2026 Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Monday, June 15, 2026
Nearly 200 people gathered at the Dee Dee Bartels Boat Ramp at 6:45 a.m. Saturday to raise awareness of veteran PTSD and suicide, and support a local nonprofit that is taking efforts to do the same. The group of paddlers loaded onto an Amelia River Cruises boat to be shuttled to the St.
The album cover for Tommy Peacock’s upcoming record: EMERGENCY. submitted
Participants of the Junior Lifeguard Camp take park in an exercise Wednesday at Seaside Park. The first weeklong session of the camp was held this week. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Fernandina Beach NewsLeader won three awards during the Florida Press Association’s 2025 Weekly Newspaper Contest. The awards are currently displayed in the front office at the News-Leader, 1235 S. 10th Street, Fernandina Beach. News-Leader photo
2026 Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Fact Finding Committee meets Monday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex. From left, County Attorney Denise May; Economic Resources Manager Kathy Freyman; Deputy County Manager Robert Companion; County Manager Taco Pope; Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman; and Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem. Photo courtesy of Nassau County, Fl.
A firefly AMP L-100 autonomous electric mower. Photo from Firefly Automatix
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
Local youth take part in the Amelia Island Surf Co. summer surf camp. Photo by Brian Bowen
The Gumball 3000 Skate Showcase and equipment giveaway was held June 5 at Poe Pinson Skate Park. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
