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HMSHS students Jayden Kjensino, Paul Nighbert, Madison Hemingway, Alina Roberts, and Andrew Burgess stand together as they learn about different career opportunities.

HMSHS students Jayden Kjensino, Paul Nighbert, Madison Hemingway, Alina Roberts, and Andrew Burgess stand together as they learn about different career opportunities.

HMSHS students learn about career opportunities

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School students learn about different career options Friday.Career opportunities onsite included the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, W.W. Gay, the Florida Forestry Service, the Town of Hilliard, Vallencourt Construction, Tropic Air, Coastline Orthodontics, Hooked on...
West Nassau FFA students gather together.

West Nassau FFA students gather together.

Petting zoo open May 2

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Anna NewhoffNCR ReporterFamilies are invited to celebrate the start of summer at the West Nassau High School chapter of Future Farmers of America’s kickoff event, featuring a petting zoo and vendor market.
Flames course through trees in Hilliard throughout the weekend. The fire was 80% contained as the Record went to press Tuesday afternoon. Community members rallied together to feed the first responders, who staged at the Stein Tompkins Sports Complex. Hilliard Little League canceled all of Saturday’s games to give the firefighters room to work and keep players out of the smoke.

Flames course through trees in Hilliard throughout the weekend. The fire was 80% contained as the Record went to press Tuesday afternoon. Community members rallied together to feed the first responders, who staged at the Stein Tompkins Sports Complex. Hilliard Little League canceled all of Saturday’s games to give the firefighters room to work and keep players out of the smoke.

Fires ignite community aid

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Anna NewhoffNCR Reporter The community rallied together as 600 acres burn in three Hilliard wildfires.The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners officially placed Nassau County under a burn ban April 15.
Freemasons gather together for the 100 Man Mason meeting at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds March 28. Submitted

Freemasons gather together for the 100 Man Mason meeting at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds March 28. Submitted

Historic gathering of Masons

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Anna NewhoffNCR ReporterA historic Masonic Lodge ceremony at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds honored Masons from Northeast Florida and South Georgia.Many Master Masons gathered for awards, fellowship, and learning at the 100 Man Mason meeting March 28.Multiple lodges from across the region...
Hilliard Middle-Senior High CNA students celebrate a 100% pass rate.

Hilliard Middle-Senior High CNA students celebrate a 100% pass rate.

County CNAs achieve 100% passing rate

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Nassau County School District students in the Certified Nursing Assistant program achieved a 100% pass rate on their industry certification exams. All students earned their CNA certification, allowing them to enter the healthcare workforce immediately after graduation.
The Girls on the Run club at Callahan Intermediate School crossed the finish line of their 5K goal at the University of North Florida Saturday. Third-grader Isabella Williams, 8, finished in the top 20 runners of more than 2,000 participants. The girls spent weeks practicing for the run and ran with buddies as they learned to set goals and believe in themselves. Submitted

The Girls on the Run club at Callahan Intermediate School crossed the finish line of their 5K goal at the University of North Florida Saturday. Third-grader Isabella Williams, 8, finished in the top 20 runners of more than 2,000 participants. The girls spent weeks practicing for the run and ran with buddies as they learned to set goals and believe in themselves. Submitted

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CIS girls on the run

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Girls on the Run club at Callahan Intermediate School crossed the finish line of their 5K goal at the University of North Florida Saturday. Third-grader Isabella Williams, 8, finished in the top 20 runners of more than 2,000 participants.
Bryceville Elementary School students learn about the character traits of volunteerism and mentorship in April.

Bryceville Elementary School students learn about the character traits of volunteerism and mentorship in April.

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BES students great mentors

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Bryceville Elementary School students learn about the character traits of volunteerism and mentorship in April. These students of the month exhibited those traits. Pictured in the front row are Jupiter Cameron, Haislee Hudson, Ellie Zehlar, Leah Addison, and Brynn Pappy.
Deputies with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office join West Nassau High School Air Force JROTC cadets for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Florida.

Deputies with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office join West Nassau High School Air Force JROTC cadets for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Florida.

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JROTC joins NCSO in annual Torch Run

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Deputies with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office join West Nassau High School Air Force JROTC cadets for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Florida. The run was held April 10 near Wildlight.
West Nassau High School Principal Richard Pearce points at the sign bearing his name at the building’s dedication Monday evening. He hugs current baseball Coach Micheal Henderson at left and is joined by family members above, including Jami Pearce, Ann Clarke, Lawana Nazworth, Cadin Whitehead, and Colin Whitehead. Pearce served as head coach of the Warriors for 17 years. Submitted

West Nassau High School Principal Richard Pearce points at the sign bearing his name at the building’s dedication Monday evening. He hugs current baseball Coach Micheal Henderson at left and is joined by family members above, including Jami Pearce, Ann Clarke, Lawana Nazworth, Cadin Whitehead, and Colin Whitehead. Pearce served as head coach of the Warriors for 17 years. Submitted

Take Stock in Children Nassau County hosts its Light Up a Life Gala Thursday at The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. The annual fundraiser brought in $333,000 that will provide scholarships to Nassau County students who are paired with mentors in the program.

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   While Principal Richard Pearce retires soon, his name will continue on at West Nassau High School, with the baseball clubhouse dedicated in his honor Monday night.
Take Stock in Children Nassau County hosts its Light Up a Life Gala Thursday at The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. The annual fundraiser brought in $333,000 that will provide scholarships to Nassau County students who are paired with mentors in the program. Submitted

Take Stock in Children Nassau County hosts its Light Up a Life Gala Thursday at The Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. The annual fundraiser brought in $333,000 that will provide scholarships to Nassau County students who are paired with mentors in the program. Submitted

Fundraiser nets $333K

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026