Dawn Smith and Paul Lore cheers as they arrive in Burnham-on-Crouch, England, after 48 days at sea and over 2,000 nautical miles traveled. Submitted
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
On Aug. 29, Paul Lore and his rowing partner Dawn Smith officially completed their charitable rowing journey known as the Hometown Row. At 1 p.m. GMT Saturday, the duo rowed into Smith’s hometown of Burnham-on-Crouch, England, after 48 days at sea and over 2,000 nautical miles traveled.
Fernandina Beach city commissioners heard the potential impacts if Amendment 3 passes in November. Amendment 3 would increase the homestead tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, and then be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index starting in 2029. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader
Paid Parking sign in Downtown Fernandina Beach.
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A lifeguard watches over beachgoers in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Fernandina Beach High School varsity swimmers kicked off the 2026-27 season in dominating fashion last week, taking first place in 19 out of 22 events at the Nassau County swim meet that opened the season for the Nassau County schools at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Photo by Billy Skipper/For the News-Leader
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The Fernandina Beach High School and Yulee High School varsity volleyball teams faced off last week. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader
