Category Archives: County News
Passing of Kristen Poppell
from TheCountyInsider.com Sabrina Robertson Nassau County Manager’s Office May 21, 2019 10:30 a.m. It is [...]
The Depot is coming your way and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Submitted by Dr. Kathy K. Burns Nassau County Superintendent of Schools May 17, 2019 Depot [...]
School Board announces new Business Services Executive Director
Nassau County School District MEDIA RELEASE May 9, 2019 Nassau County School Board would like [...]
Nassau County to host flood outreach events in May
Nassau County Dept. of Planning & Economic Opportunity MEDIA RELEASE May 8, 2019 10:00 a.m. [...]
Sunbather run over at Peters Point Park; reward offered for information
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 3, 2019 12:14 p.m. On [...]
May
Here Comes the Bus!
Submitted by Dr. Kathy K. Burns Nassau County School Superintendent April 28, 2019 4:00 p.m. [...]
Shops at Amelia Market to add restaurant this year
Sleiman Enterprises MEDIA RELEASE March 27, 2019 – 2:00 p.m Sleiman Enterprises is now providing [...]
Nassau Schools welcome two new principals
Nassau County School District MEDIA RELEASE March 19, 2019 9:15 a.m. Nassau County School Superintendent [...]
Nassau County adopts accessory dwelling regulations
Submitted by Adrienne Burke, Assistant Director Nassau County Department of Planning & Economic Opportunity March [...]
BOCC and FBCC meet as Joint Local Planning Agency
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 13, 2019 4:23 p.m. On [...]
Sugar Pointe Estate opens as special events and corporate retreat venue
By Cindy Jackson Reporter February 22, 2019 1:00 p.m. A spectacular new venue is now [...]
Superintendent addresses Open Enrollment questions
Submitted by Dr. Kathy K. Burns Superintendent, Nassau County School District February 21, 2019 [...]
Upcoming Nassau County Library programs
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 20, 2019 At the February [...]
County Beach Community Working Group will hold first meeting February 26
from The County Insider February 19, 2019 9:20 a.m. On December 19, 2018, the Board [...]
Former County Commissioner Jim B. Higginbotham has died.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 10, 2019 5:00 p.m. James [...]
Legislative Delegation Chair Rep. Cord Byrd Announces Nassau Delegation Meeting February 25
Media Release February 5, 2019 11:59 a.m. YULEE, Fla.– Jan. 29, 2019– State Representative [...]
Graduation Rates Increase in Nassau County
Submitted by Dr. Kathy K. Burns Superintendent, Nassau County School District February 2, 2019 12:44 [...]
And now there are five
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 28, 2019 12:00 p.m. The [...]
Florida Lowcountry Architecture Takes Shape At Wildlight
The Dalton Agency Media Release January 24, 2019 2:00 p.m. Wildlight, the new town [...]
County meets with FDOT, elected state officials on SR 200 concerns
from The County Insider (thecountyinsider.com) an online publication of the Nassau County Manager’s Office by [...]
No more trashy beaches!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 16, 2019 7:53 p.m. Arguably [...]
Jan
Wildlight celebrates first “Winterfest”
Wildlight Photos December 21, 2018 3:50 p.m.
Youth Leadership Nassau Receives Excellence in Education Award
by Kristen Poppell 4-H Extension Agent I Nassau County Extension Office December 21, 2018 11:00 [...]
Nassau County Legislative Delegation will meet in Yulee on January 3
Office of State Senator Aaron Bean Media Release December 20, 2018 11:00 a.m. YULEE, Fla.– [...]
State of the Nassau County School District
Submitted by Dr. Kathy K. Burns NCSD Superintendent December 7, 2018 A Year in Review [...]
14th Street project start date delayed to January 2, 2019
From The Nassau County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager December 5, 2018 12/4/18 [...]
South 14th Street Improvements Scheduled to Begin on December 3, 2018
from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager December 2, 2018 4:00 p.m. [...]
Nassau County’s 2019 Teachers of the Year
Office of the Superintendent Nassau County School District November 21, 2018 Nassau County School District [...]
New Nassau County Commissioners to be sworn in on November 20, 2018
The County Insider Sabrina Robertson November 16, 2018 9:00 a.m. Swearing-in Ceremonies for the incoming [...]
2018 voters turn out in force before November 6 Election Day
By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter-News Analyst November 4, 2018 4:00 p.m. Even though Election Day [...]
County invites you to give input on future of Western Nassau
Nassau County Department of Planning Press Release Adrienne Burke Assistant Director [email protected] November 2, 2018 [...]
We are in the home stretch – Important Election Information
Submitted by Vicki P. Cannon Nassau County Supervisor of Elections October 30, 2018 8:10 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Observer announces addition to staff
October 30, 2018 5:00 p.m. The Fernandina Observer is pleased to welcome Cindy Jackson as [...]
Oct
Nassau County road & lane closures: October 27-November 2, 2018
October 26, 2018 5:39 p.m. I-95 Daytime lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [...]
In a “Community Conversation”, A Recovering Addict Tells Her Story, and an Ex-Firefighter Tells Group to “Get Your Hands on NARCAN®”
By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large October 24, 2018 6:40 a.m. The thirty-or-so attendees at Starting [...]
Supervisor of Elections clarifies info on write-ins, mail ballots
Submitted by Vicki P. Cannon Nassau County Supervisor of Elections October 22, 2018 WRITE-IN CANDIDATES: [...]
UF Health breaks ground on first health care facility in Wildlight
MEDIA RELEASE Nassau County Economic Development Board October 15, 2018 11:00 a.m. UF Health broke [...]
2018 voting is already underway.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 16, 2018 10:00 a.m. The [...]
