Donor Service Technician Selena Fedd stands outside LifeSouth’s bus in Wildlight on Tuesday. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Donor Service Technician Selena Fedd stands outside LifeSouth’s bus in Wildlight on Tuesday. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Blood technicians urge donation, fight misinformation

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Blood donation buses were out in full force in Yulee on Tuesday, promoting donations and urging the necessity of restoring pre-pandemic figures.LifeSouth was taking donations in the HCA Florida Wildlight ER parking lot. Across the street near the Wildlight Publix, OneBlood’s Big Red Bus was parked.

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Deputy County Manager and County Engineer Robert Companion. File photo/News-Leader

Deputy County Manager and County Engineer Robert Companion. File photo/News-Leader

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County gets grants for watershed planning

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
At a recent Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners approved three grant...
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Fernandina Beach High School’s boys varsity golf team with Head Coach Christina Steffen, right. Submitted

Fernandina Beach High School’s boys varsity golf team with Head Coach Christina Steffen, right. Submitted

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FBHS golf starts strong

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Fernandina Beach High School golf teams’ seasons are underway and the teams’ prospects look...
Yulee High School Sophomore Jayden Timmon evades several Pirates on a carry that ended in a touchdown for the Hornets. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Yulee High School Sophomore Jayden Timmon evades several Pirates on a carry that ended in a touchdown for the Hornets. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Rushing spurs Hornets in 4th quarter of rivalry game

Nick Blank
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Yulee Hornets (3-0) overcame a spirited outing from the Fernandina Beach Pirates (1-3) on...
The Fernandina Beach High School varsity swimmers kicked off the 2026-27 season in dominating fashion last week, taking first place in 19 out of 22 events at the Nassau County swim meet that opened the season for the Nassau County schools at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Photo by Billy Skipper/For the News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach High School varsity swimmers kicked off the 2026-27 season in dominating fashion last week, taking first place in 19 out of 22 events at the Nassau County swim meet that opened the season for the Nassau County schools at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Photo by Billy Skipper/For the News-Leader

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Pirates domain

Ashley Chandler
Monday, September 7, 2026
Nassau County’s local high schools faced off in the pool last week and the Fernandina Beach High...
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