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A deputy speaks to children at the radKIDS camp in Yulee. Submitted photo

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radKIDS camp offers safety skills, confidence

Nick Blank

Sunday, June 28, 2026

A summer camp is making sure children are learning safety skills and are empowered to act or speak up in potentially dangerous situations. The national radKIDS camp is an engaging mix of lectures and safety drills, Nassau County Coalition Community Director Caitlin Miller said.

Dozens gathered at the Golf Club of Amelia Island Saturday evening for a Juneteenth evening reception.

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American Beach celebrates Juneteenth

Nick Blank

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

American Beach and Fernandina Beach residents honored Juneteenth with two distinct events Saturday, emphasizing that the achievements of Black Americans aren’t going anywhere.

More than 50 people gathered at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds to commemorate the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Alligator Creek in Callahan on Saturday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Battle of Alligator Creek honored ahead of America’s 250th birthday

Nick Blank

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

While most will be celebrating the country’s 250th birthday in a couple of weeks, the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution met to commemorate the 248th anniversary of a skirmish near Callahan.

Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer hands out a hurricane preparedness kit on Monday.

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Storm ready

Nick Blank

Thursday, June 18, 2026

It’s never too early to start preparing for Hurricane season, especially for those most vulnerable when a storm hits.

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Locals observe Juneteenth today, tomorrow

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Nassau County and Fernandina Beach have announced governmental offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth and tomorrow locals will honor the day of celebration.June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the United States following the Civil War.

The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, are commissioners Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray and A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann. Commissioner John Martin was not in attendance at Wednesday's meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Wednesday morning meeting a breather from BOCC’s busy June

Ashley Chandler

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners held a laid-back Wednesday morning meeting, a short reprieve behind the formation of the Fact Finding Committee and ahead of budget talks set to begin Monday.

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Pennsylvania motorcyclist killed in crash on interstate

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

A Pennsylvania motorcyclist is dead following a collision on I-95 on Wednesday afternoon, a Florida Highway Patrol report said.The report said the motorcycle and a van with two people onboard were traveling northbound on I-95 near State Road 200 in Nassau County.

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NCSO: Man accused of driving drunk with 3 children in car

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

A Jacksonville man was arrested Friday on DUI charges in Callahan with two toddlers and an infant in the car, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said. Lewis, 37, was charged with five misdemeanors: three counts of alcohol or drugs .

Baltimore Ravens running back and Yulee High School Graduate Derrick Henry returned to Yulee on June 13 for the Two All Community Day. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Derrick Henry returns to Yulee for Two All Community Day

Nick Blank

Thursday, June 18, 2026

In the quiet Yulee Sports Complex gymnasium, volunteers shuffled in the bikes and toys as the line outside grew. On Saturday, Derrick Henry, the Yulee Hornet, Baltimore Ravens star running back and 2015 Heisman Trophy winner, came home.

2026 Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Paddle for Veterans raises $10K for Building Battle Buddies

Ashley Chandler

Monday, June 15, 2026

Nearly 200 people gathered at the Dee Dee Bartels Boat Ramp at 6:45 a.m. Saturday to raise awareness of veteran PTSD and suicide, and support a local nonprofit that is taking efforts to do the same. The group of paddlers loaded onto an Amelia River Cruises boat to be shuttled to the St.