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Arts and Culture Nassau partnered with the foundation Hearts for Minds to facilitate the creation of this mural in Hilliard. Photo courtesy Nassau Council of Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture Nassau partnered with the foundation Hearts for Minds to facilitate the creation of this mural in Hilliard. Photo courtesy Nassau Council of Arts and Culture

Nassau Council of Arts and Culture: A fresh advocate for the county arts scene

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Arts and Culture Nassau has been sunsetted by both the Nassau County and Fernandina Beach commissions. However, instead of limiting the work that can be done to promote arts and culture in the county, the organization’s reinvention of the Nassau Council of Arts and Culture Inc.
Not all things on a farm have a practical purpose. The emus are just for fun. Photo by Pam Bushnell/News-Leader

Not all things on a farm have a practical purpose. The emus are just for fun. Photo by Pam Bushnell/News-Leader

Creative agri-tourism offers unique entertainment

Pamela Bushnell
Friday, April 19, 2024
Agri-tourism has been suggested as one way to draw more area visitors and income to mainland Nassau County while preserving quality of life for residents.
Fernandina Beach Christian Academy third grade students work through the process of opinion writing. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach Christian Academy third grade students work through the process of opinion writing. Submitted photo

Third graders speak out: Sharing our thoughts and ideas

Tracy Dishman
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Third grade students at Fernandina Beach Christian Academy have been working through the process of opinion writing.   Under the guidance of teachers Jan Roberts, Kaitlin Steen, and Kaysley Thorton, three classrooms collaborated on this exciting opinion project.
Simple structures with front verandas, Florida Cracker houses became part of the vernacular architecture of Florida. Shown is a pioneer home preserved at the Forest Capital Museum State Park in Perry. Submitted

Simple structures with front verandas, Florida Cracker houses became part of the vernacular architecture of Florida. Shown is a pioneer home preserved at the Forest Capital Museum State Park in Perry. Submitted

Treasures of Nassau: Frontier Florida

Pamela Bushnell
Friday, April 12, 2024
The News-Leader is running a series throughout the year on the history of Fernandina and Nassau County in celebration of the 200th anniversary of both.
NCSO ‘Operation Spring Cleaning.' Submitted photo

NCSO ‘Operation Spring Cleaning.' Submitted photo

NCSO ‘Operation Spring Cleaning’

News Staff
Friday, April 12, 2024
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on recent “Operation Spring Cleaning,” which took place between the months of February and March 2024.
Reese Kubatzke hits the ball while teammate Zatie Venditti looks on Tuesday, when the Fernandina Beach High School’s inaugural beach volleyball team hosted Episcopal at Main Beach. The FBHS Lady Pirates host Middleburg Monday. The match starts at 4 p.m. Photo by Penny Glackin/For the News-Leader

Reese Kubatzke hits the ball while teammate Zatie Venditti looks on Tuesday, when the Fernandina Beach High School’s inaugural beach volleyball team hosted Episcopal at Main Beach. The FBHS Lady Pirates host Middleburg Monday. The match starts at 4 p.m. Photo by Penny Glackin/For the News-Leader

Sandsational showdown

News Staff
Friday, April 12, 2024
Fernandina Beach High School’s inaugural beach volleyball team hosted the Episcopal Lady Eagles Tuesday afternoon at Main Beach. The FBHS Lady Pirates lost to Episcopal 5-0. “All our matches were close,” coach Brian Evatt said. The Lady Pirates host Middleburg Monday at 4 p.m. 
Vice Chairman A.M. “Hupp” Huppman shakes hands with and presents a proclamation to Nassau County Animal Care and Control staff member T. Maguire. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed next week, April 14-20, as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week in the county. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Vice Chairman A.M. “Hupp” Huppman shakes hands with and presents a proclamation to Nassau County Animal Care and Control staff member T. Maguire. The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed next week, April 14-20, as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week in the county. Photo by Ashley Chandler

Next week is Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week in Nassau County

Ashley Chandler
Friday, April 12, 2024
A scared dog scurries across a busy intersection, not sure where to go or how to get away from the loud, fast-moving vehicles. Drivers may call 911, but the officers that usually come out to rescue the animals belong to a different government entity.

Nassau County clerk announces retirement

News Staff
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
After decades of public service, Clerk John A. Crawford has announced his retirement, effective at the end of this current term. Crawford has served as the Nassau County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for four consecutive terms, beginning January 2005.
The Townies Pizza garden is more than a plot of land and plants. “It’s a symbol of beauty and community spirit right in the heart of town,” owners Matt and Angie Klabacka said. “We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase its beauty and offer the community a peaceful retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.” Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Townies Pizza garden is more than a plot of land and plants. “It’s a symbol of beauty and community spirit right in the heart of town,” owners Matt and Angie Klabacka said. “We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase its beauty and offer the community a peaceful retreat amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life.” Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The garden at Townies Pizza:
Produce and peace of mind

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
A plot of land that was purchased as a hedge against rising rent costs has become a spot that feeds both the body and spirit in Fernandina Beach — the garden at Townies Pizza. Matt and Angie Klabacka grew up in north Jacksonville, frequently visiting Amelia Island.