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Back-to-school season is coming up in Duval, Clay and St. Johns. Here's what you'll need to know.
If the back-to-school sale ads and supply donation drives made you wonder, a new school year starts across Northeast Florida in about a month. Although there’s still time to hit the beach or squeeze in some vacation days, keeping on schedule is important for getting classes started on the right foot. So, here’s...
UF/IFAS Extension Partners With Pizzeria To Teach Composting Basics
As a soil biologist and agent for UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County, David Hébert teaches everything from selecting compostable food items to identifying microorganisms. Most recently, he’s done so from within a bustling Fernandina Beach shopping center. Hébert’s affiliation with Amelia Plaza began in 2023, when Matt Klabacka contacted...
Nassau County man arrested on felony charges over struggle at Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Nassau County man faces charges involving struggling with police at the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot that could put him in prison for eight years or more. Garth Nathaniel Walton, 32, was arrested Monday in Yulee, according to a federal court filing saying an arrest warrant had been served.
Vacancies on Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
In May 2017, the Board adopted a resolution creating the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to review affordable housing and strategize on ways to bring more affordable housing to our community. At this time, Nassau County is seeking two individuals to fill vacancies on the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Florida Statutes,...
City Manager Applicants, So Far, With Experience in the Job
Former Nassau County Manager Mike Mahaney is one of 18 candidates for the Fernandina Beach city manager position with just one week remaining until applications are closed. Five of the 18 applicants so far have experience as a city manager. Mahaney was county manager of Nassau County from 2004 to...
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