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Cutline 1: Molly Vogel organizes sourdough breads and treats at her Doris & Eris Artisan Bakery stand at the Markets by Mariah farmers market at Tractor Supply on Saturday.

Cutline 1: Molly Vogel organizes sourdough breads and treats at her Doris & Eris Artisan Bakery stand at the Markets by Mariah farmers market at Tractor Supply on Saturday.

Baker builds community through bread

Amy Mulligan
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bread has been bringing people together for centuries. Whether it’s shared around a dinner table or passed between friends, breaking bread has a way of building community like few other things can.
Fernandina Beach Fire Department Chief Jeremy Holmes, who took over in May 2025, provides a rundown of the agency’s statistics. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach Fire Department Chief Jeremy Holmes, who took over in May 2025, provides a rundown of the agency’s statistics. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

FBFD report highlights incidents covered, ’25 accomplishments

Nick Blank
Friday, March 13, 2026
Fernandina Beach Fire Department Chief Jeremy Holmes provided a breakdown of the agency’s statistics and accomplishments for 2025 to city commissioners last week. The Fernandina Beach Fire Department experienced a leadership change last year, with Holmes taking over in May.
Workers from White’s Clock & Carillon removed the bell from the belfry at First Presbyterian Church on 6th Street in downtown Fernandian Beach. The bell was first hung in 1859. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Workers from White’s Clock & Carillon removed the bell from the belfry at First Presbyterian Church on 6th Street in downtown Fernandian Beach. The bell was first hung in 1859. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Chime in to history: Historic church bell to be restored

Ashley Chandler
Friday, March 13, 2026
Susan Steger stood just outside the front steps of the First Presbyterian Church on 6th Street. Beside her was a crane attached to a construction vehicle, parked on the sidewalk.  She carefully placed her hand on the outside of the church’s historic bell, inspecting it closely.
The Burger King building, located on 8th Street, has been sold for just over $2 million. Submitted photo

The Burger King building, located on 8th Street, has been sold for just over $2 million. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach Burger King sells for $2M

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The closed Burger King on 8th Street in Fernandina Beach changed hands for $2,050,000 on Feb. 26, records show. The buyer is Miami Beach-based 1940 Fernandina Beach LLC.
The Classic Motors Amelia Island Kickoff and the Concours d’Lemons, hosted simultaneously Friday at Main Beach Park. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Classic Motors Amelia Island Kickoff and the Concours d’Lemons, hosted simultaneously Friday at Main Beach Park. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Multitude of car events boost appeal to visitors of concours

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Amelia Concours, formerly the Concours d’Elegance, has been regarded as one of the best car shows in the country over the years.  The prestigious car show features vehicles flown in from around the world. Attendees of this year’s event faced a $180 ticket with discounts for seniors and children.
Commissioner Genece Minshew

Commissioner Genece Minshew

Commissioners push back on parks and rec proposal

Nick Blank
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Fernandina Beach city commissioners balked at a proposal from a firm that would study the city’s parks and recreation facilities, asking the consultants to reduce the proposal’s cost and focus on long-term plans for the facilities.
Tom Hill, right, fields questions about a Bugatti Mistral that he’s the caretaker for. He compared driving the car, of which 99 were made, to riding a bull. Nick Blank/News-Leader

Tom Hill, right, fields questions about a Bugatti Mistral that he’s the caretaker for. He compared driving the car, of which 99 were made, to riding a bull. Nick Blank/News-Leader

Race in place

Nick Blank
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
At the Amelia Concours on Saturday, a century’s worth of cars line the course, from historic opulence to American muscle to cutting-edge luxury, at one of the most prestigious car shows in the country.John Petrue stands next to his 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk.
A crowd gathers outside City Hall on Tuesday evening. Nick Blank/News-Leader

A crowd gathers outside City Hall on Tuesday evening. Nick Blank/News-Leader

City closer to potential Ybor Alvarez solution

Nick Blank
Friday, March 6, 2026
Fernandina Beach commissioners directed staff at a crowded workshop Tuesday night to research a proposal that would keep youth soccer on Amelia Island, though questions about the price tag lingered.
A local signs a recall petition in February at the Fernandina Beach Farmers Market - Mid-week Market. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A local signs a recall petition in February at the Fernandina Beach Farmers Market - Mid-week Market. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Recall advances to next stage

Nick Blank
Friday, March 6, 2026
A pair of recall petitions for two Fernandina Beach city commissioners who voted for paid parking downtown have acquired a suitable number of signatures and have been delivered to Nassau County election officials.