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 [...]
May
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 [...]
May
The business of golf – Golf Club manufacturers focus on increasing sales and profits
By Alan Prescott May 13, 2021 ” . . . the owner of the Karsten [...]
May
Ernie Albert Library – So many books!
City of Fernandina Beach May 14, 2021 When was the last [...]
May
Simmons Road Park – “Puttings things in perspective”
By Benjamin C. Morrison May 12, 2021 From time to time, I see [...]
May
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 [...]
May
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 [...]
May
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 [...]
May
Help keep Fernandina Beach trash under control
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 10, 2021 Despite public [...]
May
Railroad approves opening Alachua Street crossing in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 8, 2021 In his Friday [...]
May
FBCC votes 3-2 authorizing $100K for Vision 2045
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 7, 2021 The City [...]
May
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, [...]
May
Fernandina Beach Noise Ordnance: The Adventure Continues
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2021 The adventure continues. [...]
May
City of Fernandina Beach announces death of golf course employee
Fernandina Beach Golf Course May 6, 2021 For those in our golf family, [...]
May
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 [...]
May
City will manage municipal golf course for at least a year
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach [...]
May
FBCC drops face mask mandate
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Following in [...]
May
FBCC proclaims May 2021 “National Preservation Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach Mayor [...]
May
Fernandina City Attorney Tammi Bach receives 2020 Chair Service Award
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 5, 2021 Fernandina Beach City [...]
May
Amelia Island Comp Plan/LDC working group seeks input
MEDIA RELEASE Submitted by Margaret Kirkland Amelia Tree Conservancy May 4, 2021 May 1, 2021– [...]
May
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 [...]
May
Young celebrates 10 years with the Fernandina Beach Police Department
City of Fernandina Beach May 3, 2021 This is Danny Young. Today Danny is [...]
May
DeSantis set to remove local control over mask ordinances?
By Susan Hardee Steger May 3, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis will soon have the ability [...]
May
The business of golf – ” . . . golf equipment was changing dramatically . . .”
By Alan Prescott May 3, 2021 Links to previous articles: “The business of golf – [...]
May
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 [...]
May
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 [...]
Apr
The business of golf – Professional jealousy
By Alan Prescott April 29, 2021 Links to previous articles: “The business of golf – [...]
Apr
10 questions for Chief Hurley prior to retirement
City of Fernandina Beach April 29, 2021 Editor’s Note: Hats off to the City of [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
Beach parking issues continue in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2021 Every City of [...]
Apr
PEG Committee meets First Quarter goals
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2021 Public, Educational, [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
FBCC proclaims April 2021 “Flood Awareness Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021 The City [...]
Apr
Follow up to April 6, 2021 Workshop on City Building Department
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021 At the [...]
Apr
FBCC divided on use of e-bikes on Egans Creek Greenway
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 22, 2021 The debate [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach Police Officer Brian Evatt celebrates 13 years of service
Fernandina Beach Police Department April 22, 2021 This is Officer Brian Evatt. Several [...]
Apr
Railroad crossing improvements coming to downtown this summer
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 On a 5-0 [...]
Apr
Fernandina Beach budget update: March 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 At the [...]
Apr
FBCC honors retiring Police Chief James T. Hurley
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 21, 2021 Despite Covid restrictions, [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
The business of golf – A message of thanks
By Alan Prescott April 16, 2021 “Perhaps the most knowledgeable, capable, and communicative golf course [...]
Apr
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