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Nassau County Animal Services partners with tipline to combat animal abuse

Nick Blank
Friday, July 10, 2026
Nassau County Animal Services and First Coast Crime Stoppers have joined forces to provide an anonymous way to report animal abuse and receive a reward.First Coast Crime Stoppers is expanding its animal cruelty reporting and reward program into Nassau County.This initiative provides residents with...
Journey Flannery, right, talks to Lucas Flannery between matches at a high school wrestling meet. Submitted

Journey Flannery, right, talks to Lucas Flannery between matches at a high school wrestling meet. Submitted

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Sibling duo to take on Fargo

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 10, 2026
Local wrestlers and siblings Lucas and Journey Flannery are preparing to compete in the biggest tournament of their wrestling careers thus far — the Fargo Championships. For top-level wrestlers, making it to the Fargo National Championships is a feat.
Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Commissioner Martin battling undisclosed health concerns

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will have only four members present in person at meetings for an unforeseeable period of time. Commissioner John Martin currently is battling undisclosed health issues.
The Nassau County Special Olympics Surf Team enjoy time practicing on the beach. Submitted photo

The Nassau County Special Olympics Surf Team enjoy time practicing on the beach. Submitted photo

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Surf’s up for Olympics team

Marisa DeMar
Friday, July 3, 2026
The Nassau County Special Olympics Surf Team has begun practicing for their annual competition in Coco Beach Florida each August. The team was formed in 2014 with six athletes participating and has since grown to consist of 21 athletes out of Nassau County.
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.
Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer hands out a hurricane preparedness kit on Monday.

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.At the Nassau County Council on Aging’s Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard, about 20 seniors received hurricane kits packed by Florida Power & Light workers, NCCOA staff and...

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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.In 1991, Florida designated June 19 of...
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

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.

Make Music Day Nassau County 2026 schedule and locations

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Make Music Day brings free live music to more than a thousand cities and hundreds of countries across the worldMake Music Day Nassau County, 2026 locations and schedule:Butterfly Wall Park11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Full Moon1:30- 3 p.m. - JC Hornsby3:15 - 4:30 p.m. - Scott MoyerPocket ParkNoon - 1 p.m. -...