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Latasha Taylor stands between sons Bryson and Braydon Taylor, joined by daughter Lexie Jones and husband Tony Taylor. A benefit for the Taylor family will be held Saturday to assist with expenses as Latasha Taylor continues to recover from her injuries. Submitted

Latasha Taylor stands between sons Bryson and Braydon Taylor, joined by daughter Lexie Jones and husband Tony Taylor. A benefit for the Taylor family will be held Saturday to assist with expenses as Latasha Taylor continues to recover from her injuries. Submitted

Benefit supports Taylor

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Callahan community will come together Saturday – not just to raise funds, but to celebrate the spirit and strength of a woman who continues to inspire everyone around her. Latasha Taylor, 42, was shot in Jacksonville Feb. 15.
Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, bottom row second from the left, joins other state sheriffs in Miami-Dade County for a news conference about the 287 (g) program. All 67 Florida counties have entered an agreement with ICE to assist in serving warrants to illegal immigrants. Submitted

Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper, bottom row second from the left, joins other state sheriffs in Miami-Dade County for a news conference about the 287 (g) program. All 67 Florida counties have entered an agreement with ICE to assist in serving warrants to illegal immigrants. Submitted

Nassau County deputies ready to assist ICE

ASHLEY CHANDLER Community Newspapers, Inc.   Sheriff Bill Leeper was in Miami-Dade County recently with other state law enforcement to listen to Gov. Ron DeSantis discuss the 287(g) program. Leeper said that U.S.
Florida's state forests offer a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Florida's state forests offer a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Florida's Forests: Explore western Nassau

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   As the county expands with new businesses and commercial hubs, it’s easy to overlook the breathtaking natural beauty.
Rev. Tito Miranda, third from left, and his wife, Rev. Gisela Miranda at far right, are the newly appointed pastors of The Anchor Church Español. They are joined by their sons, Alex and Andy Miranda, as well as The Anchor Church Pastor Dwight Allen and his wife, Bonnie Allen. Submitted

Rev. Tito Miranda, third from left, and his wife, Rev. Gisela Miranda at far right, are the newly appointed pastors of The Anchor Church Español. They are joined by their sons, Alex and Andy Miranda, as well as The Anchor Church Pastor Dwight Allen and his wife, Bonnie Allen. Submitted

Spanish worship begins Sunday

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Anchor Church of Callahan expands its ministry with the launch of The Anchor Church Español, led by the Revs. Tito and Gisela Miranda. Originally from Puerto Rico, the Mirandas moved to Jacksonville in 2008 in search of a better future for their family.
Locals enjoy playing pool at Top Hat Billiards, which may relocate to an adjacent property. Submitted

Locals enjoy playing pool at Top Hat Billiards, which may relocate to an adjacent property. Submitted

Top Hat Billiards may move slightly south

Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Top Hat Billiards may soon have a new home. During Monday night’s Callahan Planning and Zoning Board meeting, board members approved a site plan for an accessory structure on property owned by Robert Whalen.
Surviving Your Drive President Sherry Weiscopf and Secretary Mary Lockwood accept a $550 donation from Sherry Taylor and Alice Jones, who represent the Callahan Community Market.

Surviving Your Drive President Sherry Weiscopf and Secretary Mary Lockwood accept a $550 donation from Sherry Taylor and Alice Jones, who represent the Callahan Community Market.

Market benefits SYD

Surviving Your Drive President Sherry Weiscopf and Secretary Mary Lockwood accept a $550 donation from Sherry Taylor and Alice Jones, who represent the Callahan Community Market. The next market is April 12 at Hagan Ace Hardware in Callahan.
Myron Beachy, president of Nassau County Beekeepers Association, teaches attendees about honeybees at a mentoring session Feb. 27 at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds. The association focuses on educating the public about honeybees. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Myron Beachy, president of Nassau County Beekeepers Association, teaches attendees about honeybees at a mentoring session Feb. 27 at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds. The association focuses on educating the public about honeybees. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Don’t worry, ‘bee’ happy

ASHLEY CHANDLER Community Newspapers, Inc.   It’s that time of year. Spring is about to begin and the pollinating insects crucial to food production are already hard at work. UF/IFAS says more than 300 native species of bees buzz in Florida, 29 of which are only found in the Sunshine State.
Nassau County Facilities Maintenance staff prepare to spread concrete for a sidewalk at the Stein-Tompkins Sports Complex in Hilliard.

Nassau County Facilities Maintenance staff prepare to spread concrete for a sidewalk at the Stein-Tompkins Sports Complex in Hilliard.

County park upgrades underway

Nassau County Facilities Maintenance staff prepare to spread concrete for a sidewalk at the Stein-Tompkins Sports Complex in Hilliard. Facilities Maintenance employees also installed new bleachers at the Kirsten M. Higginbotham Sports Complex.
An informational meeting about forming the West Nassau Chamber of Commerce is March 13 at 11 a.m. at The Pig in Callahan.

An informational meeting about forming the West Nassau Chamber of Commerce is March 13 at 11 a.m. at The Pig in Callahan.

New chamber of commerce forming

Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   A group of local business leaders may soon form the West Nassau Chamber. Those interested in learning more about the chamber’s vision are invited to a public planning meeting March 13 at 11 a.m. at The Pig Bar-B-Q in Callahan.
With support from the Florida Blue Foundation, Barnabas is distributing “Grow Bags” to households in need.

With support from the Florida Blue Foundation, Barnabas is distributing “Grow Bags” to households in need.

Barnabas offers Seeds of Hope

Barnabas Center introduces a new initiative to help community members grow fresh, healthy food at home.  With support from the Florida Blue Foundation, Barnabas is distributing “Grow Bags” to households in need.