a public [...]
Jun
Wisconsin franchise may come to Yulee
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 24, 2020 “If approved, the Culver’s restaurant will have 102 [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health June 24 – A record day for Florida Coronavirus cases – Nassau County cases reach 128
Florida Dept of Health June 24, 2020 Editor’s Note: Florida daily Coronavirus cases hit a [...]
Jun
Barrett announces candidacy for Nassau County Judge
Jenny Higginbotham Barrett Candidate for Nassau County Judge Press Release June, 19, 2020 I am [...]
Jun
Farmer announces candidacy for Nassau County Commissioner, District 5
Klynt A. Farmer Candidate for Nassau County Commission Group 5 Klynt A. Farmer was born, [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health June 23 – Nassau County cases reach 126
Florida Dept of Health June 23, 2020 Editor’s Note: We will continue to update this [...]
Jun
Taylor announces candidacy for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections
Justin Taylor Candidate for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections June 23, 2020 After careful consideration, [...]
Jun
Burns seeks re-election as Superintendent of Schools for Nassau County
Dr. Kathy Knight Burns Candidate for Nassau County Superintendent of Schools June 23, 2020 Dr. [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health issues additional public health advisory
Florida Dept of Health Surgeon General June 22, 2020 Editor’s Note: Yesterday, two people who [...]
Jun
Beware of fake COVID-19 tracing calls
State of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody June 22, 2020 Attorney General Ashley Moody today [...]
Jun
Collaborative report highlights progress and opportunities for supporting Jacksonville’s Homeless
United Way of Northeast Florida Press Release June 22, 2020 Funded by the Jessie Ball [...]
Jun
Adkins announces candidacy for Nassau County Supervisor of Elections
Janet H Adkins Nassau County Candidate for Supervisor of Elections June 22, 2020 Janet H. [...]
Jun
Property Identification cards permit non residential Nassau County property owners to drive on beaches
Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, June 19, 2020 [...]
Jun
Grooms announces candidacy for Nassau County School Board District 4
Dr. Cindy Grooms Candidate for Nassau County School Board District 4 June 22, 2020 Dr. [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health- Nassau encourages young adults to take COVID-19 precautions
June 20, 2020 “This is due to the increase in positive tests among the younger [...]
Jun
Commissioner Leeper Appointed to Florida Association of Counties Board of Directors
Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] Nassau County, Florida, June 18, 2020– [...]
Jun
Nassau County road and lane closures: week of June 20-26, 2020
I-95 Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday southbound near [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health June 19 – 4 new cases in Nassau County brings Coronavirus to 101
Florida Dept of Health June 19, 2020 Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 [...]
Jun
Nassau County issues statement on recent Raydient vs Nassau County “Partial Summary Judgement”
Nassau County Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Press Release June 19, 2020 On June 10, [...]
Jun
Referendum for Conservation Land & Management acquisition removed from ballot by BOCC
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 19, 2020 As the City of Fernandina Beach did [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health June 18 – Nassau County Coronavirus cases – After a one-year old, a 3 year old
Florida Dept of Health June 18, 2020 Editor’s Note: We will continue to update this [...]
Jun
John Martin announces his candidacy for Nassau County Board of Commission, District 1
John Martin Candidate BOCC, District 1 June 18, 2020 Mr. Martin served 21 years in [...]
Jun
No School Tax referendum this year
Submitted by Dr. Kathy Knight Burns Nassau County School Superintendent June 18, 2020 The Coronavirus [...]
Jun
Nassau County to receive 3.8 M for Coronavirus relief
By Cindy Jackson Reporter June 18, 2020 An important item discussed in great detail at [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach Market Place returns to historic downtown with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
Fernandina Beach Market Place By Judie Mackie June 18, 2020 The Fernandina Beach Market Place [...]
Jun
Johnson seeks reelection to School Board, District 4
Candidate Russell Johnson District 4 Press Release June 17, 2020 Russell L. Johnson, your current [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health June 17 – 2 new cases of Cornavirus in Nassau County
Florida Dept of Health June 17, 2020 Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, [...]
Jun
Black Lives Matter – “This movement is long overdue”
By Bonita Reid Gardner June 16, 2020 Of course all lives matter. The height of [...]
Jun
Florida Dept of Health June 16 – Daily report for Florida shows 2.8 thousand Cornavirus cases – Nassau County cases up 1
Florida Dept of Health June 16, 2020 Florida Department of Health Updates New COVID-19 Cases, [...]
Jun
A tutelage on the Anhinga – Amelia Island/Nassau County Bird Club
By Bill George Amelia Island/Nassau Bird Club Photo by Dan Kossman June 15, 2020 What [...]
Jun
Seven Seas Explorer continues to wait out COVID-19 near Fernandina
By Ed Boner June 15, 2020 Update: It appears the Seven Seas Explorer cruise ship [...]
Jun
The Wildlight Chronicles
By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst June 14, 2020 At one level, the quarrel between Raydient [...]
Jun
FDOT road and lane closures
FDOT Press Release June 12, 2020 Nassau County I-95 (FIN 431958-1-52-01) (30.743167, -81.654806) (30°44’35.4″N [...]
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