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Amelia Island Sailing Club’s fourth race of the season. Submitted photo

Amelia Island Sailing Club’s fourth race of the season. Submitted photo

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Six sailboats and a submarine

Beth Jones
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Amelia Island Sailing Club held its fourth race of the 2023 season on Saturday, April 22, with six boats on the line at the mouth of the Amelia River for the 10 a.m. start of the 10.1-nautical mile race.
Fastsigns owner shows the way to historic American Beach. Submitted photo

Fastsigns owner shows the way to historic American Beach. Submitted photo

Fastsigns owner shows the way to historic American Beach

Julia Roberts
Thursday, April 27, 2023
No conversation about American Beach is complete without talking about MaVynee Betsch, known as “The Beach Lady.” Thanks to a local company, her likeness points the way to the landmark community for visitors as they come onto Amelia Island across the Shave Bridge.
“Shrimper’s Paradise,” an art installation made of litter found on local beaches, is part of Beach Junki’s Washed-Up Project. This initiative takes trash collected from Amelia Island’s beaches and turns it into art. Beach Junki has also set up the Beach Toy Borrow Box for beachgoers to save money and the planet as they reuse the toys provided. Submitted photo

“Shrimper’s Paradise,” an art installation made of litter found on local beaches, is part of Beach Junki’s Washed-Up Project. This initiative takes trash collected from Amelia Island’s beaches and turns it into art. Beach Junki has also set up the Beach Toy Borrow Box for beachgoers to save money and the planet as they reuse the toys provided. Submitted photo

Beach Junki cleanup benefits sea turtles

Holly Dorman
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Plastic in the ocean is a serious issue. Luckily, there’s a solution to the pollution. Scientists estimate about 8 million pieces of plastic find their way to the ocean every day. All together, there are more than 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean.
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Man pleads guilty to 2021 attempted murder

Holly Dorman
Thursday, April 27, 2023
A Yulee man has pleaded guilty to his role in a 2021 attempted murder, the second of four individuals to plead guilty in the alleged crime. Billy Corson pleaded guilty before Judge James Daniel in Nassau County on April 25.
Photos from Active After 50 Expo 2022. Submitted photo

Photos from Active After 50 Expo 2022. Submitted photo

Active After 50 Expo this Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Active After 50 Group, the largest producer of expos for consumers 50-plus years of age in Northeast Florida, announces the third annual News-Leader Active After 50 Expo at Fernandina Beach High School Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The expo promotes a healthy active lifestyle.
1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders. Submitted photo

1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders. Submitted photo

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1,000 plus dictionaries go to all county third-graders

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Dictionary Project was started in 1992 by Annie Plummer from Savannah, Ga. Since 1995, more than 31 million dictionaries have been given to third-graders across the country. Many national and international philanthropy groups, like Rotary, have adopted and supported this project annually.
Ken Cofield and his 1925 Model T Doctor’s Coupe. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

Ken Cofield and his 1925 Model T Doctor’s Coupe. Photo courtesy of AutoEditor

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Keeping automotive history alive

Guest Columnist
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Most collectable vintage cars are acquired by enthusiasts who seek out the model they have a longing for. Then the search begins and, depending on how rare the vehicle of their dreams has become, they become the new, proud owner.

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Florida abounds with options

Guest Columnist
Thursday, April 27, 2023
There are many reasons people love living on our little island: the vibrant historic downtown area, the ability to go to our sandy beaches and natural green spaces on the greenway and our fabulous locally owned shops and restaurants.
Fernandina Beach High 2016 grad Montana Walker with her mentor, Arlyse McDowell. Submitted photo

Fernandina Beach High 2016 grad Montana Walker with her mentor, Arlyse McDowell. Submitted photo

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Take Stock in Children breaks record for annual gala

News Staff
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Take Stock in Children of Nassau County set a fundraising record for the second consecutive year at its annual “Light Up a Life Gala” last month.
Sea turtle enthusiast and activist Casey Jones addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners concerning lighting ordinances and the "insufficient" way they are enforced. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

Sea turtle enthusiast and activist Casey Jones addresses the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners concerning lighting ordinances and the "insufficient" way they are enforced. Photo courtesy of Nassau County

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Jones petitions county to update turtle ordinances

Holly Dorman
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
A petition is circling urging Nassau County officials to update beach lighting ordinances, a vital tool in protecting endangered sea turtles. Casey Jones, founder of Florida Sea Turtle Watch (which is separate from the FWC-permitted group Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Inc.