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

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

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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

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

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

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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

File photo/News-Leader

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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

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.
Photo courtesy of Forgotten Georgia The feral horses on Cumberland Island have long been a staple, a sight tourists look forward to seeing. Now, with a lawsuit looming over the National Park Service, they could be removed.

Photo courtesy of Forgotten Georgia The feral horses on Cumberland Island have long been a staple, a sight tourists look forward to seeing. Now, with a lawsuit looming over the National Park Service, they could be removed.

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Cumberland horses sue NPS over 'inhumane' conditions

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The famous horses of Cumberland Island, Ga., are facing removal following a lawsuit filed on their behalf. The horses of Cumberland Island, The Georgia Equine Rescue League, The Georgia Horse Council, Inc., Will Harlan and Carol Ruckdeschel are listed as the plaintiffs on the suit against U.S.
Photos courtesy of First Coast YMCA

Photos courtesy of First Coast YMCA

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Healthy Kids Day draws hundreds of local families

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Hundreds of local kids and their families participated in the First Coast YMCA’s annual Healthy Kids Day event Saturday morning. There were a number of free activities open to the community, including Zumba, yoga, Tae Kwon Do, family pickleball and cooking classes.
58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

In pictures: 58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival a success

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival returned Friday through Sunday to downtown Fernandina Beach. Pirates were in abundance, and the shrimp were plentiful. Along with the Miss Shrimp Festival pageant, artists and Thursday’s popular parade, thousands gathered for the annual festival.
JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service. File photo

JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service. File photo

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JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service

News Staff
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service  The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) recently announce the reopening of the St. Johns River Ferry. JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.
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NCSB, BOCC swap land

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Nassau County School Board and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have agreed to swap parcels of land owned by the respective boards. Since 2021, both boards have been in talks about the land swap.