Baltimore Ravens running back and Yulee High School Graduate Derrick Henry returned to Yulee on June 13 for the Two All Community Day. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Baltimore Ravens running back and Yulee High School Graduate Derrick Henry returned to Yulee on June 13 for the Two All Community Day. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Derrick Henry returns to Yulee for Two All Community Day

In the quiet Yulee Sports Complex gymnasium, volunteers shuffled in the bikes and toys as the line outside grew. On Saturday, Derrick Henry, the Yulee Hornet, Baltimore Ravens star running back and 2015 Heisman Trophy winner, came home.
The Friends of the Library is hosting its Tiny Art! Big Fun! Art Contest, featuring more than 40 miniature works created by local artists. The exhibition is currently on display at the library and invites visitors to vote for their favorite pieces through June 26. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

The Friends of the Library is hosting its Tiny Art! Big Fun! Art Contest, featuring more than 40 miniature works created by local artists. The exhibition is currently on display at the library and invites visitors to vote for their favorite pieces through June 26. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Tiny artworks take center stage at library contest

Small canvases are making a big impression at the Fernandina Beach Library this month.

   

Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer hands out a hurricane preparedness kit on Monday.

Nassau County Commissioner Klynt Farmer hands out a hurricane preparedness kit on Monday.

Storm ready

It’s never too early to start preparing for Hurricane season, especially for those most vulnerable...
The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, are commissioners Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray and A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann. Commissioner John Martin was not in attendance at Wednesday's meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Board of County Commissioners meets Wednesday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, are commissioners Klynt Farmer, Alyson McCullough, Jeff Gray and A.M. "Hupp" Huppmann. Commissioner John Martin was not in attendance at Wednesday's meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Wednesday morning meeting a breather from BOCC’s busy June

The Board of County Commissioners held a laid-back Wednesday morning meeting, a short reprieve...
Baltimore Ravens running back and Yulee High School Graduate Derrick Henry returned to Yulee on June 13 for the Two All Community Day. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Baltimore Ravens running back and Yulee High School Graduate Derrick Henry returned to Yulee on June 13 for the Two All Community Day. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Derrick Henry returns to Yulee for Two All Community Day

In the quiet Yulee Sports Complex gymnasium, volunteers shuffled in the bikes and toys as the line...
Amelia Island Youth Soccer Club and other local soccer fans pack Mocama on Friday night to watch the USA men’s national team open 2026 World Cup play against Paraguay. USA won 4-1.  Submitted photo

Amelia Island Youth Soccer Club and other local soccer fans pack Mocama on Friday night to watch the USA men’s national team open 2026 World Cup play against Paraguay. USA won 4-1. Submitted photo

AISC, locals celebrate USA 4-1 first-game win

Late Friday night, around the time Mocama on 8th Street typically closes down, a crowd of locals...
Local youth take part in the Amelia Island Surf Co. summer surf camp.  Photo by Brian Bowen

Local youth take part in the Amelia Island Surf Co. summer surf camp. Photo by Brian Bowen

Respect the ocean’s power

In Fernandina Beach, the next generation of surfers is being taught the art form and learning to...
 

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