Category Archives: City News
Police Chief Jim Hurley delivers message to the community
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department April 16, 2021 Editor’s Note: Fernandina Beach Police Chief [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach welcomes newest police officer
City of Fernandina Beach April 16, 2021 Pete – Welcome to the community and welcome [...]
Apr
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “A renewed effort to reinvision City Parks and Recreation . . .”
By Dale Martin City Manager City of Fernandina Beach April 16, 2021 In 2015, with [...]
Apr
Clean out the garage! City’s recycle event Saturday, April 17
City of Fernandina Beach Recycle Event April 15, 2021 Event by City of Fernandina Beach [...]
Apr
Deadline for City Non-Profit funding requests: May 5, 2021
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release News Contact: Mary Hamburg City of Fernandina Beach 204 [...]
Apr
Only one “No” (CRA) for Final Election results in City of Fernandina Beach Special Election for City Charter Changes
By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter-News Analyst April 13, 2021 With all the votes counted, [...]
Apr
Amelia Island Tree Conservancy and the City of Fernandina Beach dedicate “Volunteers Grove” – April 22
City of Fernandina Beach April 13, 2021 On April 22, 2021 at 10:00am – Earth [...]
Apr
The 2021 Special Mail Ballot Election deadline is today! – Tuesday, April 13
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Contact: City Clerk Caroline Best (904) 310-3115 www.fbfl.us [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach receives clean audit report for FY 2019-2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 9, 2021 CPA Barbara Boyd [...]
Apr
City’s annual waste/recycle and food drive event takes place April 17
City of Fernandina Beach Submitted by Mary Hamburg www.fbfl.us April 11, 2021 The City of [...]
Apr
City Building Department takes heat
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 9, 2021 During a two-hour [...]
Apr
Former Charter Review Committee issues statement on City’s special election mail ballot
By Arlene Filkoff Chair of Charter Review Committee April 9, 2021 We understand that there [...]
Apr
FBCC passes 6 ordinances on Final Reading at April 6, 2021 Regular Meeting
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 9, 2021 In addition to [...]
Apr
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “So what projects are in the pipeline for the remainder of this fiscal year?”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 8, 2021 With the end of March [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach extends mask mandate through May 7, 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2021 The Fernandina [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach honors retired Army CSM Teresa V. King
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2021 In recognizing the [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach declares May 2-8, 2021 “Municipal Clerks Week”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Apr
FBCC to adopt decibel meters to measure noise
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 7, 2021 “How loud is [...]
Apr
Commissioner Chip Ross: Digging for Dollars from OHPA
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 6, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Apr
Fernandina “Beach Rangers” ready to begin their third season
Fernandina Beach Police Department April 6, 2021 [...]
Apr
Full and Part-Time jobs available at the City of Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach April 6, 2021 [...]
Apr
Portions of West 3rd Street in Fernandina Beach closed until Wednesday
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release April 5, 2021 West 3rd Street between Tarpon [...]
Apr
Joint meeting of FBCC + School Board = spirit of cooperation
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 4, 2021 The Fernandina [...]
Apr
City of Fernandina Beach alerts community to garbage pickup delay
City of Fernandina Beach April 2, 2021 Portions [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach Police Department recognizes Officer Jarrell Mitchell for five years of service
City of Fernandina Beach Photo courtesy of unseennimages.com April 1, 2021 [...]
Apr
FY2021-22 will be a challenging budget year for Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 1, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Mar
The business of golf – An opportunity to give back
By Alan Prescott March 31, 2021 Today, in response to my last article, I received [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach needs Ocean Rescue Lifeguards
City of Fernandina Beach March 31, 2021 Ocean Rescue lifeguards needed! Must [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department presents awards
Fernandina Beach Police Department March 30, 2021 [...]
Mar
Confused about proposed City Charter amendments?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 29, 2021 By now, [...]
Mar
The business of golf – The role of a PGA Golf Professional
By Alan Prescott March 29, 2021 There are many controversies and opinions about the way [...]
Mar
Main Beach restrooms closed for maintenance until April 2
City of Fernandina Beach March 27, 2021 [...]
Mar
Shooting incident on Jasmine Place
MEDIA RELEASE March 26, 2021 On March 26, 2021, at 11:45 a.m., Officers from [...]
Weekly comments by Dale Martin – ” . . . the people [Peck Center] served deserve to be more appropriately heralded.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 25, 2021 The March, 2021, edition of [...]
Mar
Drive-thru Tree Giveaway for Fernandina Beach residents on April 17
City of Fernandina Beach Media Release March 24, 2021 In celebration of Earth Day, City [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach and volunteers help to strengthen dune system
City of Fernandina Beach March 23, 2021 Volunteers spent a chilly spring Saturday morning planting [...]
Mar
Be careful what you ask for
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 22, 2021 The City of [...]
