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

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.
Workers from White’s Clock and Carillion assemble the bell wheel on the restored bell Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church.

Workers from White’s Clock and Carillion assemble the bell wheel on the restored bell Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church.

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Bell returns to historic downtown Fernandina church

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Members of the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Fernandina Beach gathered outside the historic building Tuesday to watch the local church’s bell be returned to its proper place — the church’s belfry.

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HDC pushes wharf project conceptual approval

Nick Blank
Friday, June 26, 2026
An ambitious mixed-use wharf project will need to be reworked due to conflicts with the city code, Historic District Council members decided last week. The applicant sought conceptual approval for a Certificate of Approval to construct a waterfront commercial building at 0 North Front St.
A sign on the window of Brett’s Waterway Cafe says it is closed. Nick Blank/News-Leader

A sign on the window of Brett’s Waterway Cafe says it is closed. Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Brett’s demolition bids open next month

Nick Blank
Friday, June 26, 2026
City officials provided more information on the multi-million-dollar demolition of Brett’s Waterway Cafe. At Monday’s Waterfront Advisory Board meeting, Deputy City Manager Glenn Akramoff said bids will open on July 2, and the demolition could start in early August.
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

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

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

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.