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The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office’s Marine Unit responded to a boat fire Sunday near Talbot Island in Jacksonville with no injuries. Image from NSCO

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office’s Marine Unit responded to a boat fire Sunday near Talbot Island in Jacksonville with no injuries. Image from NSCO

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NCSO responds to Jacksonville boat fire

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office’s Marine Unit responded to a boat fire Sunday near Talbot Island in Jacksonville with no injuries.Two occupants aboard the vessel called 911 to report the fire, the agency said. Both people left the boat and are OK.
NCSO found these LEGO sets Ronald Tipton left behind in a cart at the Yulee Walmart. Provided photo

NCSO found these LEGO sets Ronald Tipton left behind in a cart at the Yulee Walmart. Provided photo

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Local detectives brick alleged ‘LEGO bandit’ 

Nick Blank
Friday, September 18, 2026
Detectives pieced together blocks of LEGO thefts at Target on State Road 200 in Yulee, resulting in the arrest of a St. Augustine man, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.NCSO personnel uncovered a “larger organized retail theft operation spanning Northeast Florida,”  the sheriff’s...

NCSO: 5th person arrested after child ingested meth 

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a fifth person in connection with a February incident that resulted in a one-year-old child ingesting meth inside a Callahan home.Mark Allen Windham, 46, was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm and possession...
submitted photo NCSO Undersheriff Jon Hooper addresses 13 alleged gang members arrested at a Department of Justice press conference in Jacksonville. Submitted

submitted photo NCSO Undersheriff Jon Hooper addresses 13 alleged gang members arrested at a Department of Justice press conference in Jacksonville. Submitted

NCSO assists DOJ operation that nets 13 arrests

News Staff
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office worked with the Department of Justice in the investigation and arrest of 13 men accused of drug trafficking.According to the indictment, the “Slime” organization was led by Brian Gregory Brightman and made money through drug trafficking, some of which occurred in...

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NCSO: Teen charged with attempted murder after shooting

Nick Blank
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder after a Monday afternoon shooting in Callahan that left a victim critically injured, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.Carrie Holmes was arrested and charged with attempted murder.Investigators said the victim was taken to a Jacksonville hospital...

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NSCO: Ohio man charged with armed trespassing in Yulee

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A man is in custody and accused of trespassing on a Mentoria Road property while armed, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.Dale Swartzfager, 45, was charged with armed trespassing, possession of paraphernalia to transport drugs, possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor resisting...
A deputy speaks to children at the radKIDS camp in Yulee. Submitted photo

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.
From left, Brandi Layton and Nathaniel Woolard

From left, Brandi Layton and Nathaniel Woolard

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NCSO: Man, woman arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges

News Staff
Friday, April 3, 2026
A Jacksonville man and woman were arrested Wednesday on fentanyl trafficking charges after two controlled buys last year and a traffic stop Tuesday, a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrest report said.