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A team works to disentangle a North Atlantic right whale. Entanglements with commercial fishing gear is one of the leading causes of death for right whales. File photo

A team works to disentangle a North Atlantic right whale. Entanglements with commercial fishing gear is one of the leading causes of death for right whales. File photo

Congress hears testimony opposing right whale speed rule

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
After months of pushback to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s proposed vessel speed restrictions, a group of charter companies, fishermen and other professionals formally testified before Congress on the potential impacts to their businesses.
Fernandina Beach welcomes new gateway sign. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach welcomes new gateway sign. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach welcomes new gateway sign

Julia Roberts
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
A new look to the gateway to Fernandina Beach is in progress at the intersection of 8th and Lime streets. The city had the structure re-stuccoed, FastSigns owner Eric Webb said and his company added dimensional lettering and the city seal.
Nassau County Property Appraiser

Nassau County Property Appraiser

Property values break record

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The value of property in Nassau County has reached a record high of almost $26 billion, according to Property Appraiser Mike Hickox.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

NOAA announces two-day red snapper season

Holly Dorman
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a two-day recreational season for Atlantic red snapper after months of pushback from recreational fishermen. The recreational season will be July 14 and 15 of this year.
Over 36,000 reusable cups like this one have served delicious drinks since Keep Nassau Beautiful launched the #ReFillNassauFL campaign in December. Submitted photo

Over 36,000 reusable cups like this one have served delicious drinks since Keep Nassau Beautiful launched the #ReFillNassauFL campaign in December. Submitted photo

A cup for the cause: Keep Nassau Beautiful distributes over 36,000 reusable cups

Holly Dorman
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Through the use of reusable aluminum cups, Keep Nassau Beautiful has kept over 36,000 plastic, single-use cups from littering Amelia Island’s streets, beaches and waters. The nonprofit first launched the initiative last fall, calling it the #ReFillNassauFL campaign.
What to look for when you are investing in your outdoor space. Submitted photo

What to look for when you are investing in your outdoor space. Submitted photo

What to look for when you are investing in your outdoor space.

Guest Columnist
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Summertime is here and outdoor living is an essential part of the Florida lifestyle. But before you make your outdoor space an oasis, you should consider your outdoor furniture purchase carefully to make sure the investment will last through many seasons.
NDP Serving Pastors, first row, from left, Adam Page, Neil Helton, Mike Kwiatkowski, Mark Souter, John Kasper, Sr. and Zach Terry. Second row, from left, Dan Beckwith, Dwayne Campbell, Bryan Jarvis, Brad Cunningham and Ken Jones. Third row, from left, Paul Bullock, Wardell Avant, Jeremiah Robinson, Rob Goyette and Don Edwards. Submitted photo

NDP Serving Pastors, first row, from left, Adam Page, Neil Helton, Mike Kwiatkowski, Mark Souter, John Kasper, Sr. and Zach Terry. Second row, from left, Dan Beckwith, Dwayne Campbell, Bryan Jarvis, Brad Cunningham and Ken Jones. Third row, from left, Paul Bullock, Wardell Avant, Jeremiah Robinson, Rob Goyette and Don Edwards. Submitted photo

National Day of Prayer 2023

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
On Thursday evening, May 11, we all witnessed a move of God’s Spirit through His people at the local National Day of Prayer service held at First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach.
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.