Round Trip Jacksonville-Miami Amtrak Ride An Eye-Opener

A keen observer with a curious and analytical mind, Fernandina Beach resident Pat Keogh, an 81-year-old New York City native, still views life through a Bronx lens and an acerbic wit.
Manatee No Longer A Canadian Blue Plate Special

There’ll be no more manatee and perch pie for Sunday lunch in Canada.
Efforts To Help U.S. Shrimpers Too Late For Fernandina; Was Phony “Bean Town Hall” A Democrat Party Scam?

Former boat builder, realtor and local historian, Nick Deonas, says U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s (R-LA) endeavor to crack down on international financing that Cassidy says is harming the domestic shrimp industry may be too late for area shrimpers.
Oops! Journalism Malpractice Continues At News Leader

When I saw the Fernandina News Leader’s bold-faced front page “Second Coming” headline blaring: “Voters: Where’s Bean?” Wednesday, March 14, I realized I’d been duped.
Is Journalism Making A Comeback At The News Leader?

Todd Frantz, the newly appointed publisher of Fernandina Beach’s News Leader, brought his journalism experience with him.