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The Westside Regional Park is one of many county projects underway. Photo courtesy of Nassau County officials

The Westside Regional Park is one of many county projects underway. Photo courtesy of Nassau County officials

County spending analysis contradicts CFO

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Ashley Chandler & Nick Blank News-Leader   Nassau County has released its budget analysis in response to Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia’s initial report that Nassau County’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget included more than $50 million dollars of wasteful spending.
Bryceville Elementary School students and their family members gather for Be a Champion Reader Night.

Bryceville Elementary School students and their family members gather for Be a Champion Reader Night.

Reading champions gather at BES

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Bryceville Elementary School students and their family members gather for Be a Champion Reader Night. The students read books and took Accelerated Reader quizzes during the Olympics-themed event that was held inside the elementary school’s library. Submitted
Pine Royale’s grand opening Feb. 27 included a ribbon cutting, giveaways, and more.

Pine Royale’s grand opening Feb. 27 included a ribbon cutting, giveaways, and more.

Pine Royale now open

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Pine Royale’s grand opening Feb. 27 included a ribbon cutting, giveaways, and more. The nine-hole golf course, golf range, and miniature golf course are open Tuesday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., along with a restaurant and bar at 4100 Callahan Club Blvd., Callahan. Submitted
Demonstrations on how to utilize a car escape tool, information on adequate insurance coverage, a visit from Life Flight, a chili cook-off, flea market, a sand hill for children to play on, a touch-a-truck area, and more delight visitors at the second annual Surviving Your Drive Community Event Saturday at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds.

Demonstrations on how to utilize a car escape tool, information on adequate insurance coverage, a visit from Life Flight, a chili cook-off, flea market, a sand hill for children to play on, a touch-a-truck area, and more delight visitors at the second annual Surviving Your Drive Community Event Saturday at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds.

Community engages at second SYD event

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Demonstrations on how to utilize a car escape tool, information on adequate insurance coverage, a visit from Life Flight, a chili cook-off, flea market, a sand hill for children to play on, a touch-a-truck area, and more delight visitors at the second annual Surviving Your Drive Community Event...
The Dunkin’ Donuts site plan includes a second building to house a future chain food store. The Callahan Town Council approved the site plan March 2. Submitted

The Dunkin’ Donuts site plan includes a second building to house a future chain food store. The Callahan Town Council approved the site plan March 2. Submitted

Council OKs Dunkin’ plans

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan will eventually run on Dunkin’ as the site plan was approved by the Callahan Town Council Monday night. Project developer Kevin Patel presented plans for the property at 542547 U.S. 1.
West Nassau High School senior wrestler Bryce Mangum will compete in the 215 weight class of the state championship finals Thursday through Saturday at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.

West Nassau High School senior wrestler Bryce Mangum will compete in the 215 weight class of the state championship finals Thursday through Saturday at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.

Wrestler qualifies for state

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Newly appointed Nassau County Court Judge Sarah Bell is sworn in by Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Lance Day Feb. 2 at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee.

Newly appointed Nassau County Court Judge Sarah Bell is sworn in by Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Lance Day Feb. 2 at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee.

Judge Bell sworn in

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Newly appointed Nassau County Court Judge Sarah Bell is sworn in by Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Lance Day Feb. 2 at the Robert M. Foster Justice Center in Yulee. Bell serves as the county’s second judge, a newly created role to accommodate the county’s continued growth.

Raulerson made lasting impact on community

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Darian Blue For the Record   There are some men you remember because they were loud. And then there are men you remember because they were steady. Deacon Lovett Raulerson was steady. On Feb. 15, just one week shy of his 95th birthday, Callahan did not simply lose an elder.
This image shows a view of the fire along U.S. 1 headed north. Photo by Brandi O’Berry

This image shows a view of the fire along U.S. 1 headed north. Photo by Brandi O’Berry

Firefighters cross state line to help in Georgia

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   Callahan and Hilliard volunteer firefighters and several Georgia fire partners joined Charlton County Fire Rescue and the Georgia Forestry Commission in battling a nearly 600-acre wildfire Feb. 22.
Callahan Methodist Church celebrates its 140th anniversary with a display of artifacts and pictures. A cross was placed by a 1912 newspaper clipping, showing the historical significance of the church through the years. Photo by Anna Newhoff

Callahan Methodist Church celebrates its 140th anniversary with a display of artifacts and pictures. A cross was placed by a 1912 newspaper clipping, showing the historical significance of the church through the years. Photo by Anna Newhoff

140 years of local worship

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan Methodist Church celebrates 140 years of worship, community, and grace. Throughout the years, the church has had 63 different pastors, with the current one being the Rev. Bodie Riddle, who joined the congregation in 2022.