The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office participates in a wreath laying for Memorial Day with members of American Legion Post 54 in Fernandina Beach on Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
On a sweltering Memorial Day, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Montieth Stewart bellowed at the crowd Monday morning about the life of one fallen local soldier, and the sacrifices it took for the U.S. military to achieve its global position.
Clergy from St. Michael’s Catholic Church walk to the Fernandina Harbor Monday for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Nick Blank/News-Leader
A person rides an e-bike May 20 at the intersection of North Fletcher and Atlantic Avenue. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
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
Florida Power & Light crews participated in a hurricane drill as part of hurricane season preparedness on May 14. Submitted photo
County Attorney Denise May speaks on the proposed data center moratorium at a previous Board of County Commissioners meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Board of County Commissioners at a previous meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA) officially announced and honored its 2026 college scholarship recipients which included two Nassau County golfers: Brady Steffen of Fernandina Beach High School, left, and Harrison Grunewald of Yulee High School. Submitted photo
The Hammerhead Lacrosse U14 girls team at their final game of the 2026 Spring season. Submitted
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
