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CCDF’s attempt to cancel drag queen bingo fails. Submitted

CCDF’s attempt to cancel drag queen bingo fails

Thursday, May 18, 2023

An event sponsored by Fernandina Beach Pride, an LBGTQ support organization, will take place at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, regardless of objections of the Citizens Defending Freedom. Drag Queen Bingo is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at the club. The event is a fundraiser for Pride.

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is back, kicking off this weekend with a sunset river cruise and leading into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more. Submitted photo

Nature Fest returns

Holly Dorman

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is back, kicking off this weekend with a sunset river cruise and leading into animal exhibits, activities for the kids, nature walks and more. The Nature Festival is run by Wild Amelia, a program from Keep Nassau Beautiful.

City of Fernandina Beach

City Manager Search Committee looks to the past to work toward the future

Julia Roberts

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The Fernandina Beach City Manager Search Committee heard a surprising suggestion from its chair: to ask the city commission to consider hiring Dale Martin, who was relieved of his position in February. However, committee members said they want to move forward and did not consider the motion.

The Wildlight Elementary School drama club put on a "sweet" showing of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Submitted photo

Around School

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Fresh peaches can be found in the Markets this Saturday.

Fernandina Beach Market Place, Arts Market return to historic downtown

Guest Columnist

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Fernandina Beach Market Place farmers market and the Fernandina Beach Arts Markets will return to historic downtown Saturday. Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., these two markets offer more than 70 booths of seasonal produce, fresh baked breads, wood working, fine and whimsical jewelry and more.

Rugs 101 — The importance of a good foundation. Submitted photo

Rugs 101 — The importance of a good foundation

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

There are five key reasons to own a rug. One is to cover imperfections, two is to add comfort and warmth underfoot, three is to protect flooring and furniture, four is to muffle sounds and five is to tie the room together. The use of rugs dates back to ancient times.

Local artist Lauren Hom partnered with Visit Florida and The Florida Department of Citrus to paint this mural welcoming visitors to Florida. Submitted photo

Drink in the sunshine

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Local artist Lauren Hom partnered with Visit Florida and The Florida Department of Citrus to paint this mural welcoming visitors to Florida.

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

BOCC denies land usage

News Staff

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Nassau Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 against a land use amendment change request Monday night. Board Chairman Klynt Farmer was in favor of the change.

File photo/News-Leader

OHPA asks exec director to bring in additional revenue for legal fees

Julia Roberts

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Ocean Highway and Port Authority Commission Vice Chair Miriam Hill is asking the port executive director to prove that his services are worth his $130,000 salary, as the authority is considering selling some parcels of property in the Fernandina Beach historic district in order to support a...

A crowd supporting the LGBTQ traveled to Fernandina Beach to ask the city commission not to revoke a permit for a Pride festival at Central Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Battling groups descend on city hall for and against Pride festival in Central Park

Julia Roberts

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Members and supporters of the LGBTQ community and members and supporters of County Citizens Defending Freedom, or CCDF, packed the Fernandina Beach City Hall Tuesday night to address the city commission about permits for Pride events in the city.