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Plan, invest and prosper

Marissa Mahoney
Friday, November 4, 2022
It’s been a long time coming, but the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners finally settled on the nine priority projects it’ll fund with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money, of which the county has $17.2 million at its disposal.
Tina Pezzella proudly stands in front of her new bakery.

Tina Pezzella proudly stands in front of her new bakery.

Sweet beginnings

News Staff
Friday, November 4, 2022
Leah Jones For the News-Leader   Nestled in the back of the shops at Beech Street sits a charming, newly restored historic home. Built in 1903, the structure was recently moved from North 10th Street to its new location at 121 S. Ninth St.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Bishop Kenny ends Lady Pirates’ season

Beth Jones
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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.
Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader

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Hornets wallop Warriors; Pirates fall to Wildcats

Beth Jones
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Hornets pushed their record to 5-4 with Friday’s 35-6 win over host West Nassau. The Yulee High School football team caps the regular season this week at Menendez in St. Augustine. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Yulee jumped out to a 28-0 first-quarter lead Friday and tacked on one more in the third.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman. Photo by Marissa Mahoney/News-Leader.

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County responds to project funding criticism

Marissa Mahoney
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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.
The Camden County High School Marching Band was named Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition. Submitted photo.

The Camden County High School Marching Band was named Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition. Submitted photo.

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Marching Wildcats bring home the gold

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Tribune & Georgian The Camden County High School Marching Band was named the Grand Champions of the Okefenokee Sound of Gold Marching Competition on Oct. 22. The band scored a 97.0 in its historic win and collected a seven-foot-tall trophy.
Jill and Ken Baxter were married under this same gazebo at the Hoyt House in Fernandina Beach, where they stand 25 years later. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

Jill and Ken Baxter were married under this same gazebo at the Hoyt House in Fernandina Beach, where they stand 25 years later. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader.

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25 years and 25 more

Holly Dorman
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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. It all started with a blind date.
Aislinn Bell, Lauren Quinn and Callie Nesbitt celebrate the Lady Pirates’ eighth-place finish. Photos by Stephanie Nichols/special.

Aislinn Bell, Lauren Quinn and Callie Nesbitt celebrate the Lady Pirates’ eighth-place finish. Photos by Stephanie Nichols/special.

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Cross country is a numbers game

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Roy Benson For the News-Leader... In the three short months of August, September and October, five freshman girls at Fernandina Beach High School learned that “XC” spelled cross country.