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Nassau NewsLine Daily Scoop – Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

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Nassau schools investigating “racially offensive behavior” at volleyball match; NAACP, Duval schools respond. A parent alleged Fernandina Beach students directed racially offensive gestures and chants at Andrew Jackson High players Thursday, drawing statements from the district, Duval schools and the Jacksonville NAACP.
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County Road 121 reconstruction brings lane closures and detours this week. Nassau County crews are advancing roadbed prep, drainage pipe installation and box culvert work south of Horseshoe Circle South; motorists should expect flaggers, lane closures and local detours between U.S. 90 and Balderdash Place throughout the week.
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Help stop animal cruelty in Nassau County. Residents can anonymously report suspected animal neglect, abuse, abandonment or fighting through First Coast Crime Stoppers, with a possible cash reward of up to $5,000 if a tip leads to an arrest.
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Friends of the Library seeks book donations for upcoming sale. Donations can be dropped off at 511 S. 11th St., next to Head Start, with multiple boxes of books or puzzles accepted Tuesdays or Fridays, 9-11 a.m.; CDs, DVDs, textbooks and damaged books are not accepted.

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💬 What do you think? Readers are weighing in on the Nassau County library cuts →

“Will you attend a county budget hearing or write a letter of support to stand up for Nassau County libraries?”

George Bouton writes: “We desperately need all our libraries open with normal hours every day. I know they have received substantial contributions from private sources and taxpayers need to cover the balance.”

Community Calendar

To submit items to the Community Calendar, email editor@nassaunewsline.net

ONGOING Donate Books to Friends of the Library Book Sale

Drop donations at 511 S. 11th St., next to Head Start; multiple boxes of books or puzzles can be brought by Tuesdays or Fridays, 9-11 a.m. CDs, DVDs, textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, damaged books, yearbooks and outdated technology or travel guides are not accepted.

SEP 15 Amelia Island Genealogical Society: “Pre-1837 British Research From Your Armchair”

Guest speaker Paul Howe presents on British genealogical research. 7 p.m. | Fernandina Beach Branch Library.

SEP 15 – OCT 24 “Fired Up: Expressions in Clay”

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library presents a ceramic wall art exhibit by members of the Amelia Clay Guild; many works will be for sale. | Fernandina Beach Library, Community Room.

SEP 25 “Fired Up: Expressions in Clay” Artist Reception

Meet the Amelia Clay Guild artists in person. 5 – 7 p.m. | Fernandina Beach Library, Community Room.

SEP 18 Fernandina Beach High School Homecoming Parade

Traditional parade route through downtown. Starts 5 p.m. | Fernandina Beach.

SEP 19 Nassau County Small Business Expo

Open for the community to learn about local and trusted Nassau County businesses. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Atlantic Recreation Center Auditorium, Fernandina Beach.

SEP 21 “Snakes of the World” with Wild Wonders Animal Show

Mike Rossi presents exotic and local snakes, covering habits, feeding and myths. 3 – 4 p.m. | Yulee Library, 32097.

SEP 1 – 30 “Endless Summer” Nouveau Art Show

Save the date: open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Tuesdays, and until 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Best of Show honors went to Sandra Pineault’s “Jubilation.” | Island Art Association, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach.

OCT 3 Hilliard Harvest Festival

Vendor spots are still open. | Town of Hilliard.

Find More: For more local events, visit fernandinaevents.com

Get Involved! Civic Meetings

Upcoming

  • Monday, Sept. 14 (5 p.m.): Nassau County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, expected to include adoption of two utility franchise ordinances (Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee).
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15 (9 a.m.): Nassau County Development Review Committee meeting (Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee).
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15 (6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach City Commission regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16 (9 a.m.): Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meeting (Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16 (2 p.m.): Public information session on the Marina Redevelopment Project, covering seawall strengthening, riverfront access and marina operations improvements (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
  • Wednesday, Sept. 16 (5-6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach Board of Adjustment regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).
  • Thursday, Sept. 17 (5-6 p.m.): Fernandina Beach Historic District Council regular meeting (City Hall Commission Chambers, 204 Ash St.).

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Have a community event to share or a news tip for our team? Hit reply, we’re always listening!

The Nassau NewsLine Team

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