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Vendors at the Fernandina Beach Market Place include, Bearded Art and Leather featuring handcrafted leather goods, Holly's Bundt Cakes offering freshly baked treats in various flavors, and Chef Bill Thompson showcasing his unique culinary creations alongside his recipe book. Submitted

Vendors at the Fernandina Beach Market Place include, Bearded Art and Leather featuring handcrafted leather goods, Holly's Bundt Cakes offering freshly baked treats in various flavors, and Chef Bill Thompson showcasing his unique culinary creations alongside his recipe book. Submitted

Saturday market brings farmers, artisans and community together

Judie Mackie
Thursday, March 20, 2025
It is big market Saturday in Fernandina Beach! From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, North Seventh Street, between Alachua and Centre Streets, will be home to nearly 50 booths of seasonal produce and farm grown specialties.
The Rayonier Advanced Materials cellulose specialties plant in Fernandina Beach. The company wants to add a bioethanol facility to the plant. Submitted

The Rayonier Advanced Materials cellulose specialties plant in Fernandina Beach. The company wants to add a bioethanol facility to the plant. Submitted

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ETHANOL BILL ADVANCES: Amendment would redefine ethanol procedure, negate city position

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, March 20, 2025
State Sen. Clay Yarborough offered no comment Monday as the Florida Senate Community Affairs Committee approved legislation that could override Fernandina Beach's rejection of a controversial bioethanol plant.
Nassau County’s 4-H program graduated 17 YETies Thursday to bring the total number of YETies in Nassau over 100. Submitted photos

Nassau County’s 4-H program graduated 17 YETies Thursday to bring the total number of YETies in Nassau over 100. Submitted photos

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Nassau County home to more than 100 YETies

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
There’s more than 100 YETies in Nassau County. Kelsey Irvine, UF/IFAS 4-H youth development agent said there are more than 100 YETies in the local community as of the YET Program’s most-recent graduation.
The Nassau County School Board heard from Carrie Jones, parent of a Yulee High School baseball player, who detailed concerns about deteriorating conditions at the school’s baseball facilities. Submitted photo

The Nassau County School Board heard from Carrie Jones, parent of a Yulee High School baseball player, who detailed concerns about deteriorating conditions at the school’s baseball facilities. Submitted photo

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Nassau County School Board tackles infrastructure needs, streamlines operation

Tracy Dishman
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Infrastructure priorities headlined Thursday’s Nassau County School Board meeting as members addressed concerns about deteriorating athletic facilities, approved a major growth study, streamlined their meeting schedule and upgraded a key staff position during a session focused on both immediate...
Runners in the Law Enforcement Torch Run finish the final leg of the 1.26-mile run on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Runners in the Law Enforcement Torch Run finish the final leg of the 1.26-mile run on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Law Enforcement Torch Run raises thousands for Special Olympics

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
On Thursday, The Fernandina Beach Police Department passed the torch to The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.  Both law enforcement agencies participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds and awareness for the Special Olympics.
From left, Christina Thomas and Austin Nicklas of the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association, at the March 10 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The board signed a Letter of Support for a state appropriations request that will be used to expand the apprenticeship program. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

From left, Christina Thomas and Austin Nicklas of the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association, at the March 10 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The board signed a Letter of Support for a state appropriations request that will be used to expand the apprenticeship program. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County shows support to NFBA apprenticeship program

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Nassau County showed support to the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association's (NFBA) Apprenticeship program last week.
Holly Coyle, on Monday in the Commission Chambers, presents to the Board of County Commissioners a grant application for a $6.25 million grant that would fund a 4-lane roadway to connect 700 acres of industrial and commercial land. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Holly Coyle, on Monday in the Commission Chambers, presents to the Board of County Commissioners a grant application for a $6.25 million grant that would fund a 4-lane roadway to connect 700 acres of industrial and commercial land. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Grant requested for 4-lane roadway

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, March 13, 2025
On Monday, the Board of County Commissioners approved a grant application for the purpose of constructing a four-lane roadway in Nassau County.
Brian Douglas's broadcasting experience includes roles as a weekly guest at KGO, daily automotive commentator at KSFO/KYA, and host of his own talk show on KNBR. Submitted

Brian Douglas's broadcasting experience includes roles as a weekly guest at KGO, daily automotive commentator at KSFO/KYA, and host of his own talk show on KNBR. Submitted

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The automotive authority: A profile of Brian Douglas

Tracy Dishman
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Brian Douglas, the automotive columnist for the News-Leader, brings decades of industry experience and media expertise to his opinion pieces.
A 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B, left, won Best of Show “Elegance” while Chris MacAllister’s Jim Clark-driven Lotus 49 F1 race car, right, captured Best in Show “Sport” at the Amelia Concours. Photo courtesy Deremer Studios

A 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B, left, won Best of Show “Elegance” while Chris MacAllister’s Jim Clark-driven Lotus 49 F1 race car, right, captured Best in Show “Sport” at the Amelia Concours. Photo courtesy Deremer Studios

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Concours d’Elegance 2025: The Amelia escapes the weather for a splendid Concours

Brian Douglas
Thursday, March 13, 2025
When car enthusiasts register for a major show like Saturday’s Amelia Concours, the organizers are not liable for weather events. Obviously, no one wants the tragedy of a rain storm, so the Hagerty organization whirled into motion and moved the entire Concours to Saturday.
A dirt lot is shown March 11 where Nassau County’s Hwy 55 was supposed to be, located on the edge of the Home Depot Parking lot. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A dirt lot is shown March 11 where Nassau County’s Hwy 55 was supposed to be, located on the edge of the Home Depot Parking lot. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Empty Hwy 55 is no more

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
A building in the parking lot of Home Depot had become an eye sore.  It wasn’t only an eye sore, it was an unsafe structure. Last week, the building was demolished leaving a plot of dirt in its place.