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Hilliard Elementary School second grade students watch the colors of the rainbow melt off Skittles during a recent science experiment.

Hilliard Elementary School second grade students watch the colors of the rainbow melt off Skittles during a recent science experiment.

Skittles science

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Hilliard Elementary School second grade students watch the colors of the rainbow melt off Skittles during a recent science experiment. Students completed a procedural writing on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and conducted the Skittles investigation after reading about St.
Cub Scout Pack 351 held its annual Pinewood Derby Races March 7 at Callahan Methodist Church.

Cub Scout Pack 351 held its annual Pinewood Derby Races March 7 at Callahan Methodist Church.

Scouts race in annual derby

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Cub Scout Pack 351 held its annual Pinewood Derby Races March 7 at Callahan Methodist Church. Alexander Bolton received Best in Show, Mason Wood came in third and received the Most Creative Award, Joseph Murray earned second, and Everett Rodrigues placed first.
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School consolidation on table

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   The Nassau County School Board discussed combining Callahan Elementary and Callahan Intermediate schools at a Feb. 24 workshop.
Governor Ron DeSantis speaks in Yulee Thursday, awarding Nassau County $6.2 million for a new roadway near U.S. 301 and I-10. Photo by Amanda Bishop

Governor Ron DeSantis speaks in Yulee Thursday, awarding Nassau County $6.2 million for a new roadway near U.S. 301 and I-10. Photo by Amanda Bishop

DeSantis presents grant for new road

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Amanda Bishop NCR Editor & Publisher   A new $6.25 million roadway network will further establish an industrial and commercial site in western Nassau, with the county also designated as part of the North Central Florida Rural Area of Opportunity. Gov. Ron DeSantis visited the James S.
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