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Taylor Clem, at right, serves as the Nassau County Extension director and commercial and community horticulture agent. Sedi Samiei, at left, is Nassau County’s residential horticulture agent and Master Gardener Volunteer coordinator. Submitted

Taylor Clem, at right, serves as the Nassau County Extension director and commercial and community horticulture agent. Sedi Samiei, at left, is Nassau County’s residential horticulture agent and Master Gardener Volunteer coordinator. Submitted

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Clem steps down, Samiei pens new column

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The University of Florida and Florida A&M University are Florida’s two land-grant institutions, together forming the foundation of the state’s Cooperative Extension Service.
A variety of items are available and visitors may receive assistance once per month on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Donations are always welcome to help stock the shelves. Visit www.graygables.org to learn more. Photos by Anna Newhoff

A variety of items are available and visitors may receive assistance once per month on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Donations are always welcome to help stock the shelves. Visit www.graygables.org to learn more. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Cup overflows to provide aid

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   For more than 30 years, the First Baptist Church of Gray Gables has quietly served the community through its ministry known as “The Cup.
A lightning strike caused a wildfire near the Nassau River Aug. 13. The fire was 100% controlled by Friday morning. A second fire occurred in Bryceville Thursday and its cause is still under investigation. It burned an acre of private property and reportedly did not cause any major damage. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

A lightning strike caused a wildfire near the Nassau River Aug. 13. The fire was 100% controlled by Friday morning. A second fire occurred in Bryceville Thursday and its cause is still under investigation. It burned an acre of private property and reportedly did not cause any major damage. Photo courtesy of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

Two fires spark in Nassau

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Two separate wildfires sparked in Nassau County last week. The first ignited in a marsh near the Nassau River and Interstate 95 Aug. 13.
The 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Dream Team

The 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Dream Team

Nassau child on Dream Team

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
For the Record   The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, in partnership with Gator Bowl Charities and Dreams Come True, signed 12 dreamers to the 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Dream Team presented by Momentum Transportation, including Fernandina Beach resident Everett Keller, age 9.
Max is pictured at left as well as above with Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Griffith, who serves as the school resource officer at Yulee Middle School and as Max’s handler. They will visit several schools this year. Submitted

Max is pictured at left as well as above with Nassau County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Griffith, who serves as the school resource officer at Yulee Middle School and as Max’s handler. They will visit several schools this year. Submitted

Max newest school resource officer

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
For the Record   A new classmate joined some Nassau County students this school year, but this student has four legs. K-9 Max, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office’s newest canine, was deployed within the Nassau County School District as part of the NCSO’s partnership with the district.
Country Star Quilt Guild members Lori Frederick and Sue Dayo wrap veteran Army Sgt. Eugene Merson in a Quilt of Valor. The guild members work together on a variety of sewing projects. A quilt will be raffled off later this fall as the group’s annual fundraiser. Submitted

Country Star Quilt Guild members Lori Frederick and Sue Dayo wrap veteran Army Sgt. Eugene Merson in a Quilt of Valor. The guild members work together on a variety of sewing projects. A quilt will be raffled off later this fall as the group’s annual fundraiser. Submitted

Quilts from the heart

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Stitchers from all over western Nassau County come together to create quilts from the heart. The Country Star Quilt Guild formed in 2015, sewing together community, charity, and friendship one quilt at a time for a decade.
The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association Jax 2025 Remembrance Ride honored Deputy Joshua Moyers Saturday.

The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association Jax 2025 Remembrance Ride honored Deputy Joshua Moyers Saturday.

VEMA event honors Moyers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association Jax 2025 Remembrance Ride honored Deputy Joshua Moyers Saturday. An overwhelming turnout from chapter riders caused a delay in initial start time. The ride started in Jacksonville and ended in Hilliard.
The Nassau County Record is the 2025 General Excellence recipient.

The Nassau County Record is the 2025 General Excellence recipient.

Record earns 9 awards

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
NCR Staff Report   The Nassau County Record won the General Excellence award in the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Contest, as well as eight other awards. The Record competes among small weekly newspapers throughout the state.
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Callahan council approves Verizon site plan

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan residents will soon have permanent access to Verizon services in town. The Verizon Wireless site plan was approved Monday night by the Callahan Town Council.
ifth through eighth grade student-athletes learn fundamental skills and sharpen techniques at the Callahan Middle School volleyball camp. photos by Anna Newhoff

ifth through eighth grade student-athletes learn fundamental skills and sharpen techniques at the Callahan Middle School volleyball camp. photos by Anna Newhoff

Young athletes learn fundamentals

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Fifth through eighth grade student-athletes learn fundamental skills and sharpen techniques at the Callahan Middle School volleyball camp July 29-31. The camp also helped prepare the students for the CMS volleyball team tryouts held Monday through today.