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Fresh peaches can be found in the Markets this Saturday.

Fresh peaches can be found in the Markets this Saturday.

Fernandina Beach Market Place, Arts Market return to historic downtown

Guest Columnist
Thursday, May 11, 2023
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.
Local artist Lauren Hom partnered with Visit Florida and The Florida Department of Citrus to paint this mural welcoming visitors to Florida. Submitted photo

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
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.
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

BOCC denies land usage

News Staff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
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.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

Georgia passes act to protect right to fish

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Georgia lawmakers have signed into law a bill protecting anglers’ right to fish in navigable waters, such as the St. Marys River bordering Nassau County. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 115 into law late last Monday.
Fernandina Beach Middle School cafeteria manager Melissa Adkins accepts the 2023 School Lunch Hero award at a surprise ceremony held Monday afternoon. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach Middle School cafeteria manager Melissa Adkins accepts the 2023 School Lunch Hero award at a surprise ceremony held Monday afternoon. Submitted photo

Serving up a hero: FBMS’s Adkins honored with award

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Fernandina Beach Middle School came together to celebrate its cafeteria manager Missy Adkins, who was named a 2023 School Lunch Hero by the Florida Department of Agriculture. Out of almost 500 applicants, Adkins was one of five winners chosen.
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.

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
Thursday, May 4, 2023
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.
Fernandina Beach defeated Wolfson 7-2 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament to advance to the championship. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Fernandina Beach defeated Wolfson 7-2 Tuesday in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament to advance to the championship. Photos by Penny Glackin/Special

Pirates make it 19, play for district title

Beth Jones
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Pirates made it 19 wins in a row Tuesday night when they beat visiting Wolfson 7-2 in the semifinal round of the District 3-3A tournament. The Fernandina Beach High School baseball team (21-3) advanced to the championship game Thursday, where they faced top-seed Providence.
58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

In pictures: 58th Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival a success

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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.
JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service. File photo

JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service. File photo

JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service

News Staff
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
JTA’s St. Johns River Ferry returns to service  The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) recently announce the reopening of the St. Johns River Ferry. JTA CEO Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

NCSB, BOCC swap land

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The Nassau County School Board and the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners have agreed to swap parcels of land owned by the respective boards. Since 2021, both boards have been in talks about the land swap.