Category Archives: City News

BREAKING NEWS: Gasoline now available at Fernandina Harbor Marina

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 14, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin ” . . . more communication platforms . . . yet communication continues to be problematic.”

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach May 14, 2021 I was approached by an [...]

The business of golf – Golf Club manufacturers focus on increasing sales and profits

By Alan Prescott May 13, 2021 ” . . . the owner of the Karsten [...]

Ernie Albert Library – So many books!

City of Fernandina Beach May 14, 2021         When was the last [...]

Simmons Road Park – “Puttings things in perspective”

By Benjamin C. Morrison May 12, 2021     From time to time, I see [...]

Commissioner proposes community garden for 8th & Lime Streets city-owned property

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 11, 2021 Does Fernandina Beach [...]

St Marys Riverkeeper and UNF work to create a “Living Shoreline” on Old Town Fernandina

St Marys Riverkeeper Press Release May 11, 2021 Volunteers from the St. Marys Riverkeeper joined [...]

In memory of a new friend – Philip (Clay) Daniel

By Alan Prescott May 10, 2021 Editor’s Note: Today, the Fernandina Beach Municipal Golf Course [...]

Help keep Fernandina Beach trash under control

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 10, 2021   Despite public [...]

Railroad approves opening Alachua Street crossing in Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 8, 2021 In his Friday [...]

Law Enforcement holds “Torch Run” for Special Olympics

City of Fernandina Beach May 8, 2021

FBCC votes 3-2 authorizing $100K for Vision 2045

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 7, 2021   The City [...]

City of Fernandina Beach receives 19ths national recognition as “Tree City USA”

City of Fernandina Beach May 7, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach has received its [...]

Weekly comments by Dale Martin – “The City is not immune to the labor challenges . . .”

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach May 7, 2021 As you get around town, [...]

Fernandina Beach Noise Ordnance: The Adventure Continues

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2021 The adventure continues.  [...]

City of Fernandina Beach announces death of golf course employee

Fernandina Beach Golf Course May 6, 2021     For those in our golf family, [...]

The business of golf – The golf club market opens up

By Alan Prescott May 6, 2021 Links to previous articles: “The business of golf – [...]

FBCC proclaims “Peace Officers Memorial Day” May 15, “National Police Week” May 9-15

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach Mayor [...]

City will manage municipal golf course for at least a year

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021   Fernandina Beach [...]

FBCC drops face mask mandate

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021   Following in [...]

FBCC proclaims May 2021 “National Preservation Month”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach Mayor [...]

Fernandina City Attorney Tammi Bach receives 2020 Chair Service Award

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]

Amelia Island Comp Plan/LDC working group seeks input

MEDIA RELEASE Submitted by Margaret Kirkland Amelia Tree Conservancy May 4, 2021 May 1, 2021– [...]

After 40 years of service, Fernandina Beach Police Officer steps down

City of Fernandina Beach May 4, 2021   This is Mitch White. Today is a [...]

Young celebrates 10 years with the Fernandina Beach Police Department

City of Fernandina Beach May 3, 2021   This is Danny Young. Today Danny is [...]

DeSantis set to remove local control over mask ordinances?

By Susan Hardee Steger May 3, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis will soon have the ability [...]

The business of golf – ” . . . golf equipment was changing dramatically . . .”

By Alan Prescott May 3, 2021 Links to previous articles: “The business of golf – [...]

A letter to OHPA – “Either pay the tax or produce the records – OHPA’s choice.”

By Chip Ross Private Citizen May 3, 2021 Editor’s Note: For our readers who are [...]

Decisions on funding, Golf Course and Marina debt, confront Fernandina Beach City Commissioners

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 30, 2021 City staff and [...]

The business of golf – Professional jealousy

By Alan Prescott April 29, 2021 Links to previous articles: “The business of golf – [...]

10 questions for Chief Hurley prior to retirement

City of Fernandina Beach April 29, 2021 Editor’s Note: Hats off to the City of [...]

Beach Access Committee delivers its report to the FBCC April 20, 2021

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]

Beach parking issues continue in Fernandina Beach

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2021 Every City of [...]

PEG Committee meets First Quarter goals

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2021   Public, Educational, [...]

City of Fernandina Beach swimming lesson’s registration begins May 3

City of Fernandina Beach April 28, 2021   Registration for swim lessons opens Monday, May [...]

City reports recent increase in illegal dumping

City of Fernandina Beach April 26, 2021

Toptracer at Fernandina Beach Golf Course – “Check out the new games!”

City of Fernandina Beach Press Release April 23, 2021   Toptracer is fun for all [...]

Mark Foxworth to serve as City of Fernandina Beach Chief of Police

City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Submitted by Mary Hamburg Digital Communications Specialist www.fbfl.us April [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – City projects updates: airport, beach walkovers, and more . .

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 23, 2021 Earlier this month, I offered [...]

FBCC proclaims April 2021 “Flood Awareness Month”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021   The City [...]

Follow up to April 6, 2021 Workshop on City Building Department

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021   At the [...]

FBCC divided on use of e-bikes on Egans Creek Greenway

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021   The debate [...]

Fernandina Beach Police Officer Brian Evatt celebrates 13 years of service

Fernandina Beach Police Department April 22, 2021     This is Officer Brian Evatt. Several [...]

Railroad crossing improvements coming to downtown this summer

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 On a 5-0 [...]

Fernandina Beach budget update: March 2021

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021   At the [...]

FBCC honors retiring Police Chief James T. Hurley

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 Despite Covid restrictions, [...]

1 bar, 2 restaurants don’t make a city – An opinion

By Faith Ross City Resident and Former Musician April 19, 2021 Editor’s Note: Faith Ross [...]

The business of golf – “It took 7 nights of sleeping in his car . . .”

By Alan Prescott April 19, 2021 Excerpts from the previous articles and links: “The business [...]

The business of golf – A message of thanks

By Alan Prescott April 16, 2021 “Perhaps the most knowledgeable, capable, and communicative golf course [...]

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 [...]

Fernandina Beach welcomes newest police officer

City of Fernandina Beach April 16, 2021 Pete – Welcome to the community and welcome [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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   [...]

Fernandina Beach receives clean audit report for FY 2019-2020

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 9, 2021 CPA Barbara Boyd [...]

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 [...]

City Building Department takes heat

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 9, 2021 During a two-hour [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Fernandina Beach extends mask mandate through May 7, 2021

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2021   The Fernandina [...]

Fernandina Beach honors retired Army CSM Teresa V. King

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2021 In recognizing the [...]

Fernandina Beach declares May 2-8, 2021 “Municipal Clerks Week”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]

FBCC to adopt decibel meters to measure noise

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 7, 2021 “How loud is [...]

Commissioner Chip Ross: Digging for Dollars from OHPA

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 6, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]

Fernandina “Beach Rangers” ready to begin their third season

Fernandina Beach Police Department April 6, 2021

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 [...]

Joint meeting of FBCC + School Board = spirit of cooperation

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 4, 2021   The Fernandina [...]

City of Fernandina Beach alerts community to garbage pickup delay

City of Fernandina Beach April 2, 2021               Portions [...]