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Johnnetta Betsch Cole receives the National Humanities Medal from President Biden. Submitted photo

Johnnetta Betsch Cole receives the National Humanities Medal from President Biden. Submitted photo

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Twelve distinguished humanists honored in White House ceremony

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Recently, President Joseph R. Biden presented the 2021 National Humanities Medals, in conjunction with the National Medals of Arts in an East Room ceremony at the White House. The 12 distinguished medal recipients include writers, historians, educators, and activists.
Photos courtesy of the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Photos courtesy of the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

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New tech tracks right whales

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Researchers at the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and the University of South Carolina are working together to protect North Atlantic right whales via the use of underwater robots.
Running wild at Wildlight's Run Wild 5K and Fun Run. Submitted photo

Running wild at Wildlight's Run Wild 5K and Fun Run. Submitted photo

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In pictures: Running wild at Wildlight

Beth Jones
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Wildlight’s Run Wild 5K and Fun Run welcomed more than 500 runners on March 11 for the inaugural race, hosted by 1st Place Sports. The scenic route led participants, ages 2-83, through the neighborhoods of the Wildlight community, showcasing trails and surrounded by nature.
Auditorium east wall stair step cracking in concrete beam and brick façade. Submitted photo

Auditorium east wall stair step cracking in concrete beam and brick façade. Submitted photo

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Engineering assessment of Atlantic Rec Center says auditorium in poor condition

Julia Roberts
Thursday, March 30, 2023
According to an engineering report, the auditorium of the Atlantic Recreation Center is in need of millions of dollars in repairs, with the Joan Bean Auditorium requiring the bulk of that money, as it was listed in “poor” condition.
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is bigger this year than ever before, according to experts. Luckily, Amelia Island is not predicted to bear the brunt of it. Submitted photo

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is bigger this year than ever before, according to experts. Luckily, Amelia Island is not predicted to bear the brunt of it. Submitted photo

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No need to be 'sargass-tic,' blob not headed for Amelia Island

Holly Dorman
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The blob is coming in from the Sargasso Sea, but not for Amelia Island. Reports of a massive, 5,000-mile long belt of sargassum seaweed heading for Florida have been pouring in, but experts say Northeast Florida has little to fear.

George on deck

Julia Roberts
Thursday, March 30, 2023
If the appointment is approved by the Fernandina Beach City Commission next week, City Engineer Charles George will serve as the interim city manager after the contract with current interim City Manager Mark Foxworth expires.
Fernandina Beach Pride parade 2022. File photo/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach Pride parade 2022. File photo/News-Leader

CCDF director tells city commission Pride events are inappropriate

Julia Roberts
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The head of the local branch of a political group told the Fernandina Beach City Commission he believes events should not be held in the city in conjunction with Pride, a movement that traditionally celebrates and commemorates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
Signs on lawns in the Pirates Bay subdivision protest Breakers RV Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Signs on lawns in the Pirates Bay subdivision protest Breakers RV Park. Photo by Julia Roberts/News-Leader

County responds to writ filed by Pirates Bay

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and Intact Construction Management has responded to a writ filed by three county residents objecting to plans to build an RV park on Sadler Road, saying the plan for the park met development guidelines and should not be stopped.

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Florida has an opportunity to lead with proposed study group

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
A bill filed would establish a policy workgroup to understand how blood clots and pulmonary embolisms are affecting the lives of Floridians. The bill, filed by Rep. Dean Black, R-Jacksonville, passed in the House Healthcare Appropriations Subcommittee March 14.