Sports
Pinson to compete in Jacksonville
Fans of local skateboard phenom Poe Pinson can catch her in action a little closer to home this weekend.
39th annual Fishing Rodeo Aug. 6
The 39th Fernandina Beach Fishing Rodeo, presented by the Nassau Sport Fishing Association, will be held Aug. 6 at the Fernandina Harbor Marina.
Morales adds national titles to her collection
Despite discovering her passion for Muay Thai just three years ago, Vivianne Morales, 16, of Fernandina Beach holds three national titles in her division.
Hornets top Tocoi Creek Toros 44-13
The Yulee High School football team traveled to Tocoi Creek Thursday night for spring matchup. The YHS Hornets prevailed 44-13.
First Contest of the season held
The First Coast District of the Eastern Surfing Association held its first contest of the 2022 season on Saturday. Waves came in at one to two feet, just enough to hold a contest.
Nassau County athletes compete in State Summer Games
Five Nassau County Special Olympic cycling athletes and one unified partner competed in the annual 2022 Special Olympics Florida State Games Friday and Saturday at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake
Pirates eliminated by The Villages Charter 2-1
The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team (16-10) lost to The Villages Charter School 2-1 Tuesday night in the Region 1-3A championship game.
Pirates win, play in Region 1-3A championship
The Pirates advanced to the Elite 8 Saturday with a 5-2 victory over Trinity Catholic Saturday night in a Region 1-3A semifinal matchup.
War Eagles end Lady Hornets’ playoff run; Pirates advance
The Yulee High School softball team (14-13) lost to Wakulla 5-2 Wednesday night at home in a Region 1-4A quarterfinal matchup.
State
FHSAA considers compensation for student athletes
The governing body that oversees high-school athletics in Florida could soon approve a proposal that would lead to high-school athletes getting paid through business agreements such as endorsement
Record Memorial Day travel expected, pot amendment and 1.2M insurance policies
A record number of travelers are expected to hit Florida roads and crowd airports during the Memorial Day holiday period.
New ACLU leader points to ‘urgency of now’
Saying the country is at a “deeply, deeply disturbing” juncture, Bacardi Jackson — a veteran litigator whose civil-rights advocacy is literally in her genes — is taking the mantle as executive dire