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Fresh peaches can be found in the Markets this Saturday.

Fresh peaches can be found in the Markets this Saturday.

Fernandina Beach Market Place, Arts Market return to historic downtown

Guest Columnist
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market and the Fernandina Beach Arts Markets will return to historic downtown Saturday. Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., these two markets offer more than 70 booths of seasonal produce, fresh baked breads, wood working, fine and whimsical jewelry and more.
Rugs 101 — The importance of a good foundation. Submitted photo

Rugs 101 — The importance of a good foundation. Submitted photo

Rugs 101 — The importance of a good foundation

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
There are five key reasons to own a rug.  One is to cover imperfections, two is to add comfort and warmth underfoot, three is to protect flooring and furniture, four is to muffle sounds and five is to tie the room together. The use of rugs dates back to ancient times.
Local artist Lauren Hom partnered with Visit Florida and The Florida Department of Citrus to paint this mural welcoming visitors to Florida. Submitted photo

Local artist Lauren Hom partnered with Visit Florida and The Florida Department of Citrus to paint this mural welcoming visitors to Florida. Submitted photo

Drink in the sunshine

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Local artist Lauren Hom partnered with Visit Florida and The Florida Department of Citrus to paint this mural welcoming visitors to Florida.
File photo/News-Leader

File photo/News-Leader

OHPA asks exec director to bring in additional revenue for legal fees

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commission Vice Chair Miriam Hill is asking the port executive director to prove that his services are worth his $130,000 salary, as the authority is considering selling some parcels of property in the Fernandina Beach historic district in order to support a...
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Georgia passes act to protect right to fish

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Georgia lawmakers have signed into law a bill protecting anglers’ right to fish in navigable waters, such as the St. Marys River bordering Nassau County. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 115 into law late last Monday.
Fernandina Beach Middle School cafeteria manager Melissa Adkins accepts the 2023 School Lunch Hero award at a surprise ceremony held Monday afternoon. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach Middle School cafeteria manager Melissa Adkins accepts the 2023 School Lunch Hero award at a surprise ceremony held Monday afternoon. Submitted photo

Serving up a hero: FBMS’s Adkins honored with award

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Fernandina Beach Middle School came together to celebrate its cafeteria manager Missy Adkins, who was named a 2023 School Lunch Hero by the Florida Department of Agriculture. Out of almost 500 applicants, Adkins was one of five winners chosen.
City of Fernandina Beach, Florida

City of Fernandina Beach, Florida

City reconsiders insurance proposal

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
City of Fernandina Beach staff will take another look at responses to a request for proposals to be the city’s insurance broker after a company brought new information to the city commission about its competitor. The city issued the RFP for property and casualty insurance broker services.
A crowd supporting the LGBTQ traveled to Fernandina Beach to ask the city commission not to revoke a permit for a Pride festival at Central Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

A crowd supporting the LGBTQ traveled to Fernandina Beach to ask the city commission not to revoke a permit for a Pride festival at Central Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Battling groups descend on city hall for and against Pride festival in Central Park

Julia Roberts
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Members and supporters of the LGBTQ community and members and supporters of County Citizens Defending Freedom, or CCDF, packed the Fernandina Beach City Hall Tuesday night to address the city commission about permits for Pride events in the city.
Photo courtesy of Forgotten Georgia The feral horses on Cumberland Island have long been a staple, a sight tourists look forward to seeing. Now, with a lawsuit looming over the National Park Service, they could be removed.

Photo courtesy of Forgotten Georgia The feral horses on Cumberland Island have long been a staple, a sight tourists look forward to seeing. Now, with a lawsuit looming over the National Park Service, they could be removed.

Cumberland horses sue NPS over 'inhumane' conditions

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The famous horses of Cumberland Island, Ga., are facing removal following a lawsuit filed on their behalf. The horses of Cumberland Island, The Georgia Equine Rescue League, The Georgia Horse Council, Inc., Will Harlan and Carol Ruckdeschel are listed as the plaintiffs on the suit against U.S.
Fernandina Beach defeated Wolfson 7-2 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament to advance to the championship. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Fernandina Beach defeated Wolfson 7-2 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament to advance to the championship. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Pirates make it 19, play for district title

Beth Jones
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Pirates made it 19 wins in a row Tuesday night when they beat visiting Wolfson 7-2 in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament. The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team (21-3) advanced to the championship game Thursday, where they faced top-seed Providence.