Fernandina Beach high school

FBHS and YHS students stand in front of their art at the Purple Dove Resale Center in Fernandina Beach on March 30.  By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

FBHS and YHS students stand in front of their art at the Purple Dove Resale Center in Fernandina Beach on March 30.  By Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

The Power of Art 

Marisa DeMar
Friday, April 3, 2026
In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness, local domestic violence center Micah’s Place hosted their 5th annual teen art contest called The Power of Art: A Vision of Love and Respect - Imagining A Violence-Free World.
Fernandina Beach High School beach volleyball faced West Nassau on March 10. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School beach volleyball faced West Nassau on March 10. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Lady Pirates sweep West Nassau, set sights to Yulee

Ashley Chandler
Friday, March 20, 2026
The Fernandina Beach High School beach volleyball team faced off against West Nassau last week ahead of Spring break. The Lady Pirates beat West Nassau on March 10 in every doubles match, recording a 5-0 team win.
The Lady Hornets and Lady Pirates faced off March 10 in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Lady Hornets and Lady Pirates faced off March 10 in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hornets dominate Pirates in Battle of the Bridge

Nick Blank
Friday, March 13, 2026
Yulee Hornets softball (4-3) recovered from a tough loss at Baker County on Monday with a resounding 22-4 win over the Fernandina Beach Pirates (2-7) on the road Tuesday. Behind 15 hits and 10 walks, the Hornets were frequently rounding the bases on a breezy evening.
The Pirates lacrosse team beat Sandalwood 13-3 on Friday at FBHS. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Pirates lacrosse team beat Sandalwood 13-3 on Friday at FBHS. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A chapter closes at FBHS

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Fernandina Beach boy’s lacrosse team celebrated their seniors’ legacies and ended an even longer Fernandina Beach High School legacy on the same night. The lax team hosted its last home game of the season and senior night Friday night.
Fernandina Beach’s No. 1 and 2 boys tennis players, Jacob Kovalcik and Peter Colwell prepare for a match in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach’s No. 1 and 2 boys tennis players, Jacob Kovalcik and Peter Colwell prepare for a match in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Pirates eye districts after mid-season wins over Hornets, Crusaders

Ashley Chandler
Friday, March 6, 2026
Yulee and Fernandina Beach high schools faced off in boys and girls tennis this week for the second time this season. The Pirates brought the same high level of play to Yulee on Tuesday that they have had all season.
Fernandina Beach High’s Trace Farmer pitches in a game earlier this season. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High’s Trace Farmer pitches in a game earlier this season. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Squads prep for Friday Battle of the Bridge

Nick Blank
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Yulee Hornets and Fernandina Beach Pirates will face off on the mound this week, almost at the halfway point in the season. The Pirates (7-1) beat Wolfson in Southside Jacksonville 10-1 on Feb. 24 and blew out Keystone Heights 17-4 on Feb.
Fernandina Beach’s Olivia Rousselow serves the ball in a beach volleyball match Monday against Clay. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach’s Olivia Rousselow serves the ball in a beach volleyball match Monday against Clay. Photo by Marisa DeMar/News-Leader

Lady Pirates open beach volleyball season with a win over Blue Devils

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Fernandina Beach High School beach volleyball opened its season on a crisp and windy day at Main Beach. The Lady Pirates beat out the Clay Blue Devils 4-1. Beach volleyball is played in 2 vs. 2 matches. Each doubles match competes for best two of three matches.
Dalton Janey celebrates as he reaches third base on a triple in a game against Sandalwood on Feb. 17. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Dalton Janey celebrates as he reaches third base on a triple in a game against Sandalwood on Feb. 17. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Hornets, Pirates tested early this season

Nick Blank
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
More than a week out from the battle of the Bridge, Fernandina Beach Pirates (5-1) and Yulee Hornets (4-2) are finding their feet early in the season. The Pirates won three times last week, beating Sandalwood 2-0, Hilliard 11-5 on the road, and Bishop Kenny 9-1.
The Fernandina Beach High School softball team beat Raines on Feb. 17, 22-4. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Fernandina Beach High School softball team beat Raines on Feb. 17, 22-4. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Lady Pirates start season with high scoring win over Raines

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Fernandina Beach softball team opened its season with a 22-4 win over Raines. The Feb. 17 game featured tons of highlights for the Lady Pirates, including an inside-the-park homerun from Alivia Brown. Several Lady Pirates put the ball in play.