Lynn Leisy, president of the Princess Amelia Chapter of the Florida Society of the Colonial Dames XVII Century, and distant cousin to Amelia, unveils the Princess Amelia historical marker Saturday, now outside the Amelia Island Museum of History. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Lynn Leisy, president of the Princess Amelia Chapter of the Florida Society of the Colonial Dames XVII Century, and distant cousin to Amelia, unveils the Princess Amelia historical marker Saturday, now outside the Amelia Island Museum of History. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Amelia's mark

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

This weekend, locals paid tribute to Princess Amelia with a permanent marker at the Amelia Island Museum of History.With several elected officials present Saturday morning, a historical marker was unveiled outside the museum by the Society of the Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Local 

Moon River Pizza on 14th Street announced a temporary closure on July 21 two months after the death of owner Andy “Shrew” Bottorff. By Nick Blank/News-Leader

Moon River Pizza on 14th Street announced a temporary closure on July 21 two months after the death of owner Andy “Shrew” Bottorff. By Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Moon River Pizza temporarily closed

Nick Blank
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Two months ago, Fernandina Beach lost Andy “Shrew” Bottorff.
Brilee Snyder takes Big Mac out for a ride Monday at Paramount ARC in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Brilee Snyder takes Big Mac out for a ride Monday at Paramount ARC in Yulee. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Paramount ARC navigates losses

Marisa DeMar
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Paramount Adaptive Riding Center (ARC) in Yulee is seeking the community’s support as they navigate...
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Regional 

Nassau County residents Helen and James Hylton show off their stickers after turning in their early vote Thursday at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County residents Helen and James Hylton show off their stickers after turning in their early vote Thursday at the Atlantic Recreation Center in Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County 2026 primary election underway

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Early voting began Thursday for the 2026 Primary Election in Nassau County.
Nassau County Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem speaks at the July 27 BOCC meeting about the Interlocal Agreement between Nassau County and the City Fernandina Beach that passes maintenance responsibility of certain CLAM properties purchased in city limits to the Fernandina Beach government. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County Conservation Land Manager Taylor Clem speaks at the July 27 BOCC meeting about the Interlocal Agreement between Nassau County and the City Fernandina Beach that passes maintenance responsibility of certain CLAM properties purchased in city limits to the Fernandina Beach government. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County, city collaboration leads recent conservation moves

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Conservation efforts are on the rise in Nassau County and Fernandina Beach.
A peacock walks along Scott Road. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

A peacock walks along Scott Road. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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The Scott Road squawk

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
When Pam Bell first moved into her Amelia Island home in the 90s; a loud piercing scream outside...
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Sports 

Brooke Caruso and her father Paul Caruso are both professional pickleball players. Submitted

Brooke Caruso and her father Paul Caruso are both professional pickleball players. Submitted

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Fernandina’s ace

Nick Blank
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
For Paul Caruso, before the professional recognition, it all started at Central Park.
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