After a Hilliard man was charged in a large-scale fraud scheme that targeted dozens of victims in Nassau County, Sheriff Bill Leeper said it’s possible he wasn’t working alone and more arrests could be coming.
A Hilliard man is accused of orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme involving stolen identities, forged checks and attempts to steal more than $100,000, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Every year, Joy to the Children hosts its main fundraising event, “Christmas in July,” to support economically disadvantaged children and families in Nassau County, Florida. Founded in 1995, Joy to the Children is dedicated to making Christmas a magical experience through gifts, food, clothing, and family assistance during the holiday season. This year’s Christmas in July takes place on Wednesday, July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Green Turtle Tavern in downtown Fernandina Beach, featuring a 50/50 raffle and community celebration. To learn more, donate, or volunteer, visit joytothechildren.org or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/joytothechildrennassau.
On Monday, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested three motorcyclists caught driving around 100 miles per hour on State Road 200 before fleeing from deputies.
Animal Care and Protective Services and Nassau County Animal Services are investigating a suspected animal cruelty case after a dog with third-degree burns was found abandoned in Duval County, the agencies said Friday.
A 33-year-old Nassau County man has been arrested and charged after an investigation revealed he impregnated a juvenile victim on two separate occasions.
A man is facing attempted second-degree murder charges after Nassau County deputies said he pistol-whipped a woman, fired multiple shots at her as she fled and barricaded himself inside a Callahan home over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The beloved Yulee Chick-fil-A restaurant, built in 2004, will soon close to reopen at a new, improved location about a mile down the street on State Road 200.
Voters across Florida will head to the polls for the state’s Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 18. If you haven’t checked your registration recently — or if you plan to vote by mail — now is the time to make sure you’re ready.
A woman was arrested last week on suspicion of driving under the influence after deputies responding to a Chick-fil-A employee’s 911 call found two young children in her car, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Amelia Island Parkway and Buccaneer Trail is in its final stages, and while some drivers welcome the change, others remain skeptical about what it means for their daily commute.
Nine puppies were found abandoned on the side of Heckscher Drive near Amelia Island State Park, and Nassau Humane Society is asking the public for help.
A tractor-trailer flipped onto its side in a crash just before noon Thursday on I-95 southbound in Nassau County.
A Wednesday afternoon crash in Nassau County has closed all northbound lanes on Interstate 95 at State Road 200.
A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday afternoon on I-95 near State Road 200 in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Jacksonville man is facing multiple charges after Nassau County deputies say he was driving recklessly and under the influence with three young children in his vehicle.
A massive live oak known locally as “Kate’s Tree” lost one of its huge limbs early Sunday, sending the branch crashing into a nearby home and prompting inspections from city arborists and conservationists.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry returned home to Yulee for his third annual Two All Foundation Community Day, surprising Yulee graduate Joshua Barnes with a $10,000 college scholarship. More than 300 kids also received free backpacks, bikes and scooters while enjoying games, water slides and the chance to meet the former Yulee star.
The southbound lanes of US-301 just south of Poder Place in Bryceville in Nassau County are closed due to a traffic crash, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Gov. DeSantis signed 17 bills into law on Tuesday, with some having local impacts in Duval and Nassau County.
Nassau County commissioners approved a 12-month moratorium Monday night on accepting, reviewing or approving applications tied to data center facilities — giving the county time to study potential impacts before deciding how to handle future projects.
Fernandina Beach Pride Inc. hosted its sixth annual Pride Parade and Festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central Park in historic Fernandina Beach.
A woman who spent more than a decade managing finances for a Nassau County church has been ordered to begin repaying what authorities say was more than $570,000 she stole from the congregation over five years.
Dozens of tenants at a Callahan apartment complex are scrambling to find new housing after Nassau County code enforcement notice advised residents to vacate the property due to multiple safety and occupancy violations.
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies rushed into a burning home to rescue a resident while responding to an unrelated call on May 26.
