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A Yulee High School Softball Camp participant takes a swing at pitch Thursday morning. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Little Hornets take the field

Ashley Chandler

Friday, July 17, 2026

Area girls between the ages of six to 14 had the opportunity to gain new skills and try out different positions in their sport this week in Yulee.

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City, golf club to host World Cup Final Watch Party on Sunday

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Fernandina Beach Golf Club and the City of Fernandina Beach government announced it will host a Watch Party for the World Cup Final at 2 p.m. Sunday.The golf club, 2800 Bill Melton Road, said Happy Hour drink specials and special game-day food will be available.

Pickleball players compete at the Fernandina Beach Central Park pickleball courts on Tuesday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Fernandina Beach pickleball scene continues to grow

Ashley Chandler

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

If the sun is out in Fernandina, you can make a pretty good bet that so are the Pickleball players at Central Park.The city of Fernandina Beach’s pickleball courts have been open for nearly 10 years. Open daily until 10 p.m.

Credit- The Omni

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Firecracker 5K lights up holiday weekend

Nick Blank

Friday, July 10, 2026

Fireworks weren’t the only bang over Fourth of July weekend: 720 entrants heard the starting gun blast as they ran the Firecracker 5K at the Omni, traversing the resort’s property.The highest four placers were a quartet of teenagers: Charles Carlson (16:49.

Journey Flannery, right, talks to Lucas Flannery between matches at a high school wrestling meet. Submitted

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Sibling duo to take on Fargo

Ashley Chandler

Friday, July 10, 2026

Local wrestlers and siblings Lucas and Journey Flannery are preparing to compete in the biggest tournament of their wrestling careers thus far — the Fargo Championships. For top-level wrestlers, making it to the Fargo National Championships is a feat. The U.S.

Kellie Boston leads the small-group Aqua Yoga classes held twice monthly at the Atlantic Recreation Center. Submitted

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Locals take part in Aqua Yoga

News Staff

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Aqua Yoga is making a splash at the Atlantic Recreation Center, offering a unique fitness experience that combines the gentle resistance of water with the mindful movements of traditional yoga.

Construction of the Fernandina Beach High School stadium is nearing completion. Work continued Tuesday on the track, field and concession stand. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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FBHS stadium construction moves along

Nick Blank

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Work is continuing on Pirate Stadium and it could be completed next month. Excavators began to tear down 40-year-old home bleachers in February, part of a $2.4 million demolition and replacement, one of multiple projects underway.

The Nassau County Special Olympics Surf Team enjoy time practicing on the beach. Submitted photo

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Surf’s up for Olympics team

Marisa DeMar

Friday, July 3, 2026

The Nassau County Special Olympics Surf Team has begun practicing for their annual competition in Coco Beach Florida each August. The team was formed in 2014 with six athletes participating and has since grown to consist of 21 athletes out of Nassau County.

Ashley Ellis, Maureen Twohig, Megan Laughlin, Becky Watt, Elizabeth Hall, and Andrea Virgil. Submitted photo

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A journey to find a cure

Marisa DeMar

Sunday, June 28, 2026

An all-female rowing group known as the Human Powered Potential’s Second Wave team has been revving up their training schedule in preparation to become the first to row The Great American Loop.

Fans celebrate a U.S. goal on Friday while watching the US Men’s National Team play Australia in a World Cup group stage match.

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Locals pack Mocama for USA vs. Australia

Amy Mulligan

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

The cheers erupted inside Mocama Beer and Coffee long before the final whistle.Dozens of soccer fans packed the Fernandina Beach brewery and coffee shop Friday afternoon to watch the U.S. Men’s National Team take on Australia in a pivotal World Cup group-stage match.