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Nassau NewsLine Daily Scoop: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026

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County commissioners adopt budget with library cuts, delay Wards Creek vote. Nassau County commissioners approved a $453.3 million budget 5-0 that closes the Bryceville library, then postponed a vote on the 380-acre Wards Creek development until Oct. 26 after neighbor pushback.
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Video shows Nassau County K9 find, help arrest man wanted in robbery case. Deputies, a drone unit and an airboat teamed up with state agriculture law enforcement to track an 18-year-old suspect hiding on an island near the Georgia line, marking K9 Leo’s first apprehension since joining the sheriff’s office.
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First Coast Crime Stoppers launches new anonymous tip line: SAFEFC. Residents across Nassau, Duval, Clay, Baker, Bradford and Union counties can now text SAFEFC to 738477 to anonymously report information about criminal activity.
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Groundbreaking set for new Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 30. The county will break ground Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. on the 10,891-square-foot replacement station in Yulee, part of a broader effort that has already rebuilt three other county fire stations.
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Rising operating costs put pressure on local farm ahead of one of its busiest seasons. Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres in Hilliard opens its pumpkin patch Oct. 3 with its first admission price increase in six years, as owner Eddie Lee Conner cites soaring diesel, electricity and insurance costs ahead of an expected 20,000 visitors.
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From the Editor

Between ‘it’s posted’ and ‘people know.’ Nassau NewsLine editor Tracy Dishman reflects. Monday night’s Board of County Commissioners budget hearing revealed a gap between information being available and information actually reaching residents.

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Community Calendar

To submit items to the Community Calendar, email editor@nassaunewsline.net

ONGOING Donate Books to Friends of the Library Book Sale

Drop donations at 511 S. 11th St., next to Head Start; multiple boxes of books or puzzles can be brought by Tuesdays or Fridays, 9-11 a.m. CDs, DVDs, textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, damaged books, yearbooks and outdated technology or travel guides are not accepted.

SEP 15 – OCT 24 “Fired Up: Expressions in Clay”

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library presents a ceramic wall art exhibit by members of the Amelia Clay Guild; many works will be for sale. | Fernandina Beach Library, Community Room.

DRAWING SEP 30 Friends of the Yulee Library “Beach Reads Quilt” Raffle

Handmade beach-themed quilt by Jade and the Busy Bees Quilters; $2 per ticket or $5 for three, available at the Yulee Branch Library or via Zelle. Winner announced tomorrow.

OCT 3 Hilliard Harvest Festival

Vendor spots are still open. | Town of Hilliard.

OCT 3 Plant Sale

9 a.m. – noon. | UF/IFAS Extension office, 85831 Miner Road, Yulee.

OCT 6 Amelia Island Genealogical Society Membership Morning

Learn about the society and ask questions over coffee; held the first Tuesday of every month. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Story & Song, upstairs.

OCT 7 GFWC Woman’s Club of Fernandina Beach General Meeting

Monthly meeting, held the first Wednesday of the month; RSVP to fbwctreasurer@gmail.com. 10 a.m. | 201 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Fernandina Beach.

OCT 26 Movie Night: “Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo”

Sponsored by the Friends of the Hilliard Library. 6 p.m. | Hilliard Branch Library, 15821 County Road 108.

Find More: For more local events, visit fernandinaevents.com

Get Involved! Civic Meetings

Upcoming

  • Monday, Oct. 5 (5 p.m.): Nassau County School Board workshop (District Administrative Auditorium, 1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach).
  • Monday, Oct. 5 (5 p.m.): Nassau County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting (Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee).
  • Tuesday, Oct. 6 (6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach City Commission regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
  • Thursday, Oct. 8 (6 p.m.): Nassau County School Board regular meeting (District Administrative Auditorium, 1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach).

County Agendas | City Agendas | School Board Agendas →

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The Nassau NewsLine Team

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