Category Archives: City News
FBCC resurrects Youth Advisory Committee
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 8, 2021 With strong backing [...]
Jul
City’s School Resource Officer celebrates 17 years of employment
City of Fernandina Beach July 8, 2021
Jul
Is the building that houses Brett’s Waterway Cafe safe?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 7, 2021 Not on the [...]
Jul
On the waterfront …
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 7, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Jul
Fernandina Beach Police Department stresses core values – Partnership, Integrity, and Respect
Fernandina Beach Police Department Mark Foxworth, Chief July 7, 2021 Last month we developed [...]
Jul
Brett’s Waterway Cafe structural issue – “No immediate threat to life and safety”
July 3, 2021 “Based on preliminary structural assessment, Staff believes the substructure at Brett’s Waterway [...]
Jul
Weekly comments by Dale Martin – What is the rollback rate?
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach July 2, 2021 In last week’s article, using [...]
Jul
Safe driving on City streets encouraged by “calming devices”
City of Fernandina Beach July 1, 2021 Four traffic calming devices [...]
Jul
City Police Officer FInley celebrates anniversary
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department June 29, 2021 This [...]
Jun
Debris from sunken shrimp boat removed from City beaches
City of Fernandina Beach June 28, 2021
Jun
PEG Channel’s Fernandina Television seeks donations and content creators
By Susan Hardee Steger June 25, 2021 Last night’s launch of a new and approved [...]
Jun
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Truth in Millage Notice
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach June 25, 2021 As the annual budget process [...]
Jun
Community Vigil to be held Friday, June 25 in honor of plane crash victims
City of Fernandina Beach June 23, 2021 On Friday June 18th, a tragic aircraft accident [...]
Jun
The business of golf – A logical discussion concerning Fernandina Beach Golf Course
By Alan Prescott June 23, 2021 Within the last 10 days, I have received a [...]
Jun
Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection Unit to host outreach event at Fernandina Harbor Marina – June 26
City of Fernandina Beach June 23, 2021 The Coast Guard Maritime Force Protection [...]
Jun
City’s 2045 Vision Plan Workshop to be held June 23 at Central Park
City of Fernandina Beach June 22, 2021 We want your input to shape the future [...]
FBCC discusses capital needs, potential revenue sources
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 19, 2021 Delayed [...]
Jun
WestRock donates $5,000 to Friends of the Library to support of Tech Center
Friends of the Library Press Release Hope Foley Communications Chair June 21, 2021 Fernandina [...]
Jun
HDC considers downtown projects
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 21, 2021 They are [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach seeks input from citizens on Vision 2045
Media Release Submitted by Kelly Gibson Fernandina Beach Planning Director June 18, 2021 Envisioning Our [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach thanks Nan Voit for > 25 years of service
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 16, 2021 Nan Voit retired [...]
Jun
FBCC passes ordinances on noise, alcohol, & food trucks on First Reading
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 18, 2921 At their [...]
Jun
City of Fernandina Beach recognizes Annette Perry for 22 years of service
City of Fernandina Beach June 18, 2021 This is Annette Perry. Today [...]
Jun
City of Fernandina Beach names new Deputy Police Chief
Fernandina Beach Police Department Mark Foxworth, Chief of Police June 18, 2021 The [...]
Jun
FBCC debates FY2021-22 funding for local non-profit agencies
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 17, 2021 Each April, the [...]
Jun
City’s Residential Garbage and Recycling delayed
City of Fernandina Beach July 17, 2021 Waste Management/The Advanced Disposal crew is short-staffed this [...]
Jun
City thanks Wanda Lanier for leadership of Barnabas Center for 11 years
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 17, 2021 Wanda J. Lanier, [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: May 2021
By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller June 17, 2021 Fernandina Beach Comptroller Pauline [...]
Jun
Tuesday afternoon storm causes damage at Bosque Bello Cemetery
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release June 16, 2021</strong Unfortunately, we experienced major storm damage [...]
Jun
FBCC drops eminent domain efforts to acquire O’Steen – Simmons property
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 16, 2021 In what [...]
Jun
10 questions posed to Nan Voit on her retirement as Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach June 16, 2021 Editor’s Note: We thank Nan Voit and wish [...]
Jun
City of Fernandina Beach PEG Committee to launch event for city cable channel
June 15, 2021 City of Fernandina Beach Judie Mackie Pirate Communication June 15, 2021 Who: [...]
Jun
The “Invader Raiders” tackle invasive plants at city parks – More volunteers needed
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release – June 15, 2021 “The Invader Raiders,” [...]
