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At the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for Advance America, holding the scissors is Lyntrell O’Neal, Center Sales Manager, left, and Jennifer Adkins, Consumer Lending Specialist. Submitted photo

At the recent ribbon cutting ceremony for Advance America, holding the scissors is Lyntrell O’Neal, Center Sales Manager, left, and Jennifer Adkins, Consumer Lending Specialist. Submitted photo

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Advance America celebrates in Yulee

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Advance America recently celebrated a new location at 463797 State Road 200 in Yulee with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  “If you need some extra money between paychecks, a fast and easy payday loan is the answer,” explains the Advance America website.
One of two salutatorians at Fernandina Beach High School Max Pattillo addressed the crowd following his fellow salutatorian Amelia Cutshaw. Penny Glackin/Holly Dorman/News-Leader

One of two salutatorians at Fernandina Beach High School Max Pattillo addressed the crowd following his fellow salutatorian Amelia Cutshaw. Penny Glackin/Holly Dorman/News-Leader

‘A momentous occasion’: YHS and FBHS celebrate graduation

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The Classes of 2023 at Yulee and Fernandina Beach high schools finished off their high school careers with last week’s commencement ceremonies.
Yulee High School graduate Sebastian Joinville delivers valedictorian speech at the 2023 commencement ceremony held at the University of north Florida Arena. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

Yulee High School graduate Sebastian Joinville delivers valedictorian speech at the 2023 commencement ceremony held at the University of north Florida Arena. Photo by Holly Dorman/News-Leader

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‘Ecstatic’: Joinville named YHS’s first Black valedictorian

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Yulee High School graduate Sebastian Joinville is making history has the school’s first ever Black valedictorian. Prom king, soccer star and future orthopedic surgeon, Joinville said he is “ecstatic” to be graduating top of his class.
Steve Bradshaw, commander of American Legion Post 54, checks the bell that will be rung after Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution reads the name of each Nassau County resident who gave his life for his country. Submitted photo

Steve Bradshaw, commander of American Legion Post 54, checks the bell that will be rung after Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution reads the name of each Nassau County resident who gave his life for his country. Submitted photo

Memorial Day: A commemoration

News Staff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
American Legion Post 54 hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the “Monument to Our Fallen” at the west end of Centre Street in historic downtown Fernandina Beach on Monday, May 29, to honor fallen soldiers and POWs.
Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth held an 8-and-under All Star baseball game over the weekend. Pictured are the players and coaches who participated at the Buccaneer Sports Complex.

Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth held an 8-and-under All Star baseball game over the weekend. Pictured are the players and coaches who participated at the Buccaneer Sports Complex.

8-and-under All Star game

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Nassau County, FL

Nassau County, FL

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Citizens sue Nassau County over south end agreement

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
The Citizens Against Runaway Development (CARD) filed suit against Nassau County in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. The suit seeks to prevent a settlement agreement between Nassau County and Riverstone Properties, LLC, from becoming effective.
Vegan or sugar-free salad dressings by weekly vendor Joy of Garlic. Submitted

Vegan or sugar-free salad dressings by weekly vendor Joy of Garlic. Submitted

Rain or shine, swing by the Market Place

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Fernandina’s Market Place farmers market will be open Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Swing by for great music by Chris Loomis while enjoying a morning outdoors with your neighbors, before the heat of summer sets in.
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NCSB approves book objection policy

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Nassau County School Board has finalized the district’s new policy on textbooks and instructional materials, including how parents and community members can formally object to materials being used in the classroom.
A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV overturned in Yulee Sunday afternoon after the striking a car driven by a Fernandina Beach man. Submitted

A Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV overturned in Yulee Sunday afternoon after the striking a car driven by a Fernandina Beach man. Submitted

NCSO deputy involved in fatal crash

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A 31-year-old Fernandina Beach man died Sunday afternoon after a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office SUV struck the car the man was driving. The accident occurred in Yulee just before 1:30 p.m.
Salt marshes in the South Atlantic region of the United States are home to more than 75% of commercial fish, as well as thousands of endangered species such as gopher tortoises. Submitted

Salt marshes in the South Atlantic region of the United States are home to more than 75% of commercial fish, as well as thousands of endangered species such as gopher tortoises. Submitted

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Plan unveiled to protect South Atlantic salt marshes

Holly Dorman
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A coalition of government, ecological and professional leaders has come together to form the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative, a program aimed at protecting salt marshes from the effects of climate change. These salt marshes are areas of grassland flooded with seawater.