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One of two salutatorians at Fernandina Beach High School Max Pattillo addressed the crowd following his fellow salutatorian Amelia Cutshaw. Penny Glackin/Holly Dorman/News-Leader

One of two salutatorians at Fernandina Beach High School Max Pattillo addressed the crowd following his fellow salutatorian Amelia Cutshaw. Penny Glackin/Holly Dorman/News-Leader

‘A momentous occasion’: YHS and FBHS celebrate graduation

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Classes of 2023 at Yulee and Fernandina Beach high schools finished off their high school careers with last week’s commencement ceremonies.
Yulee High School graduate Sebastian Joinville delivers valedictorian speech at the 2023 commencement ceremony held at the University of north Florida Arena. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Yulee High School graduate Sebastian Joinville delivers valedictorian speech at the 2023 commencement ceremony held at the University of north Florida Arena. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

‘Ecstatic’: Joinville named YHS’s first Black valedictorian

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Yulee High School graduate Sebastian Joinville is making history has the school’s first ever Black valedictorian. Prom king, soccer star and future orthopedic surgeon, Joinville said he is “ecstatic” to be graduating top of his class.
Steve Bradshaw, commander of American Legion Post 54, checks the bell that will be rung after Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution reads the name of each Nassau County resident who gave his life for his country. Submitted photo

Steve Bradshaw, commander of American Legion Post 54, checks the bell that will be rung after Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution reads the name of each Nassau County resident who gave his life for his country. Submitted photo

Memorial Day: A commemoration

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
American Legion Post 54 hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the “Monument to Our Fallen” at the west end of Centre Street in historic downtown Fernandina Beach on Monday, May 29, to honor fallen soldiers and POWs.
City of Fernandina Beach trash collection. File photo

City of Fernandina Beach trash collection. File photo

New garbage service contract approved

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Beginning next year, residents of the city of Fernandina Beach will pay more to have Waste Management pick up garbage less often after the city commission approved, on first reading, a new contract at its May 16 meeting.
Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth held an 8-and-under All Star baseball game over the weekend. Pictured are the players and coaches who participated at the Buccaneer Sports Complex.

Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth held an 8-and-under All Star baseball game over the weekend. Pictured are the players and coaches who participated at the Buccaneer Sports Complex.

8-and-under All Star game

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Nassau County, FL

Nassau County, FL

Citizens sue Nassau County over south end agreement

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Citizens Against Runaway Development (CARD) filed suit against Nassau County in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. The suit seeks to prevent a settlement agreement between Nassau County and Riverstone Properties, LLC, from becoming effective.
FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club. File photo

FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club. File photo

FPU gauges interest in solar farm at Amelia River Golf Club

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Amelia Island is currently reliant on off-island sources for the majority of its electricity. However, citizens say they prefer that to having 36 acres of land clearcut to install a solar farm on city-owned property.
The Omni Resort brought along some friends from the Amelia Island Nature Center to the Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

The Omni Resort brought along some friends from the Amelia Island Nature Center to the Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Wild Amelia celebrates Amelia Island with Nature Festival

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
After a COVID-induced hiatus, the Wild Amelia Nature Festival came back for its 14th year. This past weekend, it kicked off with a sunset river cruise and led into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more.

Summer reading kick off

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Summer reading time is almost here. The theme for this year’s summer reading program is “All Together Now.” This theme is being used by many libraries across Florida and across the country.