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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins local fishermen at Monday’s Atlantic red snapper press conference at the Amelia Island Marina. Photo by George Spicer

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins local fishermen at Monday’s Atlantic red snapper press conference at the Amelia Island Marina. Photo by George Spicer

DeSantis in Nassau: Fishing law updates

News Staff
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Marisa DeMar  News-Leader   Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came to the Amelia Island Marina in Fernandina Beach Monday to announce the proposal of new recreational fishing laws surrounding the Atlantic red snapper. He announced the official submission of an exemption request made to the U.S.
Jacob Cooper - Golf

Jacob Cooper - Golf

Flashes enter Class of 2026

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Hilliard Flashes celebrated the seniors of Friday night lights and golf at their last home football game of the season.
Vicki Arpin mentors Emma Jones at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School. Seventh, eighth and ninth-grade students are encouraged to apply for the program by Nov. 15. Submitted

Vicki Arpin mentors Emma Jones at Hilliard Middle-Senior High School. Seventh, eighth and ninth-grade students are encouraged to apply for the program by Nov. 15. Submitted

Invest in county’s future via students

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
For the Record   Take Stock in Children of Nassau County helps shape the future – one student at a time. This year’s deadline to apply to become a scholar is Nov. 15.
The contractor installs knotwood siding on the airnasium at the Westside Regional Park. The first phase of the park should open in early summer.

The contractor installs knotwood siding on the airnasium at the Westside Regional Park. The first phase of the park should open in early summer.

Park construction on track

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Construction on Nassau County’s Westside Regional Park continues, with major milestones already complete and an early summer 2026 opening still on schedule.  Work on the 107.65-acre park began in January, with an expected 18-month construction timeline.
Barnabas Center Nassau’s new refrigerated truck helps the organization provide cold food to Western Nassau. The truck was a gift from Baptist Health and Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

Barnabas Center Nassau’s new refrigerated truck helps the organization provide cold food to Western Nassau. The truck was a gift from Baptist Health and Baptist Medical Center Nassau.

Barnabas bridges Nassau food gap

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   As federal nutrition programs face suspension during the ongoing government shutdown, Barnabas Center Nassau works to ensure that local families continue to have access to healthy food.
Junior Clayton Lee blocks for the Warriors Friday night. West Nassau won 48-12 to advance to the second round of the postseason.

Junior Clayton Lee blocks for the Warriors Friday night. West Nassau won 48-12 to advance to the second round of the postseason.

Warriors enter round two

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   “A whole team victory” occurred as the Warriors won their first game of the postseason Friday night. Coach Gunnar Cox said the credit goes to all of the players and coaches coming together and getting the job done.
The fifth-grade mayor and council members join Hilliard Town Council members Dallis Hunter, Lee Pickett, Joe Michaels, and Jared Wollitz, Mayor John Beasley, and Town Clerk Lisa Purvis. Photo by Anna Newhoff

The fifth-grade mayor and council members join Hilliard Town Council members Dallis Hunter, Lee Pickett, Joe Michaels, and Jared Wollitz, Mayor John Beasley, and Town Clerk Lisa Purvis. Photo by Anna Newhoff

HES students lead town council meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Hilliard Elementary School fifth graders took over the Hilliard Town Council meeting Oct. 23, stepping into the shoes of local leaders for the evening. As part of Florida City Government Week, six students were elected by their classmates to lead the meeting.
The Hilliard location of Southeastern Bank recently completed renovations, celebrating the branch’s new look with a ribbon cutting Oct. 24.

The Hilliard location of Southeastern Bank recently completed renovations, celebrating the branch’s new look with a ribbon cutting Oct. 24.

Southeastern Bank renovations complete

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Hilliard location of Southeastern Bank recently completed renovations, celebrating the branch’s new look with a ribbon cutting Oct. 24. Members of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce attended the event.
Get ready for a splash of fun and adventure as Blue Fire Theatre proudly presents “SpongeBob the Musical,” running Nov. 7-15 at the Yulee Lions Club. 

Get ready for a splash of fun and adventure as Blue Fire Theatre proudly presents “SpongeBob the Musical,” running Nov. 7-15 at the Yulee Lions Club. 

See SpongeBob Nov. 7

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
For the Record Get ready for a splash of fun and adventure as Blue Fire Theatre proudly presents “SpongeBob the Musical,” running Nov. 7–15 at the Yulee Lions Club.  In this lively stage production, the citizens of Bikini Bottom face their greatest challenge yet, the mighty Mt.
More than 20 decorated trunks greeted hundreds of visitors at Hilliard’s Trunk Trail at Town Hall Park Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of the Town of Hilliard

More than 20 decorated trunks greeted hundreds of visitors at Hilliard’s Trunk Trail at Town Hall Park Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of the Town of Hilliard

Town of Hilliard hosts Trunk Trail

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
More than 20 decorated trunks greeted hundreds of visitors at Hilliard’s Trunk Trail at Town Hall Park Oct. 25.