Ronda Bokram excavates a nest Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Ronda Bokram excavates a nest Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Promising sea turtle season continues

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Ronda Bokram, president of the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, led the first public sea turtle nest excavation of the 2026 sea turtle nesting season Friday.

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Nicole Stillwell works on a Christmas-themed piece at Bristly Thistle. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

Nicole Stillwell works on a Christmas-themed piece at Bristly Thistle. Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

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Stitching in offline mode

Amy Mulligan
Friday, July 10, 2026
In a world of Tik Tok trends and click bait, hobbies that pull people away from screens are having...
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Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Commissioner John Martin is sworn in for another term in December 2024. From left, Martin, his wife Donna and Commissioner A.M. “Hupp” Huppmann. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Commissioner Martin battling undisclosed health concerns

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners will have only four members present in person at...
Store manager Josh Williamson cuts the ribbon for the opening of the rebuilt Publix on Thursday.

Store manager Josh Williamson cuts the ribbon for the opening of the rebuilt Publix on Thursday.

Publix back in business

News Staff
Monday, July 6, 2026
Sentiments of excitement and relief were shared by the those waiting in line for the opening of the...
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Sports 

Pickleball players compete at the Fernandina Beach Central Park pickleball courts on Tuesday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pickleball players compete at the Fernandina Beach Central Park pickleball courts on Tuesday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Fernandina Beach pickleball scene continues to grow

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
If the sun is out in Fernandina, you can make a pretty good bet that so are the Pickleball players...
Journey Flannery, right, talks to Lucas Flannery between matches at a high school wrestling meet. Submitted

Journey Flannery, right, talks to Lucas Flannery between matches at a high school wrestling meet. Submitted

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Sibling duo to take on Fargo

Ashley Chandler
Friday, July 10, 2026
Local wrestlers and siblings Lucas and Journey Flannery are preparing to compete in the biggest...
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