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5-year-old succumbs in drowning incident

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A 5-year-old died Saturday during a drowning incident near Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach. According to a Fernandina Beach Ocean Rescue news release, lifeguards at Tower 8 were flagged down by beachgoers reporting a child in distress in the ocean, just north of Seaside Park.
Fernandina Beach City Manager Sarah Campbell

Fernandina Beach City Manager Sarah Campbell

City manager aces six month evaluation

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Fernandina Beach City Commission had nothing but praises in its evaluation of the performance of City Manager Sarah Campbell. Campbell came on board last September, after a series of people served in the position after the city commission canceled the contract of Dale Martin.

City considers lower impact fees

Julia Roberts
Sunday, June 8, 2025
The Fernandina Beach City Commission is moving forward with adjusting the rate at which builders and developers pay impact fees. Impact fees are collected by cities to pay for services that will be required as a result of new development.
Locals fill sandbags in October at the Yulee Ballpark in preparation for Hurricane Milton. File photo

Locals fill sandbags in October at the Yulee Ballpark in preparation for Hurricane Milton. File photo

Be prepared for hurricane season

News Staff
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Hurricane season is upon us, and preparation can reduce the time and effort needed to recover from damage from storms and flooding. In an effort to help prepare and recover from storms, Nassau County government and Florida Power and Light have advice for residents.
The table was set for hundreds Jan. 1 on Centre Street to celebrate Fernandina Beach’s 200th birthday. Dining Down Centre was jam-packed with guests who sat down together at the longest table ever on Centre Street. The event featured 90 tables decorated and lined down Centre between Front Street and 4th Street. The vent featured live music and Several guest speakers were there to share the history of Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The table was set for hundreds Jan. 1 on Centre Street to celebrate Fernandina Beach’s 200th birthday. Dining Down Centre was jam-packed with guests who sat down together at the longest table ever on Centre Street. The event featured 90 tables decorated and lined down Centre between Front Street and 4th Street. The vent featured live music and Several guest speakers were there to share the history of Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Bicentennial bling: Fernandina Beach Main Street wins Secretary of State Award

Julia Roberts
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Dining down Centre, an event held to commemorate the bicentennial of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County, has won a “Telling Your Story” award from the Secretary of State’s office.
Beach renourishment at Main Beach on May 22. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Beach renourishment at Main Beach on May 22. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Beach renourishment continues

News Staff
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Work on the Nassau County Shore Protection Project continues on Amelia Island. Jeremiah Glisson, deputy city manager for Fernandina Beach said Thursday the contractor, U.S.
The Publix located at 1421 Sadler Road is closed for improvements. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

The Publix located at 1421 Sadler Road is closed for improvements. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Publix construction underway

News Staff
Saturday, June 7, 2025
The Publix located at 1421 Sadler Road is closed for improvements. The grocery chain closed the location on April 26 after 36 years of continuous operation.
From left, Color Guard, Rear Admiral Gene Kendall and Ed Cook at the Memorial Day ceremony the Fernandina Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4351 hosted on Front and Center on May 26. Photos courtesy of VFW 4351

From left, Color Guard, Rear Admiral Gene Kendall and Ed Cook at the Memorial Day ceremony the Fernandina Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4351 hosted on Front and Center on May 26. Photos courtesy of VFW 4351

Local veterans honored on Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Fernandina Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4351 hosted a Memorial Day ceremony on Front and Center on May 26, 2025, to pay tribute to the nation's fallen heroes.
Left, Gavin Andrew Green gives the Valedictorian Address at Yulee's graduation ceremony Friday at UNF Arena. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader; Right, Ivy Bradley gives the Valedictorian Address at Fernandina Beach's graduation ceremony Saturday at UNF Arena. Photo by Penny Glackin/Special to the News-Leader

Left, Gavin Andrew Green gives the Valedictorian Address at Yulee's graduation ceremony Friday at UNF Arena. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader; Right, Ivy Bradley gives the Valedictorian Address at Fernandina Beach's graduation ceremony Saturday at UNF Arena. Photo by Penny Glackin/Special to the News-Leader

Congratulations Class of 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Local graduates traveled to Jacksonville over the weekend to celebrate the end of an era. Yulee High School held its graduation ceremony Friday and Fernandina Beach High School held its Saturday at the University of North Florida Arena in Jacksonville.