Frederick Douglass became a leader in the abolitionist movement, which sought to end the practice of slavery, before and during the Civil War.
The Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of species of animals, some endangered and threatened, and is a culturally significant site for the Muscogee Creek Nation. Archeologists estimate Native Americans have been in the area for thousands of years. Submitted photo
Dead whale An authorized researcher begins the necropsy of a young North Atlantic right whale that washed up in St. Augustine after a fatal vessel strike in February 2021. Submitted photo
Betty Berkman, along with city officials and her family, cuts the ribbon on a park built with her contribution. The park was named to honor her late husband David, and was dedicated on his birthday. “David was the most wonderful, loving, caring person I’ve ever known,” she said. “He cared about people and especially this community. He would love this playground and the joy it will give to so many children.” Submitted photo
The Fernandina Beach and Yulee high schools’ girls soccer teams played Tuesday in the semifinal round of the district tournament at FBHS. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader
Yulee High School seniors, seated from left, Grace King, Jye Thompson, Josiah Evans and Chris Turner signed national letters of intent Wednesday to play their respective sport in college. They are pictured with their YHS coaches. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader
PHOTOS COURTESY OF FWC FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
