Agnes Lyden of Fernandina Beach addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on Sept. 28, speaking out against reduced library services and emphasizing their importance in bridging the digital divide for families. Photo courtesy Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners adopt budget with library cuts, delay Wards Creek vote

By Tracy McCormick-Dishman Nassau County commissioners adopted a $453.3 million budget Sept. 28 that closes the Bryceville library and keeps reduced hours in Yulee and...

Volunteers say animal shelter conditions “horrific”

By Julia Roberts Volunteers at Nassau County Animal Care and Control are bringing serious concerns regarding conditions in the NCAS shelter: Dogs in unsecured kennels....
From left, Commissioners Klynt Farmer, Jeff Gray and A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann attend the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting Aug. 24 in person, while Commissioner John Martin, bottom, participates remotely. Photo courtesy Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Nassau County commissioners take up funding, growth issues at Aug. 24 workshop and meeting

NewsLine staff The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, BOCC, held a workshop and regular meeting Aug. 24, 2026, addressing the county's capital projects program,...

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...
Nassau County Development Review Committee meeting notice, Sept. 1, 2026 Courtesy of Nassau County.

Nassau County Development Review Committee briefs: Wildlight expansion, new warehouse project reviewed

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 The Development Review Committee is a technical advisory body that makes recommendations to county department heads, who provide final approval on...

Nassau County tightens beach rules to protect sea turtles

by Kate Kimmel The Nassau County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to amend the county’s beach ordinance to comply with the Endangered Species...

American Beach Water and Sewer Advisory Board hold final meeting

After 43 meetings and more than four years of work, the American Beach Water and Sewer Advisory Board gathered for the last time Thursday...

County tentatively adopts $472.8 million budget, lowers property tax rate for fifth year

by Kate Kimmel Nassau County commissioners voted Monday to tentatively adopt a $472.8 million countywide budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year while approving another reduction...

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...

Nassau County releases draft budget for fiscal year 2025-26

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners presented a draft budget for fiscal year 2025–26 at a budget workshop Monday, Aug. 28, 2025. Submitted photo

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