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies came to the rescue last month when a woman accidentally locked her keys inside her vehicle along with her dog. Deputies said the accident serves as an important reminder to never leave pets unattended in a vehicle, especially during Florida’s hot weather.
Nassau County leaders have set up a Fact-Finding Committee on Data Center Development as the county weighs how to handle large data center projects.
Fernandina Beach leaders said e-bikes are becoming a growing safety concern downtown, with complaints about riders speeding, doing wheelies and blowing through stop signs.
Fernandina Beach city commissioners took up a proposed e-bike ordinance Tuesday night in a first reading, sparking debate over safety, enforcement, and the growing popularity of electric bicycles.
A canceled land deal between JEA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County Foundation has attracted the notice of State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office, according to a subpoena that one of her veteran prosecutors sent last week to the utility, a copy of which The Florida Trib and News4JAX reviewed.
A driver was killed early Sunday morning after losing control of a vehicle, striking a palm tree, and becoming trapped as the car caught fire, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Nassau County commissioners advanced a first-reading moratorium on data centers after residents packed a meeting, warning about water, power, and infrastructure costs. Final public hearing and vote is June 8.
The high school softball playoffs opened on Wednesday night with nine area teams moving on to next week’s second round and another three advancing on Thursday night.
A Harris Teeter supermarket and surrounding businesses in Fernandina Beach were evacuated due to possible gas-related issues on Tuesday afternoon.
Members of the North Florida community gathered Thursday in Hilliard to honor volunteer firefighter Kevin Crews, remembered for his faith, service, and sacrifice after dying while battling a brush fire.
The funeral arrangements for a firefighter with the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department, who died after suffering a medical emergency while battling the Old Dixie Highway Fire, were announced Monday.
The funeral arrangements for a firefighter with the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department, who died after suffering a medical emergency while battling the Old Dixie Highway Fire, were announced Monday.
A firefighter with the Hilliard Volunteer Fire Department has died after suffering a medical emergency while battling a brush fire, according to Nassau County Fire and Rescue Chief Brady Rigdon.
The Nassau County School District is closely monitoring smoke conditions and road accessibility amid active fires in and around the county, including potential impacts to school campuses.
The community stepped up for firefighters battling the Conner-Nelson Fire in Nassau County.
Overall, rain chances remain low this weekend; thus, the Fire Weather Watch is extended through 9 p.m. on Monday.
Two brush fires are burning in Nassau County, prompting road closures and drawing a response from multiple agencies.
County Road 108 overpass from Owens Park Road to Highway 17 is closed after driver crashes into barrier and flips onto I-95 North.
A brush fire that prompted temporary evacuations in a Nassau County neighborhood Saturday is now 98% contained, officials said, after firefighters and forestry crews spent hours working to stop the flames from spreading near homes in the Fernandina Beach area.
A large brush fire has prompted the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to evacuate homes on Keel Court.
A woman killed Friday night in a double shooting at a Ponte Vedra Walgreens has been identified as a mother of two who recently became a grandmother “barely a year ago,” according to a GoFundMe campaign created by the woman’s brother.
Christian Barrios was arrested following a multi-county police chase after allegedly committing a double homicide at a Walgreens in Ponte Vedra. Reports indicate he confronted his girlfriend over alleged infidelity, resulting in gunfire that left two dead. Barrios, with prior convictions, faces charges including first-degree murder and grand theft, and is expected to be indicted by a grand jury, possibly facing a life sentence.
As the investigation continues into the shooting deaths of two people in the parking lot of Walgreens in St. Johns County, more information is coming out about the events that led to the suspected shooter’s arrest.
New details have emerged in Friday night’s double homicide at a Ponte Vedra Walgreens, as arrest documents reveal the man accused allegedly confronted his girlfriend and another man over suspected infidelity before the shooting.
