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South end residents say beach driving threatens dunes, property values

By Kate Kimmel When Nassau County moved its “no motor vehicle” signs three-quarters of a mile north on Amelia Island’s south end last month, it...

County approves fire-rescue contract

By Kate Kimmel The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a new three-year labor agreement with the Nassau County Fire-Rescue Professionals, Local 3101 of...

Nassau County settles beach driving lawsuit, agrees to relocate vehicle access

By Kate Kimmel Nassau County signed a mediation settlement Wednesday with Save Historic American Beach Inc. that will relocate the beach access point from Lewis...

Save Historic American Beach members dissatisfied with beach ordinance changes

By Kate Kimmel Save Historic American Beach directors Mark Dawkins and Pam Buncum said they were disappointed with Nassau County’s recent amendments to its beach-driving...

County approves $3.2 million contract for new NCAS facility

By Kate Kimmel Nassau County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to enter into a $3.2 million contract with Shelter Planners of America for the engineering and...

County proclamation honors fire lieutenant’s 30 years of service

by Kate Kimmel After 30 years of fighting fires and keeping Nassau County residents safe, Fire Lt. Gary Scott Hemmingway has announced his retirement. His decades...

Nassau sets legislative priorities ahead of regional council review

By Kate Kimmel Nassau County commissioners on Wednesday identified conservation land acquisition and local government authority as top priorities to submit to the Northeast Florida...

Amelia Island Tree Commission wrestles with criteria for replanting program

By Kate Kimmel The Amelia Island Tree Commission continued efforts, Wednesday, to shape the criteria for Nassau County's new tree planting program, focusing on how...

County urges boater safety after sea turtle strikes

Staff report Nassau County officials are reminding boaters to exercise caution in local waters following boat strikes involving loggerhead sea turtles. The Inwater Research Group recently...

Nassau commissioners dismiss animal shelter concerns as volunteers cite neglect

By Julia Roberts Nassau County commissioners appeared skeptical about concerns regarding conditions at the shelter managed by Nassau County Animal Services, talking more about the...
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