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The new Nassau County districting map prevents Districts 4 and 5 from crossing I-95; however, this option inflates population numbers in the other districts.

The new Nassau County districting map prevents Districts 4 and 5 from crossing I-95; however, this option inflates population numbers in the other districts.

County OKs new district map lines

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
After several rounds of open houses and public hearings, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners adopted a new district map as required by the state Legislature every 10 years.
Baptist Medical Center Nassau President Ed Hubel stands with staff in front of the hospital.

Baptist Medical Center Nassau President Ed Hubel stands with staff in front of the hospital.

Baptist Medical Center Nassau earns top hospital award

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Baptist Medical Center Nassau was named a Top General Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group.
The S.R. 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan proposes several new commuter routes to improve connectivity between local businesses, residential areas and public facilities.

The S.R. 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan proposes several new commuter routes to improve connectivity between local businesses, residential areas and public facilities.

New plan for A1A includes overpass

News Staff
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has officially adopted an extensive plan to reinvigorate existing developments along State Road 200/A1A and establish a stronger sense of community with multiple infrastructure, recreational and residential projects. The S.R.
An aerial shot of Wildlight shows lots of undeveloped land in Phase 1 of the development.

An aerial shot of Wildlight shows lots of undeveloped land in Phase 1 of the development.

Next Wildlight phase includes 14,452 homes, potential resort

News Staff
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Details of the next stages for the East Nassau County Planning Area (ENCPA) have recently come to light following document submittals from landowner Rayonier to the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners. On Oct.
The Foar From Home team, which will embark on a 3,000-mile transatlantic journey includes Billy Cimino, Hupp Huppmann, Paul Lore and Cameron Hansen.

The Foar From Home team, which will embark on a 3,000-mile transatlantic journey includes Billy Cimino, Hupp Huppmann, Paul Lore and Cameron Hansen.

Men on a mission

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Fernandina Beach’s Hupp Huppmann is well known on the island as an affable musician who never turns down a good live gig.
Kimberly Kessler

Kimberly Kessler

Selection of jurors begins in trial

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
One by one, the jurors came into the courtroom in Yulee and answered essentially the same questions, many of them giving similar answers. That was life for about 13 hours between Monday and Tuesday during jury selection for the murder trial of Kimberly Kessler.
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Nassau County seeks to fill multiple admin jobs

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Marissa Mahoney News-Leader   The Nassau County Manager’s office is on the hunt for highly skilled professionals in an attempt to get ahead of the county’s overwhelming growth over the last decade.
The North Florida Land Trust announced last week it had raised more than $1.3 million to purchase three parcels of land in American Beach in an effort to protect the Little NaNa Dune.

The North Florida Land Trust announced last week it had raised more than $1.3 million to purchase three parcels of land in American Beach in an effort to protect the Little NaNa Dune.

North Florida Land Trust announces it saved Little NaNa Dune

News Staff
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
North Florida Land Trust announced it has raised the money needed to pay off a loan used to purchase a portion of the Little NaNa Dune System in historic American Beach. Media coverage helped the nonprofit obtain the remaining $150,000 from an anonymous donor that was needed to pay back a $1.