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Chamber president to retire

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce President Regina Duncan is retiring, the organization’s board chair announced at a meeting Tuesday.
The Nassau County 4-H Extension Office’s Dog Program held its competition at the Northeast Florida Fair. The program aims to teach youth important dog-handling skills and necessary pet-care knowledge. PHOTOS BY ROXIE OAKES, 4-H MEMBER OF THE HEAD, HEART AND ART 4-H CLUB

The Nassau County 4-H Extension Office’s Dog Program held its competition at the Northeast Florida Fair. The program aims to teach youth important dog-handling skills and necessary pet-care knowledge. PHOTOS BY ROXIE OAKES, 4-H MEMBER OF THE HEAD, HEART AND ART 4-H CLUB

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4-H youth dog trainers complete program at fair

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Local youth are learning hands-on pet care and dog training skills, thanks to a partnership program run by Nassau County 4-H, Nassau County Animal Services and a local dog training company, KPRO K9.  “This is called the Dog Program, we started up last year. It has been wonderful.
A right whale breaches. Photo from NOAA Fisheries

A right whale breaches. Photo from NOAA Fisheries

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Untangling the truth: Right Whale Festival returns this weekend

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Local nature lovers will be busy this weekend teaching, learning, spreading awareness and celebrating the start of Right Whale Calving Season at the annual Right Whale Festival. The event will begin at 10 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

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Government annex design underway

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
By Amanda Bishop - editor@nassaucountyrecord.com A new Nassau County government annex will be built in Callahan in the coming years, with the design phase underway. The county acquired the 3.6-acre property adjacent to Hagan Ace Hardware in April 2024 for $1.6 million.
Tire tracks on the beach earlier this year in American Beach. American Beach is a popular spot for beach recreation like parking and fishing. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Tire tracks on the beach earlier this year in American Beach. American Beach is a popular spot for beach recreation like parking and fishing. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Another chapter in the beach driving legal saga

Ashley Chandler
Friday, October 17, 2025
Amelia Island beachside residents are showing up to protect local beaches, dunes and endangered species, and they are taking on Nassau County to do so.
Commissioner Alyson McCullough reads a statement which requests that county staff review guidelines set by The National Animal Care & Control Association. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner Alyson McCullough reads a statement which requests that county staff review guidelines set by The National Animal Care & Control Association. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Commissioner asks for staff to get started on NCAS policy

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
At Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Alyson McCullough said she wants a discussion to take place and a policy to be set for Nassau County Animal Services. “We do not have a clear policy,” McCullough said.
Nassau County Sheriff's Office at the scene of a bank robbery Friday at First Federal Bank in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County Sheriff's Office at the scene of a bank robbery Friday at First Federal Bank in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

NCSO seeks suspect in robbery

News Staff
Friday, October 10, 2025
UPDATE: Saturday, Oct. 11, 3:10 p.m. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office confirmed Saturday afternoon that the bank robbery at First Federal Bank on Friday was armed. The News-Leader will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.
Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Nassau works out kinks at splash pad

Ashley Chandler
Friday, October 10, 2025
Sounds of giggles, screams, pitter-pattering little feet and water splashing now fill Nassau Crossing Park.  Nassau County and its contractors have seemingly worked out the kinks at the new splash pad in Yulee.  Following the opening of the new water amenity on Sept.
Couple hugs in front of the closure sign at Brett’s Waterway Café on Friday, Oct 3. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Couple hugs in front of the closure sign at Brett’s Waterway Café on Friday, Oct 3. Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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Bye bye, Brett’s

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
On the final day before its impending closure, Brett’s Waterway Cafe overflowed with customers sharing laughter, a meal, and raising their glasses at the bar one last time.