Serena Peterson, Trinity United Methodist Church outreach, far right, and Roschnell Brown, lay leader and the Wednesday service worship leader, far left, work with volunteers and staff to set up the pumpkin patch and fall activities Monday. The fall event will be open daily from noon to 6 p.m. until Oct. 31.

Serena Peterson, Trinity United Methodist Church outreach, far right, and Roschnell Brown, lay leader and the Wednesday service worship leader, far left, work with volunteers and staff to set up the pumpkin patch and fall activities Monday. The fall event will be open daily from noon to 6 p.m. until Oct. 31.

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Pumpkins a-plenty

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

On Monday, in between rain showers, locals were busy turning Trinity United Methodist Church into a festive fall fantasyland for local families.Open daily from noon to 6 p.m., until Oct. 31, the church’s annual pumpkin patch and fall festivities officially opened to the public Tuesday.Those...

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In February, the Hoyt House and the Amelia Island Museum of History partnered to put on a fundraiser for the museum — the Love Legacy Gala. The two are partnering again, this time for a "Dinner Date with History" a program that will transport attendees back in time. The first Dinner Date with History is set for Oct. 6 and is sold out. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

In February, the Hoyt House and the Amelia Island Museum of History partnered to put on a fundraiser for the museum — the Love Legacy Gala. The two are partnering again, this time for a "Dinner Date with History" a program that will transport attendees back in time. The first Dinner Date with History is set for Oct. 6 and is sold out. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Intimate gathering at Hoyt House to transport locals back in time

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, October 1, 2026
This upcoming Tuesday, 12 locals will get a chance to experience what it would have been like to...
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State and Nassau County officials joined with first responders to complete the groundbreaking for Fire Station 30 in Yulee. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

State and Nassau County officials joined with first responders to complete the groundbreaking for Fire Station 30 in Yulee. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Officials celebrate new $6M Yulee fire station

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Nassau County officials broke ground on their newest fire station, Fire Station 30, in Yulee on a...
As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on recently upgraded Tropical Storm Isaias, located in the southwestern Gulf of America. More information at nhc.noaa.gov

As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on recently upgraded Tropical Storm Isaias, located in the southwestern Gulf of America. More information at nhc.noaa.gov

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Nassau County faces nor’easter, potential tropical storm

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
This week Amelia Island is facing a battle with rising waters and the potential end to an inactive...
Fernandina Beach High School and Andrew Jackson High School football players greet each other at midfield, exchanging handshakes before Friday’s game. photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School and Andrew Jackson High School football players greet each other at midfield, exchanging handshakes before Friday’s game. photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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FBHS, Andrew Jackson reach across aisle

Nick Blank
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
On Friday, it was always going to be more than a game.
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Jacksonville Jaguars celebrate during the Jaguars vs. Patriots game Sunday. Photos courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars celebrate during the Jaguars vs. Patriots game Sunday. Photos courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars

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Maye benched as Jags flatten Pats 35-6

Nick Blank
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
On a grueling day for the New England Patriots’ (1-2) offense, Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville...
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