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Sweet beginnings

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Leah Jones

For the News-Leader

 

Nestled in the back of the shops at Beech Street sits a charming, newly restored historic home.

Bishop Kenny ends Lady Pirates’ season

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The Lady Pirates’ stellar season came to an end Friday night at Bishop Kenny. The Fernandina Beach High School volleyball team (20-6) lost to Bishop Kenny 25-12, 25-14, 25-20 in a Region 1-4A semifinal matchup.

County responds to project funding criticism

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Despite already breaking ground on American Beach’s Septic-to-Sewer, criticisms continued to be hurled at county officials, in particular why no American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were used for the water/sewer infrastructure project.

25 years and 25 more

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In October 1997, 25 years ago, Jill and Ken Baxter were married at the Hoyt House in Fernandina Beach. Now, they’ve come back to celebrate the time they’ve spent together.

Cross country is a numbers game

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In the three short months of August, September and October, five freshman girls at Fernandina Beach High School learned that “XC” spelled cross country.

   

Backroom briefing: Passing grade

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Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani, the ranking Democratic member of the House House Ways & Means Committee, gave a “B” to a tax package that passed this month.

Florida State fires back in ACC fight

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With a hearing scheduled April 9, Florida State University this week fired back at a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference to put on hold — or dismiss — a lawsuit that could lead to FSU leaving