Top 5 Nassau County health concerns to be addressed
From the Nassau County Manager’s Office Contact: Sabrina Robertson October 12, 2018 10:00 a.m. Over [...]
“What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 10, 2018 5:17 p.m. While [...]
Oct
Nassau County road and lane closures: October 6-12, 2018
FDOT Media Release *** TRAFFIC ADVISORY *** Motorists can expect an outside travel lane closure [...]
Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew Receives State Award for Excellence
MEDIA RELEASE Florida Tax Collectors Association Contact: Tim Qualls, FTCA Executive Director – (850)222-7206 – [...]
Nassau County celebrates state planning award and community planning month
Adrienne Burke Assistant Director, PEO Department (904) 530-6300 [email protected] October 1, 2018 10:07 a.m. [...]
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County seeks input on citizens’ vision for Western Nassau
Submitted by Adrienne Burke Assistant Director, Nassau County Planning + Economic Opportunity Department (904) 530-6300 [...]
Facts are stubborn things.
Submitted by Vicki Cannon Nassau County Supervisor of Elections September 26, 2018 11:31 a.m. As [...]
September 25 road closure in Hilliard
September 21, 2018 4:27 p.m.
NCSO Detention Deputies graduate from the JSO Training Academy at FSCJ
Nassau County Sheriff’s Department MEDIA RELEASE September 21, 2018 10:06 a.m. Yulee, Fla. – Nassau [...]
Can this public/private partnership be saved?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst September 18, 2018 2:10 p.m. Our [...]
Funeral Services for Judge Robert E. Williams scheduled for Sept 22
September 16, 2018 8:07 p.m. Robert Edward Williams August 1, 1943 – September 14, 2018 [...]
Nassau County School District Budget 101, Part 3
Submitted by Dr. Kathy K. Burns Nassau County School Superintendent September 16, 2018 7:18 p.m. [...]
Sheriff Bill Leeper to speak at Chamber of Commerce quarterly luncheon
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Regina Duncan [email protected] September 10, 2018 10:53 a.m. Join the [...]
Nassau County, Legislative Delegation to meet regarding Stewardship District Legislation September 17
From thecountyinsider.com Office of the County Manager Contact Sabrina Robertson 8/30/18 @ 10:00 a.m. – [...]
Amelia River-To-Sea Trail
Friends of the Amelia Island Trail, Inc. Mike Pikula, President September 4, 2018 11:00 a.m. [...]
OMB Director Stankiewicz explains Nassau County millage, budget for FY2018-19
Nassau County Press Release September 4, 2018 11:03 a.m.
Rehabilitation & down payment assistance available for persons with developmental disability/disabling condition/special needs
From thecountyinsider.com Office of the County Manager Contact Sabrina Robertson August 30, 2018 The Nassau [...]
School District hires school safety specialist
MEDIA RELEASE Nassau County School District August 29, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. At its meeting [...]
Nassau County Commission enacts 5-cent gas tax
Contact: Sabrina Robertson Office of Nassau County Administrator from www.TheNassauCountyInsider.com August 23, 2018 — 8:00 [...]
It’s not too late to vote early
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 20, 2018 More than 900 [...]
Tourism’s positive impact on Nassau County, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 13, 2018 – 11:15 a.m. [...]
School Board lowers tentative millage rate to 4.069 for FY 2018-19
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 8, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. [...]
State Housing Improvement Partnership (SHIP) funds used to renovate local homes
From The Nassau County Insider by Sabrina Robertson The County Manager’s Office August 4, 1:00 [...]
Kreger to serve as 1st VP on Northeast Florida Regional Council Board
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst August 4, 2018 – 11:00 a.m. [...]
Douglas Adkins recognized for “Excellence in Leadership” by Florida Assisted Living Association
Press Release Submitted by Doug Adkins August 3, 2018 4:00 p.m. Hilliard, Florida. Dayspring Village [...]
Ocean Highway & Port Authority District 4: Franklin, Scott answer questions
August 2, 2018 5:00 p.m. Editor’s Note: In an effort for our readers to be [...]
Dostie Homes selected as third residential homebuilder in Wildlight
Submitted Media Release from Maddie Milne Senior Account Executive The Dalton Agency WILDLIGHT, FL – [...]
And……..We’re Off to: Students, Safety, Schedules, Supplies, and another exciting School Year
Submitted by Dr. Kathy Burns Nassau County School Superintendent “WE ARE NASSAU” The dog days [...]
Ocean Highway Port Authority Candidates Hanna, Salzburg District 3 answers questions
August 1, 2018 5:00 p.m. Editor’s Note: Every year, the Fernandina Observer presents a series [...]
Hot Topics: Board of County Commissioners Candidate Forum
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce Regina Duncan [email protected] August 1, 2018 10:00 a.m. Nassau County, [...]
Scott announces candidacy for Ocean Highway & Port Authority, District 4
Jeanne Scott Ocean Highway & Port Authority District 4 August 1, 2018 10:00 a.m. Jeanne [...]
Nassau County Board of Commission District 2 candidates Bell and Hagel answer questions
July 31, 2018 5:00 p.m. Editor’s Note: Every year the Fernandina Observer presents questions to [...]
New, Mixed-Use Development Coming to Wildlight
Submitted Media Release from Maddie Milne Senior Account Executive The Dalton Agency July 31, 2018 [...]
Nassau County adopts tentative millage increase of 1.5007 on 4-1 vote
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 31, 12:36 p.m. The Nassau [...]
Nassau County School Board District 5 Candidates Braddock, Petree respond to questions
July 30, 2018 5:00 p.m. Editor’s Note: In an effort for our readers to be [...]