The Lady Pirates’ flag football team. Submitted photo
FOOTBALL FIRST FOR FERNANDINA
Beth Jones
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Sports
Lee Murray. Photo by Beth Jones/News-Leader
Course is a gem, and a new group is polishing it
Beth Jones
This community is a generous one, and that fact didn’t go unnoticed by Lee Murray.
“When I looked around, I saw Friends of (Fernandina) Skatepark, Friends of Bosque Bello, Friends of the (Fernandina Beach) Library, Friends of the Airport, Friends of American Beach, and I’m going, ‘Wow,’” he said.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
BALLERZ CAPTURE TOURNEY TITLES. Photos/Special
BALLERZ CAPTURE TOURNEY TITLES
Beth Jones
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Sports Shorts by Beth Jones/News-Leader
Sports shorts
Beth Jones
Florida-Florida State
The Sunshine Showdown baseball game will now be played May 2 at 121 Financial Ballpark. Time will be announced at a later date. Any tickets purchased for the March 28 game will be honored for the May 2 game.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Keystone Heights hosts MotoSurf Games in April. Submitted photo
Keystone Heights hosts MotoSurf Games in April
News Staff
A thrilling racing weekend returns to Keystone Heights April 21-23. The 2023 MotoSurf Games is a racing series for America’s best motorized surfboard racers.
Divisions include juniors, women, men (hobby and pro), an electric challenge and skateboard race and a jetsurf tube fun race.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Fans attend a spring training game in Florida. Submitted photo
Fans flock to Florida for spring training games
Beth Jones
Playing a full season of games for the first time in four years, a total of 1,425,259 fans attended 237 Florida spring training games over the course of 33 days, for an average of 6,014 fans per game.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Youth soccer teams hit the fields Wednesday at the Amelia Island Youth Soccer complex on Bailey Road for spring league action. Photo by Beth Jones\News-Leader
In pictures: Spring season in full swing
Beth Jones
Youth soccer teams hit the fields Wednesday at the Amelia Island Youth Soccer complex on Bailey Road for spring league action. Visit www.aiysoccer.com for information on the league.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Callahan Middle School softball team defeated Yulee 7-5 Monday night in the Nassau County championship game at West Nassau High School in Callahan. Photo by Amanda Ream/Community Newspapers
Lady Hornets battle Lady Ramblers for county crown
Beth Jones
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Spring Fling Wheeled Thing. Submitted photo
In pictures: Spring fling wheeled thing
Beth Jones
Friends of Fernandina Skate Park held the inaugural Spring Fling Wheeled Thing Saturday at the Main Beach skate-park, with music, food trucks and fun for all.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Running wild at Wildlight's Run Wild 5K and Fun Run. Submitted photo
In pictures: Running wild at Wildlight
Beth Jones
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.
Thursday, March 30, 2023