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The Friends of the Library is hosting its Tiny Art! Big Fun! Art Contest, featuring more than 40 miniature works created by local artists. The exhibition is currently on display at the library and invites visitors to vote for their favorite pieces through June 26. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader

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Tiny artworks take center stage at library contest

Amy Mulligan

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Small canvases are making a big impression at the Fernandina Beach Library this month.The Friends of the Library is hosting its Tiny Art! Big Fun! Art Contest, featuring more than 40 miniature works created by local artists.

Make Music Day Nassau County 2026 schedule and locations

News Staff

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Make Music Day brings free live music to more than a thousand cities and hundreds of countries across the worldMake Music Day Nassau County, 2026 locations and schedule:Butterfly Wall Park11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Full Moon1:30- 3 p.m. - JC Hornsby3:15 - 4:30 p.m. - Scott MoyerPocket ParkNoon - 1 p.m.

Pattie Pitts, Fernandina Beach native and the wife of a Navy veteran, retires a flag Saturday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Local DAR chapter hosts annual flag retirement ceremony

Ashley Chandler

Thursday, June 18, 2026

With the assistance of several other local groups, The Amelia Island Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Inc. (DAR) held an annual flag retirement ceremony Saturday, to celebrate Flag Day.

Amelia Island Youth Soccer Club and other local soccer fans pack Mocama on Friday night to watch the USA men’s national team open 2026 World Cup play against Paraguay. USA won 4-1. Submitted photo

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AISC, locals celebrate USA 4-1 first-game win

Ashley Chandler

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Late Friday night, around the time Mocama on 8th Street typically closes down, a crowd of locals were gathered for a night of world-class soccer featuring America’s best.The United States Men’s Soccer team did not disappoint, opening World Cup group play with a 4-1 win over Paraguay.

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Music store owner launches new album

Marisa DeMar

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Local musician Tommy Peacock is set to release his brand-new rock album titled EMERGENCY on June 25. As a long time musician and music store owner in Fernandina Beach, Peacock has been in the industry for many years since starting his career in his home state of California.

Participants of the Junior Lifeguard Camp take park in an exercise Wednesday at Seaside Park. The first weeklong session of the camp was held this week. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Junior Lifeguard Camp teaches local youth foundational skills of open-water rescue

Ashley Chandler

Friday, June 12, 2026

During the summer, local lifeguards and the city’s parks department come together to support the future of public safety on local beaches. “These are the lifeguards of the future,” said Karen Geisler of Fernandina Beach Ocean Rescue. “We’re setting the seeds.

The Fernandina Beach NewsLeader won three awards during the Florida Press Association’s 2025 Weekly Newspaper Contest. The awards are currently displayed in the front office at the News-Leader, 1235 S. 10th Street, Fernandina Beach. News-Leader photo

News-Leader wins General Excellence in state contest

News Staff

Friday, June 12, 2026

The Fernandina Beach NewsLeader won three awards during the Florida Press Association’s 2025 Weekly Newspaper Contest. The News-Leader took First Place in General Excellence in its division. General Excellence represents the best newspapers overall in each circulation division.

Cross the Line 2025. Submitted

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Cross The Line Paddle returns for 8th paddle

Nick Blank

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Cross the Line Paddle for Veterans is back for its eighth year with an altered route, but with the same mission: raising awareness of veteran suicide and raising money for a veteran-based nonprofit.On June 13, kayakers will paddle 7 miles from historic St.

Island Walk Publix, 1421 Sadler Road, is expected to re-open this summer and will include a number of renovations and improvements. File photo

Renovated Publix debut officially set for July 2

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Publix will officially welcome patrons to the renovated store on at 7 a.m. July 2, Publix Media Relations Manager Hannah Herring said.

Clergy from St. Michael’s Catholic Church walk to the Fernandina Harbor Monday for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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National pilgrimage passes through Fernandina

Nick Blank

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

In Fernandina Beach, the Catholic community joined the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, walking from St. Michael’s Catholic Church to the Fernandina Harbor Marina on Monday afternoon. Followers marched with priests, nuns, Knights of Columbus and church members.