News-Leader

08/20/2025

The City of Fernandina Beach Commissioners took the next steps toward implementing paid parking downtown during the city meeting Tuesday night.

https://www.fbnewsleader.com/local-newsletter/paid-parking-closer-reality

08/19/2025

From National Weather Service.

08/18/2025

Fernandina Beach Fire Department:
As Hurricane Erin approaches, we are already seeing deteriorating conditions on our beaches. A Rip Current Advisory is in effect.
🚩 Red Flags are flying today, indicating dangerous surf conditions.
🚩🚩 Double Red Flags may be posted as early as Tuesday or Wednesday, which would mean the water is closed to the public.
🌊 The roughest surf is expected Wednesday and will continue into the weekend.

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08/14/2025

Did you find your Publix Extra Savings special circular included with the Publix grocery and liquor store preprints this week? More than $135 in coupon savings, some individuals as much as $4 off. … Find these in your Wednesday News-Leader and shop at Publix Yulee and Wildlight.

08/13/2025

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In an effort of transparency, Sheriff Bill Leeper is releasing the following information regarding an NCSO corrections deputy who was terminated and arrested this evening.

08/09/2025

If clouds allow a view, moonrise on Amelia Island is 8:44 p.m. tonight. (Saturday, Aug. 9)

08/08/2025

Continued daily rounds of of heavy rainfall on saturated ground and across poor drainage areas will bring a localized flash flood risk through the weekend. Never enter flood waters!

08/04/2025

08/04/2025

We got Dexter. I'm not updating the website or APP tonight. Sorry. I need sleep.

07/25/2025

Three die in Hilliard domestic shooting; 5-year-old child only survivor

https://www.fbnewsleader.com/regional-newsletter/three-fatally-shot-hilliard-domestic-incident

Photo by Anna Newhoff/Nassau County Record

07/25/2025

Decreasing coverage of afternoon and evening thunderstorms this weekend will allow heat and humidity to build to dangerous levels. Inland high temperatures will soar to near 100 degrees, with heat index values climbing each day, reaching the 108-114 degree range by Sunday and Monday. Heat Advisories will likely be issued for Saturday across most of our area, and Extreme Heat Watches may be necessary by Sunday and Monday.