Mar
Barnabas updates FBCC on programs, challenges
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 22, 2021 At the invitation [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach walk-over #37 almost completed
City of Fernandina Beach March 18, 2021 [...]
FBCC begins looking at Parks & Rec budget planning for FY2021-22
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 19, 2021 “You can’t always [...]
Mar
The Boathouse and City Leaders – An opinion
By Darryl Ford March 19, 2021 My thoughts have been swirling after I was present [...]
Mar
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Beach Access Committee Report anticipated in April
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 18, 2021 Several months ago, I solicited [...]
Mar
The business of golf – ” . . . weekly course maintenance staff education program . . . beneficial . . .”
By Alan Prescott March 18, 2021 Today, I received the most significant reply to my [...]
Mar
Strategic overview of Fernandina Beach Public Works Divisions
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 18, 2021 Fernandina Beach [...]
Mar
No plans to outlaw live music in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 17, 2021 The item generating [...]
Mar
Fernandina Beach monthly budget report for February 2021
Prepared by Pauline Testagrose Fernandina Beach Comptroller March 17, 2021 [The Comptroller presented this report [...]
Mar
The business of golf – The Club Professional
By Alan Prescott March 16, 2021 Today’s article could be a discussion that continues for [...]
Mar
Fernandina Beach Police Capt Jim Norman celebrates 29 years of service
Fernandina Beach Police Department March 15, 2021 [...]
Mar
Get to know City’s new Fernandina Harbor Marina Manager
City of Fernandina Beach March 15, 2021 [...]
Mar
Fernandina Harbor Marina on the upswing
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 13, 2021 The Fernandina Harbor [...]
Mar
2021 Special Mail Ballot Election for City of Fernandina Beach voters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Contact: City Clerk Caroline Best City of Fernandina Beach 204 Ash [...]
Mar
City Manager responds to complaints about the City Building Department
Submitted by Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach March 10, 2021 [The Fernandina Observer and [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach to conduct first mail ballot only election this spring
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 8, 2021 The City of [...]
Mar
There’s a new group in town – “The Fernandina Beach Waterfront Development Citizens’ Authority”
Fernandina Beach Waterfront Development Citizens’ Authority Press Release By Jack Knocke March 8, 2021 Friday, [...]
Mar
Preparing for the FY2021-22 Budget
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 8, 2021 In order to [...]
Mar
FBCC Dog of the Month for March 2021: Biscuit
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 6, 2021 Making her public [...]
Mar
City to assume responsibility for residential yard waste services on April 7
City of Fernandina Beach Submitted by Mary Hamburg March 4, 2021 The City [...]
Mar
With COVID-19 concerns, Sounds on Center sponsors not sure about April event
By Chuck Hall Historic Fernandina Business Association March 5, 2021 Editor’s Note: It appears the [...]
Mar
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Golf course transitions
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 4, 2021 The temporary management and operations [...]
Mar
“The City does not place a value on good design.” – An opinion
By Benjamin Morrison March 4, 2021 “The right question is: what value does a well-designed [...]
Mar
City seeks new owner for historic waterfront warehouse
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 4, 2021 During the March [...]
Mar
Volunteers needed to attack “invasives” on Ocean Avenue
City of Fernandina Beach March 4, 2021 Stop the invasion! City of Fernandina Beach [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach offers online burial site locations
City of Fernandina Beach March 4, 2021 The City of Fernandina now has an online [...]
Mar
FBCC votes 3-2 to kill progress on Bosque Bello columbarium plan
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 3, 2021 Those anticipating progress [...]
Mar
Comp Plan/LDC Working Group Webinar Discussions on Comp Plan Working Draft
Press release Comp Plan/LDC Working Group Amelia Tree Conservancy March 3, 2021 The City and [...]
Mar
Fernandina Beach extends facemask mandate; approves 2021 Sounds On Centre concerts
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 3, 2021 Due to [...]
Mar
City resumes collection of residential yard debris April 7, 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 3, 2021 Fernandina Beach [...]
Mar
The business of golf – “Like many other sports, golf has had its controversies.”
By Alan Prescott March 1, 2021 To say the least, I am a traditionalist when [...]
Mar
City to hold annual Recycle Event, food drive, and tree giveaway – April 17
City of Fernandina Beach February 25, 2021 Fernandina Beach Recycle Event April 17 Event [...]
Feb
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach February 25, 2021 Every year, the City must complete [...]
Feb
Fernandina Police department recognizes early African American law enforcement officers
Fernandina Beach Police Department February 25, 2021 As February is Black History Month, here’s an [...]
Feb
Expect periodic street closing between South 12th and Vernon Streets
City of Fernandina Beach February 24, 2021 [...]
Feb
FBCC considers changes to Ordinances
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 22, 2021 On Second Reading [...]
Feb
City designates North 3rd Street parking space for bicycles and motorcycles
City of Fernandina Beach February 20, 2021 [...]
Feb