Category Archives: City News
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Volunteers define our community
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 17, 2020 Next week is National Volunteer Week. [...]
Apr
Get ready for a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog & Officer Hopps – April 19 in Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department April 16, 2020 Sparky the Fire Dog & Officer [...]
Apr
Drive-thru Farmers’ Market takes place April 18 at 14th & Lime – Order ahead
City of Fernandina Beach April 16, 2020 Our Downtown Farmers Market will be conducting a [...]
Apr
The City of Fernandina Beach delivers!
Fernandina Beach Mayor John Miller wasted no time in delivering sizable checks to local agencies [...]
Apr
FBCC amending Tree Ordinance to provide more protection, increased fines for violators
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 10, 2020 [Note that the [...]
Apr
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “This great Nation will endure as it has endured . . .”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 10., 2020 Another week of coronavirus comes [...]
Apr
FBCC votes 5-0 to aid food provision to needy during Covid-19 pandemic
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2020 At the urging [...]
Apr
To spend or not to spend? That is the question.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Apr
“Live from Fernandina: It’s Tuesday Nite!”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 8, 2020 It was a [...]
Apr
Vice Mayor Kreger reminds community of importance of responding to census
Len Kreger Vice Mayor Fernandina Beach April 7 2020 Importance of responding to your Census [...]
Apr
COVID-19 and City Spending – An opinion
By Chip Ross Fernandina Beach City Commissioner April 5, 2020 The impacts of COVID-19 are [...]
Apr
North Florida Land Trust is making changes to meet growing preservation demands
North Floirda Land Trust Press Release April 4, 2020 The organization has repositioned some staff [...]
Apr
A secret garden . . .
By Clyde and Elizabeth Wilkes April 1, 2020 Libby’s Garden Amelia Park, Fernandina Beach, [...]
Apr
Agenda for first Fernandina Beach virtual City Commission Meeting on April 7, 2020
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 3, 2020 Due to Covid-19 [...]
Apr
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – “Safer at Home Order”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 3, 2020 We are all about to [...]
Apr
3 Fernandina Beach firefighters quarantined for Covid-19 exposure
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 2, 2020 The Fernandina [...]
Apr
Nassau County alerts public to Florida’s recently enacted “Stay at Home Order”
Nassau County Board of Commissioners Press Release Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer [email protected] April [...]
Apr
FLAPOL reports Gov DeSantis to issue “stay-at-home” order
FLAPOL By Renzo Downey April 1, 2020 Gov. Ron DeSantis issues stay-at-home order for Florida [...]
Apr
During Nassau County Board meeting Langley estimates drastic decline in taxable lodging revenue
By Cindy Jackson Reporter April 1, 2020 “Langley began by stating the budget for this [...]
Apr
A message from the Fernandina Beach Building Official
from Stephen Bechman City of Fernandina Beach Building Official April 1, 2020 Although the City [...]
Apr
Few to admire the beautiful bottle brush tree on Centre Street Fernandina
By Carrollee Addams April 1, 2020 [...]
Apr
Morning Florida Dept of Health Update shows 11 cases of Coronavirus in Nassau County
Florida Dept of Health April 1, 2020 [...]
Apr
Portion of North 15th to be closed for stormwater improvements
City of Fernandina Beach April 1, 2020 [...]
Apr
FL Dept of Health issues update – Nassau County cases now at 10
Florida Dept of Health March 31, 2020 Nassau County positive cases of Coronavirus now at [...]
Mar
Social Distancing – A sobering Monte Wolverton cartoon
A Monte Wolverton Cartoon March 31, 2020 Editor’s Note: We thank Chip Ross for sending [...]
Mar
A salute to Jim Thomas on his 99th birthday
By Susan Hardee Steger Photos courtesy of Kathryn K. Bynum March 31, 2020 A quiet [...]
Mar
Free MEDICARE consultations available through U of Florida/IFAS
U of Florida/IFAS Submitted by Annie Sparkle March 31, 2020 UNBIASED HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE Medicare [...]
Mar
Florida Dept of Health evening update – March 30
Information from Florida Dept of Health March 30, 2020 Editor’s Note: Florida Dept of Health [...]
Mar
Nassau County Commissioners discuss beach opening
By Cindy Jackson Reporter March 30, 2020 Board of County Commissioners Chair Daniel Leeper called [...]
Mar
Nassau Council on Aging announces NassauTRANSIT operational change
Nassau Council on Aging Contact: Liz Dunn [email protected]/ March 30, 2020 NassauTRANSIT Offers Same-day Paratransit [...]
Mar
NCSD Instructional Personnel Recruitment Fair canceled
Nassau County School District MEDIA RELEASE March 30, 2020 Out of an abundance of caution, [...]
I-95 Southbound ramp to U.S. 17 closed during “Coronavirus activities”
FDOT Press Release March 30, 2020 Nassau County – The I-95 Southbound ramp to U.S. [...]
Mar
Florida Dept of Health provides Coronavirus update- March 29
Florida Dept of Health March 29, 2020 Editor’s Note: Nassau County cases of Coronavirus continue [...]
Mar
New sidewalk almost complete
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 28, 2020 The long awaited [...]
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Joe Winston March 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Joe moved to Amelia Island in 1994. [...]
Mar
Florida Dept of Health reports increase in Nassau County Coronavirus cases – Two hospitalized
Information from Florida Dept of Health March 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Coronavirus cases increased in [...]