The man accused of fatally shooting two people in a Walgreens parking lot not far from The Players Championship has been in and out of jail 27 times, according to his criminal record.
St. Johns County residents are on edge after two people were killed Friday night in a Walgreens parking lot near The Players.
A man accused of fatally shooting two people in Ponte Vedra was arrested in Nassau County just before 8 a.m. on Saturday, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office responded to an anonymous bomb threat at Callahan Middle School on Thursday afternoon.
A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being credited with saving a young child who was struggling in a retention pond behind his home while he was off duty.
A crash involving an overturned semi is blocking lanes in both directions on I-95 at the Nassau/Duval County line, according to Nassau County deputies.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Thrusday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex in Yulee.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Bryceville man after investigators say he sexually abused a dog.
Four adults were arrested after a 1-year-old ingested methamphetamine inside a Callahan home earlier this week, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Palm Springs man accused of orchestrating a scheme to acquire thousands of dollars worth of electrical supplies.
The City of Fernandina Beach will begin a paid parking program in its downtown area starting Monday, February 16, 2026. To help residents register for parking permits, the city is hosting permit registration open house events inside City Hall at 204 Ash Street. Residents will need their driver’s license and vehicle registration to apply.
Counties across northeast Florida are stepping up preparations as the National Weather Service forecasts overnight temperatures at or below freezing Sunday through Tuesday, officials said.
A Jacksonville man who was reportedly on the run from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was captured in Yulee after the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect led deputies on a dramatic high-speed chase that was recorded on a dash-cam.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday that a former bookkeeper for the Nassau County School District was recently accused of stealing more than $100,000 from Hilliard Middle-Senior High School following a nearly yearlong investigation into financial discrepancies.
Combined student meal account debt in Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns county school districts totals more than $450,000, with St. Johns County alone reporting more than $228,000, district records show.
A person was hit by a car on Tuesday on I-95 North near the stateline and all northbound lanes are blocked, the Kingsland Police Department said.
A multi-million-dollar roadway resurfacing and safety improvement project on County Road 121 in Bryceville is finally underway, bringing both relief and concerns to locals who say they’ve waited years for these crucial updates.
Nassau County’s decision to double impact fees over a four-year period has sparked controversy between local builders, developers, and the state attorney general, while raising concerns about housing affordability in the region.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia will hold a press conference in Fernandina Beach to talk about government accountability.
Nassau County officially responded on Monday, days after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier spoke out against the county’s bid to substantially increase impact fees and questioned Uthmeier’s position.
News4JAX was a partner for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, honoring King’s legacy through volunteer projects across Duval, Clay and Nassau counties.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the in-custody death of a Nassau County man who accidentally shot himself with a concealed firearm while in the back of a patrol vehicle, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is speaking out against Nassau County’s bid to substantially increase impact fees, ruling that the area’s recent population growth doesn’t qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” needed to exceed state limits, according to Uthmeier’s letter.
The man who was arrested in connection with a fatal Fernandina Beach shooting told police that the victim was his best friend and that the incident was accidental, according to police reports.
A man from Yulee has been arrested for his role in a road rage incident that took place about two months ago, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.
Tim Altman placed a huge skeleton -- wearing Jags gear -- in his front yard around Halloween, and before he took it down, he realized the Jags winning streak was still going... so he got superstitious.
A Nassau County woman was recently inspired to find a solution when she learned that thousands of children and teachers in the district carry debt from school lunch costs.
Debris from an overturned trailer on US 301 near Crawford Road in Nassau County has blocked all lanes in both directions on Friday.
Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash with injuries on South 8th Street in Fernandina Beach Tuesday afternoon.
Owner David Hicken will finally break ground Tuesday on the new eighth-mile Hicken Power Dragstrip -- the area’s first drag strip since 2017.
A Nassau County mother said a pattern of teacher resignations at Wildlight Elementary School has disrupted her son’s kindergarten year and appears to stretch back several years.
