First Missionary Baptist Rev. Dr. Darien K. Bolden Sr. led a gathering Tuesday at the church to discuss an incident that occurred at an FBHS volleyball game last week involving a Black baby doll. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

First Missionary Baptist Rev. Dr. Darien K. Bolden Sr. led a gathering Tuesday at the church to discuss an incident that occurred at an FBHS volleyball game last week involving a Black baby doll. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Faith leaders unite, call for action after incident at FBHS volleyball game

Friday, September 18, 2026

Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville pastors united at First Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday to condemn an alleged racist incident at volleyball games in the city last week.Footage on social media showed a student in the bleachers at the FBHS vs. Andrew Jackson volleyball game on Sept.

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Dickens on Centre in 2025. File photos/News-Leader

Dickens on Centre in 2025. File photos/News-Leader

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City, AICVB strike new deal

Nick Blank
Friday, September 18, 2026
Fernandina Beach city commissioners approved a three-year franchise agreement with Dickens on...
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NCSO found these LEGO sets Ronald Tipton left behind in a cart at the Yulee Walmart. Provided photo

NCSO found these LEGO sets Ronald Tipton left behind in a cart at the Yulee Walmart. Provided photo

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Local detectives brick alleged ‘LEGO bandit’ 

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Friday, September 18, 2026
Detectives pieced together blocks of LEGO thefts at Target on State Road 200 in Yulee, resulting in...
First Missionary Baptist Rev. Dr. Darien K. Bolden Sr. led a gathering Tuesday at the church to discuss an incident that occurred at an FBHS volleyball game last week involving a Black baby doll. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

First Missionary Baptist Rev. Dr. Darien K. Bolden Sr. led a gathering Tuesday at the church to discuss an incident that occurred at an FBHS volleyball game last week involving a Black baby doll. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

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Faith leaders unite, call for action after incident at FBHS volleyball game

Nick Blank
Friday, September 18, 2026
Fernandina Beach and Jacksonville pastors united at First Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday to...
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Fernandina Beach High School juniors John William Martin, middle, and Malik Ravenell, right, follow behind Providence senior Sean Cunningham on Saturday during the Coach Hope Memorial Invitational. The three runners finished first, second and third. Photo by Penny Glackin/For the News-Leader

Fernandina Beach High School juniors John William Martin, middle, and Malik Ravenell, right, follow behind Providence senior Sean Cunningham on Saturday during the Coach Hope Memorial Invitational. The three runners finished first, second and third. Photo by Penny Glackin/For the News-Leader

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Pirates win at Coach Hope Memorial Invitational

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Last weekend, Fernandina Beach High School hosted the 8th Annual Coach Hope Memorial Invitational...
Fernandina Beach High School’s boys varsity golf team with Head Coach Christina Steffen, right. Submitted

Fernandina Beach High School’s boys varsity golf team with Head Coach Christina Steffen, right. Submitted

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FBHS golf starts strong

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Fernandina Beach High School golf teams’ seasons are underway and the teams’ prospects look...
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