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This unassuming structure, the community says, is an important piece of Fernandina Beach history. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

This unassuming structure, the community says, is an important piece of Fernandina Beach history. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

PAB denies replat request, recommends sending it to BOA

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Whether a new townhome development will be built on the edges of the historic district of the city of Fernandina Beach still remains undecided, as the city’s Planning Advisory Board denied the developer’s request for a replat of the property, referring it to the city’s Board of Adjustment.
OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

OHPA discusses cruise port calls scheduled for spring

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The Ocean Highway and Port Authority said it will have two calls by cruise ships in the spring, one carrying 200 passengers and one with roughly 500 passengers, but OHPA commissioners have reservations about receiving larger ships.
Bowling with the pros. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Bowling with the pros. Photos by Beth Jones/News-Leader

In pictures: Bowling with the pros

Beth Jones
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Yulee Bowling Center hosted a Professional Bowlers Association tournament over the weekend, but before they took to the lanes, they polished their forms Friday night playing with the amateurs, with pro-am tournaments for local children, pictured, and adults.
Nassau County Public Library hosted another Cat Café in conjunction with Nassau County Animal Services last weekend to coincide with Dickens on Centre.

Nassau County Public Library hosted another Cat Café in conjunction with Nassau County Animal Services last weekend to coincide with Dickens on Centre.

The season of giving

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Nassau County Public Library hosted another Cat Café in conjunction with Nassau County Animal Services last weekend to coincide with the always popular Dickens on Centre.
Adorable box of Grinch cookies from the Callahan Cookie Company.

Adorable box of Grinch cookies from the Callahan Cookie Company.

Three markets open for last-minute shopping

News Staff
Thursday, December 15, 2022
There are five Saturdays in December, so the Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market and the Fernandina Beach Arts Market will be open on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but Dec. 17 will be the final Wildlight Market Place for 2022.
Fernandina Beach Police Department's annual event Shop with Cops, 2022.

Fernandina Beach Police Department's annual event Shop with Cops, 2022.

In pictures: Shop with Cops: sweet faces of joy

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Fernandina Beach Police Department celebrated the annual Shop with Cops event on Wednesday at the island Walmart, 1385 Amelia Plaza. One hundred fifty elementary school children were gifted $125 each to spend.