Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch leads a nest excavation earlier this year. Submitted photo
Friday, October 23, 2026
The 2026 sea turtle nesting season is coming to an end as the cool weather arrives to Amelia Island.This season has been a success, according to Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch leaders Bill and Ronda Bokram. They described this season as comparable to the record-breaking 2019 season.
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The Fact-Finding Committee meets earlier this year. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Jefferson Starship performs outside Mocama Brewing Company on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Recent renovations at Fernandina Beach High School were partially funded through the 1 mill rate. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Yulee High School senior Kaveri Harris looks for the kill in Wednesday’s playoff game against Bishop Kenny. Photos by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Fernandina Beach High School Pirates finished first at the Nassau County Swim Championships, placing first in 19 out of 22 events. Submitted photo
The Yulee High School volleyball team beat Columbia to take the District 3-4A championship trophy back to Yulee. Provided photo