Setting the record straight on activity at the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport during coronavirus times
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 27, 2020 Various rumors have [...]
Mar
Friday, March 27 last day to participate in Piano Day Amelia Island – Virtual Celebration begins Satuday
March 27, 2020 Local Event Organized by Stéphane Pitois Piano Day Amelia Island March 24, [...]
Mar
Florida expands Coronavirus testing
Information from Florida Dept of Health March 26, 2020 The following information was obtained through [...]
Mar
New to You Barnabas Retail Store to temporarily close beginning March 27
Barnabas Center Media Release Contact: Alexandra Winsor Communications Manager 904-261-7000 ext. 108 March 26, 2020 [...]
Mar
So how are local arts and culture organizations coping?
By Anne H Oman Reporter-At-Large March 25, 2020 The Covid-19 virus has cost the nation’s [...]
Centre Street business update
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 25, 2020 Fernandina Beach Main [...]
City Commissioner (and ER doctor) Chip Ross speaks out
Submitted by Commissioner Chip Ross City of Fernandina Beach March 22, 2020 This is an [...]
City beaches to close at 5:00 p.m. today, March 21, 2020
From City Manager Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach March 21, 2020 – 2:43 pm [...]
A message from Vice Mayor Len Kreger
From Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor Len Kreger March 21, 2020 It s rare that I [...]
Seaside Park (Sadler Road) Vehicle Access Closed
From Mr. Dale L. Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach March 20, 2020 Despite continuing public [...]
Mar
A visit to Fort Clinch State Park during the Coronavirus
By Susan Hardee Steger March 20, 2020 Update: The Florida Park Service closed Fort Clinch [...]
Mar
City of Fernandina Beach declares State of Emergency due to Covid-19 virus
The Resolution below was signed into law by Fernandina Beach Mayor John Miller on March [...]
What one family owned restaurant is doing in the era of the Coronavirus . . .
By Susan Hardee Steger March 18, 2020 After reading about restaurants adjusting to life during [...]
City Building Dept. to change inspection procedures March 23
March 19, 2020 Effective March 23, 2020, the City of Fernandina Beach Building Department will [...]
Recycling Day in Fernandina Beach postponed
March 17, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach has announced that its Recycling and Hazardous [...]
Fernandina Beach announces COVID-19 related changes to permitting process effective March 23
City of Fernandina Beach March 19, 2020 Effective March 23, 2020, the City of Fernandina [...]
Important announcement from the Fernandina Beach Utility Billing Department
March 16, 2020 “In an effort to assist our community during the current health concerns, [...]
City of Fernandina Beach announces Parks & Recreation cancellations
March 16, 2020 Effective tomorrow, all Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation sponsored childcare services, after-school [...]
Breaking News from City of Fernandina Beach
March 16, 2020 City Manager Dale Martin announced in an email at 10:53 this morning: [...]
Fernandina Beach seeks private provider for building plan review, inspection services
March 15, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach is seeking interested contractors to provide staffing [...]
City today issues RFP 2020-02: Marina Management and/or Leasing
City of Fernandina Beach Bid Postings March 11, 2020 The City of Fernandina Beach will [...]
Kristy Benjamin named BCG Food & Beverage Operation Manager of the Year
Submitted by Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager March 9, 2020 Ms. Kristy Benjamin, Food [...]
Sunrise Rotary fosters leadership training in local schools
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 5, 2020 Amelia Island’s Sunrise [...]
City Land Conservation Fund receives two donations from local organizations
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 5, 2020 Two local organizations [...]
Weekly Comments from Dale Martin
Submitted by City Manager Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach February 28, 2020 At the [...]
Fernandina Beach Police arrest robbery suspects
Submitted by Chief James T. Hurley Fernandina Beach Police Department February 27, 2020 During the [...]
FBCC, HDC discuss recent Old Town complaints in joint workshop
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 24, 2020 Navigating any jurisdiction’s [...]
Fernandina Harbor Marina Re-Opens after Extensive Remediation following 2016’s Hurricane Matthew
24 February 2020, Fernandina Beach, Florida Westrec Marinas and the City of Fernandina Beach, Florida [...]
HDC highlights 6 properties of concern/opportunity for downtown Historic District
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 24, 2020 The Historic District [...]
New bid posting for Fernandina Beach City Hall space needs assessment and design
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 21, 2020 The City of [...]
FBCC, School Board share concerns in joint meeting
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 21, 2020 The Fernandina Beach [...]
Weekly Comments From Dale Martin
Submitted by City Manager Dale Martin City of Fernandina Beach February 21, 2020 Through various [...]
Short term rental property owners in Fernandina Beach: take heart!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 19, 2020 Although the Florida [...]
Generous Conservation Trust Fund Donation and Matching Program Opportunity
City of Fernandina Beach Planning and Conservation Department MEDIA RELEASE February 19, 2020 The City’s [...]
Change coming for problem property on 8th Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 13, 2020 For years the [...]
Long-stalled Standard Marine property development reappears on horizon
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 13, 2020 “Is this a [...]
FBCC discusses waterfront park and marina concerns
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 12, 2020 Once again, the [...]
FBCC discusses conservation land acquisition ballot measure(s)
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 12, 2020 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Fernandina Beach Charter Review Committee makes progress
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 11, 2020 The Charter Review [...]