Tucker Williams tucks the ball in close as he runs past Pirates, flanked by teammates Brock McPherson and Anthony Musgrove.
Krackers Boiled Peanuts expands from a yellow tent to a food truck, and now a permanent home complete with a farmers market and playground and picnic area for customers to enjoy. The locally-owned business is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. until they sell out, which often occurs before their advertised closing time. Submitted
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper speaks at the press conference Aug. 20 with victim Aaron Wiese and his mother, Amy Wiese, and Victim Advocate Madrina Addison nearby. Leeper warned parents to be vigilant about monitoring their children’s internet and social media activity. Photo by Anna Newhoff
Nassau County Animal Services volunteer Jacque Osborn speaks at Monday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. Osborn shared photos of a dog named after. The “before” showed her at intake, and the “after” showed what she looked like Sunday. Photo by Ashley Chandler
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
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 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
The 2025 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Dream Team
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
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