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The maximum depth of the Fernandina Harbor is 36 feet.

The maximum depth of the Fernandina Harbor is 36 feet.

Better off dredged

Nick Blank
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Approximately 179,000 cubic yards worth of river material, approximately 10 Walgreens stores, will be dredged from Fernandina Harbor’s floor to improve vessel maneuverability and safety, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official said. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $2.
Jon Bell Sells at the Summer House Realty office on Sept. 3 Marisa DeMar/News-Leader 

Jon Bell Sells at the Summer House Realty office on Sept. 3 Marisa DeMar/News-Leader 

‘Date the rate, marry the house’

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
  If you've ever wanted to buy or sell a home in Fernandina Beach but learning the market feels daunting, local real estate agent “Jon Bell Sells” shared the ins and outs of the process to relieve any potential stress.
Marché Côtier on opening day, Sept. 3. By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader 

Marché Côtier on opening day, Sept. 3. By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader 

Marché Côtier opens its doors 

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Rather than booking a trip overseas, you can now enjoy the chic comforts of a European-style cafe right in the heart of Fernandina Beach.  Marché Côtier is a cafe and market located at 5 S. 2nd St., which officially opened its doors on Sept. 3.
Greg Sheehan and son Christian In front of a sandcastle. Submitted Photos by Greg Sheehan 

Greg Sheehan and son Christian In front of a sandcastle. Submitted Photos by Greg Sheehan 

King of his sandcastles

Marisa DeMar
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Greg Sheehan and his family have been going on vacation to Amelia Island for multiple decades. While the clan has continuously expanded throughout the years, their tradition of creating a large sandcastle together remains the same.
Jack Bishop and Zac Iseminger in front of aircraft at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport on Aug. 28.

Jack Bishop and Zac Iseminger in front of aircraft at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport on Aug. 28.

See Main Street from 5,000 feet

Marisa DeMar
Thursday, September 4, 2025
The Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport is home to a female-owned flight school known as A-Cent Aviation. While flying a plane can seem like a far-fetched reality for the average person, Jack Bishop, director of A-Cent Aviation in Fernandina Beach, said otherwise.

Paid parking explored again  

Marisa DeMar
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Sarah Campbell, the city manager of Fernandina Beach, addressed several questions regarding the potential success of the citizens’ petition to overturn the commission’s approval of paid parking downtown.  During the city commission meeting on Sept.
FSCJ Dean of IT Programs Shakia Riggins gives a breakdown of AI and its impacts on businesses Aug. 27 at FSCJ Nassau Center.

FSCJ Dean of IT Programs Shakia Riggins gives a breakdown of AI and its impacts on businesses Aug. 27 at FSCJ Nassau Center.

Chamber, FSCJ push AI for Nassau’s business community

Nick Blank
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Artificial Intelligence has been around for a considerable time, so business owners and the workforce have to catch up.
Smokestack, a Jacksonville-based band, performed at the venue Aug. 29. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Smokestack, a Jacksonville-based band, performed at the venue Aug. 29. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Tigre tracks

Nick Blank
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Live music has a new home in downtown Fernandina Beach’s Tigre Island Room, restored to accommodate performances as much as the paying public. The Tigre Island Room, 10 N. 2nd St., stands on the remnants of the much-loved Dog Star Tavern and its neighboring building.