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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

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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

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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

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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

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
More than 20 decorated trunks greeted hundreds of visitors at Hilliard’s Trunk Trail at Town Hall Park Oct. 25. 
The winning prize for the victors. Photo by Jim Luksic

The winning prize for the victors. Photo by Jim Luksic

Habitat fundraiser nets $80K for housing

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
JIM LUKSIC News-Leader   Oct. 26 was “hammer time” for First Coast Habitat for Humanity’s annual She Nailed It! fundraiser.  The community-led crusade raised $80,000 for housing programs throughout Nassau County.
This Hilliard home caught fire Oct. 24. 

This Hilliard home caught fire Oct. 24. 

Fire destroys Hilliard home

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   A Hilliard home caught fire Oct. 24.  According to Nassau County Fire Chief Brady Rigdon, the blaze began around 7:49 a.m. at 28266 Lake Hampton Road. The cause of the fire was determined as stove top cooking.
Community members watch the mane event

Community members watch the mane event

Local kids rock mullets at Mane Event

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   The party in the back took center stage at the third annual Mane Event Saturday. Twenty contestants were all business as they competed at the Community First Credit Union Entertainment Pavilion at the Northeast Florida Fair.
Hilliard Mayor John Beasley stands with Emily’s Promise President Doug Adkins and Vice President Janet Adkins. He read a proclamation in honor of the town naming October as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month. The Adkins aim to raise awareness and help stop preventable blood clot related deaths. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Hilliard Mayor John Beasley stands with Emily’s Promise President Doug Adkins and Vice President Janet Adkins. He read a proclamation in honor of the town naming October as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month. The Adkins aim to raise awareness and help stop preventable blood clot related deaths. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Council hires four, supports awareness

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Three resignations and four new hires were announced during the Hilliard Town Council meeting Thursday night. Administrative assistant Elise Earnest resigned Oct. 2 from her position with the town and administrative assistant Jennifer Cone resigned Oct. 8.
The property outlined in red was purchased by the county in 2024 and will be the eventual home to a western Nassau government complex with several county offices within one central location in Callahan.

The property outlined in red was purchased by the county in 2024 and will be the eventual home to a western Nassau government complex with several county offices within one central location in Callahan.

Government annex design underway

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   A new Nassau County government annex will be built in Callahan in the coming years, with the design phase now underway. The county acquired the 3.6-acre property adjacent to Hagan Ace Hardware in April 2024 for $1.6 million.