The pickleball community, friends and family honored Thad Smith, front, with a bench near Central Park’s pickleball courts last week. Photo by Nick Blank /News-Leader
Thursday, October 1, 2026
As the crowd awaiting Thad Smith, 91, at Central Park swells, so does the need for the group to hush and shuffle behind the pickleball court to keep it a surprise.
In February, the Hoyt House and the Amelia Island Museum of History partnered to put on a fundraiser for the museum — the Love Legacy Gala. The two are partnering again, this time for a "Dinner Date with History" a program that will transport attendees back in time. The first Dinner Date with History is set for Oct. 6 and is sold out. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Phase 1 of the city's Harbor Master Plan
A Folkston, Georgia, man was accused of starting a fire and destroying a Fernandina Beach apartment, a Fernandina Beach Police Department report said. Photo by Amy Mulligan/News-Leader
Friends of American Beach, Inc. hosted a 2-day workshop that shared information to its attendees about how to keep their land and wealth within their families.
September’s Paint & Sip event to support Micah’s place featured a spoonbill painting.
Image from Nassau County budget presentation
Jacksonville Jaguars celebrate during the Jaguars vs. Patriots game Sunday. Photos courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Fernandina Beach Pirate football faced West Nassau High School on Sept. 23 at home. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader.
Lady Hornet seniors led the Yulee High School volleyball team to victory on senior night Thursday. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader
