After nearly 20 years of operation, the West Nassau Band Boosters have shut down the annual barbecue food booth at the Northeast Florida Fair. Longtime volunteer Keith Hailey, far right, has been with the booth since day one and enjoyed helping contribute toward the student musicians’ success. Submitted

After nearly 20 years of operation, the West Nassau Band Boosters have shut down the annual barbecue food booth at the Northeast Florida Fair. Longtime volunteer Keith Hailey, far right, has been with the booth since day one and enjoyed helping contribute toward the student musicians’ success. Submitted

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WN band closes booth

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Britney Fletcher WestNCR Reporter A longtime West Nassau High School band tradition at the Northeast Florida Fair will not continue this year after the band boosters determined it lacked parent volunteers to operate the booth.

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The railroad crossing will close Tuesday where the square is drawn in the map.

The railroad crossing will close Tuesday where the square is drawn in the map.

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119 closing at railroad crossing

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
For the Record CSX will perform railroad track maintenance at the County Road 119 crossing in...
The Old Farmhouse relocates to 542233 U.S. 1, Callahan at Thompson Mall. A soft opening will be held Saturday with the grand opening Aug. 21-22. Photo courtesy of Christi Park

The Old Farmhouse relocates to 542233 U.S. 1, Callahan at Thompson Mall. A soft opening will be held Saturday with the grand opening Aug. 21-22. Photo courtesy of Christi Park

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New home for Old Farmhouse

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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A Firefly AMP P-100 autonomous electric mower will soon be utilized to mow the new Westside Regional Park and other Nassau County properties. The mower purchase at $186,040 was made by the county commission May 20. Photo courtesy of Firefly Automatix

A Firefly AMP P-100 autonomous electric mower will soon be utilized to mow the new Westside Regional Park and other Nassau County properties. The mower purchase at $186,040 was made by the county commission May 20. Photo courtesy of Firefly Automatix

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County invests in autonomous electric mower

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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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West Nassau High School senior Danyelle Bell is joined by mom Sarah Monds, grandmother Ellen Monds, and brothers Chaz Davis, Prentiss Davis, and Brisyn Holmes as she signs with Mercyhurst University March 9.

West Nassau High School senior Danyelle Bell is joined by mom Sarah Monds, grandmother Ellen Monds, and brothers Chaz Davis, Prentiss Davis, and Brisyn Holmes as she signs with Mercyhurst University March 9.

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Bell’s college plan: flag football and soccer

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
West Nassau High School senior Danyelle Bell is joined by mom Sarah Monds, grandmother Ellen Monds,...
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