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The Pirate swimmers competing at region includes, from left, Cole Misciagna, Jacob Kovalcik, Annie McKenzie, Brooklyn Martinez, Neriah Giedrys, Ivy Bradley, Cora Foxwell-Jones, Alex Rousselow, Logan Cook, Nate Janzow, Ryan Roettger, Elizabeth Hernandez, Alex Vobril, Zoe Fina, Alex Shurter, Emelia Tuso and Hampton Walker. Not pictured: Cora Tilton. Submitted photo.

The Pirate swimmers competing at region includes, from left, Cole Misciagna, Jacob Kovalcik, Annie McKenzie, Brooklyn Martinez, Neriah Giedrys, Ivy Bradley, Cora Foxwell-Jones, Alex Rousselow, Logan Cook, Nate Janzow, Ryan Roettger, Elizabeth Hernandez, Alex Vobril, Zoe Fina, Alex Shurter, Emelia Tuso and Hampton Walker. Not pictured: Cora Tilton. Submitted photo.

Pirate swimmers make splash at region, head to state

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Pirates hadn’t had a state qualifier in swimming in six years, until last season. Two qualified. This season, a host of Fernandina Beach High School swimmers will head to state. The 2A meet was slated for Saturday, but because of the storm, will be held Nov. 19 in Stuart.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Hornets heading to Baker

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Hornets (6-4) punched their ticket to the playoffs with last week’s 35-7 win over host Pedro Menendez of St. Augustine. “This week, we had a do-or-die situation,” said Kyle Dougherty, head football coach at Yulee High School. “As a team, we responded.
Castellani, Johns and Gillette on senior night at the FBHS final football game last week.

Castellani, Johns and Gillette on senior night at the FBHS final football game last week.

AVCA honors for trio of Lady Pirates

Beth Jones
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The American Volleyball Coaches Association recently recognized three Fernandina Beach High School senior volleyball players for their performances this season. Ella Johns, a 5-foot-11 outside hitter for the FBHS Lady Pirates, was named an AVCA High School All-Region player.
Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your service.

Veterans Day celebrations around Nassau County

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Leah Jones For the News-Leader On Friday, Nov. 11, we take a day to honor all those who have served in our country’s military. With King’s Bay Naval Base to our north and Naval Air Station Jacksonville to the south, there are many military members and veterans in our community.
The Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors set up a booth in support of the North Atlantic right whales. Submitted photos.

The Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors set up a booth in support of the North Atlantic right whales. Submitted photos.

WHALE TALES

Holly Dorman
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Visitors had a whale of a time at the 2022 annual Right Whale Festival with vendors, live music, beach yoga and a host of other activities based on the theme “Preparing the Ocean Nursery.” The Right Whale Festival takes place the first weekend of every November.