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Friends remember Jacquelin Osborne for her political presence and her love of animals. Submitted

Friends remember Jacquelin Osborne for her political presence and her love of animals. Submitted

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Osborne remembered as active conservative

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Nick BlankFor the Record A Nassau County woman known for her political presence and her love of animals has died, receiving tributes across the state.Jacquelin Osborne was 78.She was the Nassau County Republican State Committee Woman, a proud member of the Optimist Club of Fernandina Beach and a...
Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mitch Keiter, center, receives his certificate of completion. Submitted

Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mitch Keiter, center, receives his certificate of completion. Submitted

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Keiter certified clerk, comptroller

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
For the Record Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Mitch L. Keiter has successfully completed the Florida Court Clerks and Comptrollers New Clerk Academy, earning the designation of Certified Florida Clerk and Comptroller.The New Clerk Academy was established pursuant to the...
Sheriff Bill Leeper and Nassau County Sheriff Office representatives receive the designation.

Sheriff Bill Leeper and Nassau County Sheriff Office representatives receive the designation.

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NCSO Excelsior Status

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
For the Record For the first time in its history, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office earned Excelsior Status by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation and the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission.Being designated as an Excelsior agency in both law enforcement and...
Barnabas Center currently offers drive-thru food drives at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds while fundraising to build a western Nassau facility. Once complete, distributions could occur at the new building. Submitted

Barnabas Center currently offers drive-thru food drives at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds while fundraising to build a western Nassau facility. Once complete, distributions could occur at the new building. Submitted

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Barnabas Center campaign meets initial milestone

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Britney Fletcher WestNCR Reporter Barnabas Center has reached its initial fundraising goal for a new West Nassau County facility and seeks additional community support to expand the project’s services.The nonprofit announced it has raised $3 million during the quiet phase of its “Go West with Us”...
The annual Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz, a mission of Callahan Methodist Church, raised $10,000 for Barnabas Center. Pictured left to right are Cheryl Mangold, Brad Mangold, Pastor Bodie Riddle, Barnabas President and CEO Jamie Reynolds and Community Engagement Manager Trish Thompson, and Jim Mangold. The annual fundraiser is held on the church grounds on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, drawing a crowd each year. Photo by Amanda Bishop

The annual Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz, a mission of Callahan Methodist Church, raised $10,000 for Barnabas Center. Pictured left to right are Cheryl Mangold, Brad Mangold, Pastor Bodie Riddle, Barnabas President and CEO Jamie Reynolds and Community Engagement Manager Trish Thompson, and Jim Mangold. The annual fundraiser is held on the church grounds on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, drawing a crowd each year. Photo by Amanda Bishop

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Barnabas receives $10K donation

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The former caution light at Mickler Street and U.S. 301 in Callahan is gone. It was removed June 17 after it was damaged. It previously aided motorists coming from the west, alerting them that they were entering a small town with reduced speeds and cross traffic. Photo by Amanda Bishop

The former caution light at Mickler Street and U.S. 301 in Callahan is gone. It was removed June 17 after it was damaged. It previously aided motorists coming from the west, alerting them that they were entering a small town with reduced speeds and cross traffic. Photo by Amanda Bishop

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No more caution at 301 & Mickler

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Britney Fletcher WestNCR Reporter The flashing caution light at the intersection of U.S. 301 and Mickler Street was removed and will not be replaced.According to officials with the Town of Callahan, the caution light was removed June 17 after it was damaged.
Coach Julia Brown encourages Ryan at the plate. The Callahan Challengers are expanding to include a soccer team. Photo courtesy of the Callahan Challengers League

Coach Julia Brown encourages Ryan at the plate. The Callahan Challengers are expanding to include a soccer team. Photo courtesy of the Callahan Challengers League

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Challengers play ball

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Britney Fletcher WestNCR Reporter What began as an effort to fill a coaching vacancy has become one of the most rewarding experiences of Julia Brown’s life.The kindergarten teacher and second-year head coach of the Callahan Challengers Little League team, stepped into the role after learning the...
The Declaration of Independence will be read on the courthouse steps July 8.

The Declaration of Independence will be read on the courthouse steps July 8.

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Declaration reading at courthouse July 8

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
For the Record A reading of the Declaration of Independence occurs July 8 at 6 p.m. on the steps of the historic Nassau County Courthouse in downtown Fernandina Beach.The Amelia Island Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors the reading.
TRU-FI Credit Union officials and community members participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the credit union’s newly built Callahan branch Tuesday. The former branch was torn down after construction completed. Photo by Britney Fletcher West

TRU-FI Credit Union officials and community members participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the credit union’s newly built Callahan branch Tuesday. The former branch was torn down after construction completed. Photo by Britney Fletcher West

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Tru-Fi hosts grand opening

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Britney Fletcher WestNCR Reporter TRU-FI Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new Callahan branch Tuesday, marking the financial institution’s latest expansion in Nassau County.Community members, local leaders and representatives from the West Nassau Chamber and the Nassau County...
Khamani Way, Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins and Celeste Barket receive their scholarships.

Khamani Way, Breanna Rodriguez-Rollins and Celeste Barket receive their scholarships.

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Grads receive Thompson Memorial scholarships

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
For the Record For the third consecutive year, Impact Your World Church Inc. presented academic scholarships to the top African-American high school graduates in the Nassau County School District.