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Photos from Active After 50 Expo 2022. Submitted photo

Photos from Active After 50 Expo 2022. Submitted photo

Active After 50 Expo this Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Active After 50 Group, the largest producer of expos for consumers 50-plus years of age in Northeast Florida, announces the third annual News-Leader Active After 50 Expo at Fernandina Beach High School Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo promotes a healthy active lifestyle.
1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders. Submitted photo

1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders. Submitted photo

1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Dictionary Project was started in 1992 by Annie Plummer from Savannah, Ga. Since 1995, more than 31 million dictionaries have been given to third-graders across the country. Many national and international philanthropy groups, like Rotary, have adopted and supported this project annually.
Ken Cofield and his 1925 Model T Doctor’s Coupe. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

Ken Cofield and his 1925 Model T Doctor’s Coupe. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

Keeping automotive history alive

Guest Columnist
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Most collectable vintage cars are acquired by enthusiasts who seek out the model they have a longing for. Then the search begins and, depending on how rare the vehicle of their dreams has become, they become the new, proud owner.

Florida abounds with options

Guest Columnist
Thursday, April 27, 2023
There are many reasons people love living on our little island: the vibrant historic downtown area, the ability to go to our sandy beaches and natural green spaces on the greenway and our fabulous locally owned shops and restaurants.
Fernandina Beach High 2016 grad Montana Walker with her mentor, Arlyse McDowell. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach High 2016 grad Montana Walker with her mentor, Arlyse McDowell. Submitted photo

Take Stock in Children breaks record for annual gala

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Take Stock in Children of Nassau County set a fundraising record for the second consecutive year at its annual “Light Up a Life Gala” last month.
The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team beat Ponte Vedra a week ago set a new school record with its 16th win in a row, and No. 17 came Friday. Photos by Penny Glackin/special

The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team beat Ponte Vedra a week ago set a new school record with its 16th win in a row, and No. 17 came Friday. Photos by Penny Glackin/special

Pirates extend winning streak to 17

Beth Jones
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
It’s been a while since the Pirates lost. March 3, to be exact. The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team shattered the previous school record of 15 straight wins last week, beating Ponte Vedra and Keystone Heights to extend its winning streak to 17.
City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach

Compass Group lawsuit against city moving forward

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
A developer is suing the city of Fernandina Beach, accusing the city’s Building Department of charging fees that are “unreasonable,” and that the money it paid for fire marshal fees did not go to the appropriate city account, but into the city’s General Fund.
Sea turtle enthusiast and activist Casey Jones addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners concerning lighting ordinances and the "insufficient" way they are enforced. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

Sea turtle enthusiast and activist Casey Jones addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners concerning lighting ordinances and the "insufficient" way they are enforced. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

Jones petitions county to update turtle ordinances

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
A petition is circling urging Nassau County officials to update beach lighting ordinances, a vital tool in protecting endangered sea turtles. Casey Jones, founder of Florida Sea Turtle Watch (which is separate from the FWC-permitted group Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Inc.
Commissioner Huppman said that the county is “at a crossroads” and needs to save 50 acres on the sound end of Amelia Island from development by purchasing it but voted to accept a legal settlement that would allow development of the property. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Commissioner Huppman said that the county is “at a crossroads” and needs to save 50 acres on the sound end of Amelia Island from development by purchasing it but voted to accept a legal settlement that would allow development of the property. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

BOCC accepts Riverstone settlement offer

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
In a surprise vote, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners accepted a settlement offer from Riverstone Properties by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Allyson McCullough casting the lone vote against the settlement.

A change will do you good

Guest Columnist
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Many moons ago, (back when the year was a numeric trio) Greek philosopher, Socrates uttered an intriguing statement: “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” This assertion strikes me as optimistic and logical.