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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.

Fernandina Beach High School’s quarterback Talan Van Delinder waits for the snap in Wednesday’s off-season matchup against Menendez. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEGAN LOUISE PHOTOS

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Springboard: Pirates football put the reps in at Menendez

Nick Blank

Friday, May 22, 2026

High school spring games function as a tuneup, a chance to give players game-time reps and for coaches to impart some wisdom to players before summer. Despite a 31-24 loss at Menendez on Wednesday, Fernandina Beach High football coaches left St.

Fernandina Beach lacrosse player and Class of 2026 Salutatorian Dominic Cortes was named an USA Lacrosse North Florida Chapter Academic All-American. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Academic All-American

Nick Blank

Friday, May 22, 2026

At the end of it all, Fernandina Beach lacrosse player and Class of 2026 Salutatorian Dominic Cortes has a lot to look back on.

The Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2026 at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville Saturday for graduation. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Grads set sail

Nick Blank

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Families and friends roared at the UNF Arena in Jacksonville on Monday afternoon as the graduation caps flew, celebrating more than 200 Fernandina Beach High School students taking the next step in their lives.

Game One of the Pirates three-game regional tournament series against Suwannee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates fall to Suwannee Bulldogs in three-game Regional Semifinal

Nick Blank

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Fernandina Beach dropped a three-game series in the 3A state Regional Semifinals against the Suwannee Bulldogs (19-12), with a 5-1 defeat in the third game on Sunday ending the Pirates’ season.The series featured a doubleheader on Friday night.

Charleston Knight signs her letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Five Pirates sign to compete at the next level in their sport

Ashley Chandler

Monday, May 4, 2026

On Wednesday after classes ended at Fernandina Beach High School, coaches praised some of their top athletes: “Incredibly hard-working, incredibly smart” and “maybe the best athlete I’ve ever had” were just a few of the comments made by coaches.

Fernandina Beach High School hosted boys and girls tennis districts from April 14-16. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

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FBHS girls tennis earns district title, boys take second

Ashley Chandler

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Fernandina Beach High School boys and girls tennis teams’ performances in districts last week clinched their spots in the regional tournament; and the girl’s doubles team earned an automatic bid to state.

The Pirates celebrate earning the district title last week. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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DISTRICT CHAMPS: Pirates put away Warriors early to seal title

Nick Blank

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

With a 10-0 win over the West Nassau Warriors on Thursday to clinch back-to-back District wins, the Fernandina Beach Pirates will enter the playoffs as a No. 2 seed.Preston Matricardi threw a no-hitter, and Trace Farmer and John Addington had 3 RBIs in a dominating performance.

FBHS baseball faced off Friday with Savannah Christian. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Pirates, Hornets end regular seasons on high-notes

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The business end of the season is here as the Yulee Hornets and Fernandina Pirates vie for district crowns.

Fernandina Beach, Yulee and West Nassau high school beach volleyball teams competed against each other April 10 at Main Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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High School Beach volleyball: Hornets, Pirates, Warriors compete at Main Beach

News Staff

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Last week, the Fernandina Beach, Yulee and West Nassau high school beach volleyball teams converged on Main Beach to compete. The Hornets and Pirates both beat the Warriors in all five matches earning 5-0 team wins. The Hornets prevailed against the Pirates 3-2.