Jun
NassauTransit Island Hopper revises schedule
Nassau County Council on Aging Press Release June 15, 2021 The Island Hopper, a public [...]
Jun
Utility Billing alerts debit and credit card paying customers to re-register
City of Fernandina Beach June 14, 2021 Do you pay your utility bills through [...]
Jun
The business of golf – “Start a program of improvement and let the public know.”
By Alan Prescott June 14, 2021 “The Federal government has recently awarded the City of [...]
Jun
13 year old bitten by shark at Seaside Park
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Press Release Ty Silcox, Fire Chief www.fbfl.us June 13, 2021 At approximately [...]
Jun
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – The third home value; taxable value
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach June 10, 2021 I concluded my introductory budget [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2021 Awards Ceremony – Part IV
June 10, 2021 Editor’s Note This is the fourth and last in a series of [...]
Jun
“We Command” – Ross asks Circuit Court for access to port records
By Adam Kaufman Legal Analyst June 9, 2021 Chip Ross, among other things, is a [...]
Jun
City installs audible pedestrian crossing feature at 8th & Beech to help visually impaired
City of Fernandina Beach June 9, 2021 In response to a request from [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2021 Awards Ceremony Part II
June 8, 2021 Editor’s Note This is the second in a series of photos to [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach Main Street updates FBCC on activities and goals
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 7, 2021 Fernandina Beach Main [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach High School Class of 2021 Awards Ceremony – Part 1
June 7, 2021 Editor’s Note This is the first in a series of photos to [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach Police Department – Why our officers joined the force . . .
City of Fernandina Beach June 7, 2021 During a recent meeting of the Nassau Racial [...]
Jun
Successfully navigating the permitting and building inspection process in Florida
Submitted by Stephen Beckman City of Fernandina Beach Building Official June 6, 2021 Editor’s Note: [...]
Jun
Take part in the City of Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation Survey
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by Mary Hamburg June 4, 2021 The City [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach thanks Bean, Byrd for help during Legislative Session
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 4, 2021 On behalf of [...]
Jun
Weekly comment by Dale Martin – Budget preparations underway
Dale Martin City Manager June 4, 2021 As the calendar flips into June, budget preparation [...]
Jun
Grants Administrator reports 5 city projects totaling $1,360,000 funded by DeSantis
City of Fernandina Beach June 3, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s fiscal [...]
Jun
Fernandina Beach proclaims Flag Day, Flag Week for 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 2, 2021 Amelia Island Chapter [...]
Jun
City to accept partial FEMA reimbursement for Hurricane Matthew damage to northern attenuator
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 2, 2021 At their [...]
Jun
One step closer to relieving traffic congestion downtown Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 2, 2021 There may be [...]
Jun
Moving on: personnel changes in the City of Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 29, 2021 First there was [...]
May
City of Fernandina Beach promotes James Branch park foreman
City of Fernandina Beach May 28, 2021
May
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Talkin’ trash . . .
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach May 28, 2021 This week, I’m gonna do some [...]
May
City, County meet as Joint Local Planning Agency to discuss mutual concerns
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 26, 2021 The Fernandina [...]
May
Update on Seaside at Amelia Walkway
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 24, 2021 At its March [...]
May
Can this waterfront warehouse be saved?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 24, 2021 In October 2020, [...]
May
Nassau County, City of Fernandina Beach Commissions to meet jointly on May 25
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 22, 2021 The Nassau County [...]
May
FBCC adopts Beach Access Committee Report
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2021 On May [...]
May
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue – A chance to know the City’s Emergency Medical Services team
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Submitted by Kaleigh Simmons Administrative Coordinator May 23, 2021 Editor’s Note: We [...]
May
Fernandina Beach Parks & Rec Director Nan Voit to retire June 1, 2021
City of Fernandina Beach PRESS RELEASE May 21, 2021 Parks and Recreation Director Nan [...]
May
Lofty condos will provide opportunities for downtown living
By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large May 21, 2021 Some 33 years ago, Robbie Young came [...]
May
North Florida TPO plans for sidewalk, trails and rail crossing
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2021 Representatives of [...]
May
Fernandina Beach declares May 2021 “Mental Health First Aid Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2021 Starting Point Behavioral [...]
May
Fernandina Beach honors the late David James Caples
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2021 The Fernandina [...]
May
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Staff efforts to support commissioners’ goals
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach May 21, 2021 The City Commissioners have spent a [...]
May
Fernandina Beach still without a noise ordinance
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2021 The City of [...]
May
City advances FEMA dispute to arbitration
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2021 The City of [...]
May