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
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Fresh peaches can be found in the Markets this Saturday.
Fernandina Beach Market Place, Arts Market return to historic downtown
Guest Columnist
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.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rugs 101 — The importance of a good foundation. Submitted photo
Rugs 101 — The importance of a good foundation
News Staff
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.
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. Submitted photo
Drink in the sunshine
News Staff
Local artist Lauren Hom partnered with Visit Florida and The Florida Department of Citrus to paint this mural welcoming visitors to Florida.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
BOCC denies land usage
News Staff
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.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
File photo/News-Leader
OHPA asks exec director to bring in additional revenue for legal fees
Julia Roberts
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...
Thursday, May 11, 2023
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
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.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
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.
Cumberland horses sue NPS over 'inhumane' conditions
Holly Dorman
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.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Photos courtesy of First Coast YMCA
Healthy Kids Day draws hundreds of local families
News Staff
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.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
In pictures: 58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival a success
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023