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Homeowners are seeking spaces that promote relaxation and mindfulness in 2025. Submitted photo

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Top ten interior design trends for 2025: Elevating spaces with innovation and comfort

Guest Columnist

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

As we step into 2025, interior design continues to evolve, blending timeless aesthetics with cutting-edge innovation. This year, the focus is on creating spaces that are not only visually stunning but also deeply functional, sustainable and reflective of individual lifestyles.

Holiday spirit makes our county special

Tracy Dishman

Saturday, December 21, 2024

It’s hard to miss how much our county loves the holiday season. From December’s first day, our community goes all out with celebrations that bring everyone together and light up the winter nights.

The message of Hannukah

Guest Columnist

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Have you ever noticed how even a small flame can light up an entire room? This year, Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sundown on Dec. 25 and continues for eight days, concluding at sundown Thursday, Jan. 2.

The Pilot sports a tailored demeanor. Photo courtesy B. Douglas, Autoeditor

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Pilot, Honda’s Multitasking SUV

Brian Douglas

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Honda’s Pilot, the automaker’s largest SUV offering, is large enough to haul eight people according to the spec sheet. While I do know seven people that I could invite to join me in a test drive, three would have to be children or small-statured adults to fit into the third row.

Welcome to the Augean stables

Cara Curtin

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Remember she sheds? I fell in love with the concept immediately. A she shed would provide me with a wonderful place to write. It would be just far enough removed from the demands and distractions of the house, but not so far as to require dressing for the day.

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Florida's latest laws: Protection or overreach?

Tracy Dishman

Thursday, December 12, 2024

My respect for Florida's legislative process runs deep, though sometimes it troubles my soul. As I review the 9 new laws taking effect in 2025, outlined in today's News-Leader, I see both wisdom and worry. Each statute carries weight that will touch our community in both subtle and profound ways.

The Awkward Clauses Band (known as The Awkward Pauses Band during non-holiday seasons) performs holiday favorites at the Saturday farmers market, where visitors can also meet Santa Claus at his festive central station and sample Fire Cider, this week's featured Bicentennial product offering a spicy blend of traditional ingredients. Submitted photo

Santa, live music and cider featured at Saturday's Fernandina Beach markets

Judie Mackie

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Santa Claus is coming to town! That's right, you are invited to an amazing farmers' and arts market Saturday, featuring FREE pictures with Santa Claus from 10:00 - noon!

The inspiration behind Dickens on Centre

Julie Cannavino

Thursday, December 12, 2024

This weekend downtown Fernandina Beach will be turned into a Victorian wonderland with the arrival of Dickens on Centre, which started with the illuminated procession Thursday and runs through Sunday.

Never leave Christ out of Christmas

Maybelle Kirkland

Thursday, December 12, 2024

When we feel like we’ve got the weight of the world on our shoulders, it’s always good to share that weight with someone else. There are times in our lives when we feel so all alone, when we feel we can’t’ go on.

Mary reminds us that God lifts the humble and humbles the proud

Richard Doster

Thursday, December 12, 2024

In Luke 1 we learn that “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.” Gabriel explains to her that she “will conceive and give birth to a son, and [is] to call him Jesus.