Category Archives: City News

City appears close to purchasing 2 lots for conservation purposes

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 12:45 p.m. In [...]

FBCC honors 4 with proclamations at March 5, 2019 Regular Meeting

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 11:30 a.m. Amelia [...]

FBCC restarts Main Beach Boardwalk work, approves moving forward on beach walkovers

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 – 10:50 a.m. [...]

Fernandina Beach places 30th among affordable American beaches

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2019 9:30 a.m. The [...]

New look coming soon for Centre Street signage

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 6, 2019 5:00 p.m. Via [...]

What the cluck?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 6, 2019 4:16 p.m. New [...]

Suspicious early morning commercial structure fire on Sadler Road

City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department Press Release Ty Silcox, Fire Chief March 1, 2019 [...]

City to halt live streaming of FBCC meetings this spring

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 28, 2019 12:35 p.m. People [...]

Amelia Bluff – To be or not to be and other questions

By Adam Kaufman February 25, 2019 9:30 p.m. During the last few days I have [...]

Update on marina progress, costs

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 25, 2019 While persistent coastal [...]

City will co-sponsor 5 Centre Street events in 2019; Main Street will co-sponsor 4

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 24, 2019   At their [...]

Sadler Road Beach Access will close to motor vehicles February 25-March 1

City of Fernandina Beach MEDIA RELEASE February 22, 2018 Due to the beach re-nourishment project, [...]

City awards airport consultant contract to Passero Associates LLC

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 22, 2019 The Fernandina Beach [...]

It’s official: FBCC has annexed Crane Island into the city.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 22, 2019 Crane Island is [...]

Amelia Bluff controversy continues; stop work order issued

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 21, 2019 [NOTE: This morning [...]

FBCC votes down amended floodplain ordinance on 4-1 vote

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 20, 2019 Although the Fernandina [...]

City of Fernandina Beach Proclamations: February 19, 2019

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 20, 2019   Recognizing Sean [...]

Changes to the 100 block of North 2nd Street maybe coming . . .

By Susan Hardee Steger February 7, 2018 1:10 p.m. Commissioners at the Fernandina Beach City [...]

FBCC begins visioning and strategizing for FY2020

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 4, 2019 11:00 a.m. On [...]

Whither Parks and Rec? Consultant suggests changes.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 1, 2019 11:44 a.m.   [...]

Sounds On Centre good to go for 2019

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 31, 2019 10:00 a.m.   [...]

City staff to FBCC: We need a decision on paid beach parking.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 30, 2019 – 8:24 p.m. [...]

Sounds on Centre update

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 25, 2019 12:32 p.m. Fernandina [...]

City progress on waterfront infrastructure improvements

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 24, 2019 9:55 a.m. The [...]

Another city commission; another waterfront workshop

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 23, 2019 7:41 p.m.   [...]

FBCC considers added changes to city’s Auxiliary Dwelling Unit code

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 18, 2019 12:39 p.m. At [...]

FBCC recognizes local educator for achievement

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 18, 2019 11:08 a.m. At [...]

No more trashy beaches!

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 16, 2019 7:53 p.m. Arguably [...]

City to celebrate Arbor Day Friday

January 16, 2019 3:00 p.m. [...]

Ongoing work at Fernandina Harbor Marina

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 13, 2019 7:36 p.m. Contract [...]

Fernandina Beach Quarterly Litigation Report

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 7, 2019 City Attorney Tammi [...]

Don’t expect to find documents on the city website.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 10, 2019 2:00 p.m. Those [...]

City of Fernandina Beach seeks new Building Official

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 9, 2019 9:00 p.m. With [...]

Local Firefighters and Public Safety personnel help battle muscular dystrophy.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 8, 2019 11:00 a.m. Thanks [...]

More trash talk

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 7, 2019 12:00 p.m. City [...]

Fernandina Beach City Commission rings in 2019 with light agenda

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January  5, 2019 Even with a [...]

Local Man Charged with Threatening Mass Shooting at Fernandina Beach High School

Fernandina Beach Police Department Media Release January 5, 2019 Earlier this morning Investigators from the [...]

To bag and bundle yard waste — or not?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 3, 2019 7:00 p.m. Under [...]

FBCC delivers two end-of-year Proclamations

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 20, 2018 At their final [...]

New Commission; old problems

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 19, 2018 5:28 p.m.   [...]

New year with a new city commission

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 19, 2018 11:52 a.m. The [...]

Work progressing in city marina’s south basin

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 15, 2018 1:16 p.m.   [...]

TRC advises applicants on next steps in moving projects forward

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 14, 2018 11:18 a.m. The [...]

Three projects moving to finalize building permits

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 14, 2018 12:30 p.m. Three [...]

Thoughts on possible election changes for Fernandina Beach: an opinion

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 12, 2018 2:53 p.m. As [...]

Fernandina Beach Main Street continues making improvements to downtown.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 10, 2018 5:00 p.m. Fernandina [...]

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Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 9, 2018 4:00 p.m. As [...]

Fernandina Beach to pursue acquiring land for conservation

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 6, 2018 5:34 p.m. When [...]

Fernandina Beach accepts donations of 3 parcels for conservation/recreation

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 6, 2018 6:25 a.m.   [...]

Commissioner Roy G. Smith has left the building

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 5, 2018 3:07 p.m. Roy [...]

Decision on paid beach parking awaits New Year and new FBCC

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 21, 2018 The Fernandina Beach [...]

Fernandina Beach releases final report on city historic resources

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 13, 2018 The City of [...]

Construction barge in place; marina attenuator work to begin Monday

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 16, 2018 – 4:30 p.m. [...]

Marlin & Barrel Distillery Announces Limited Release of Straight Bourbon Whiskey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Roger Morenc Marlin & Barrel November 16, 2018 3:00 p.m. Fernandina Beach, [...]

Weekly comments from Dale Martin

By Dale Martin City Manager November 16, 2018 12:00 a.m. In this brief interlude between [...]

WestRock celebrates 80th anniversary of Fernandina Beach mill

By Susan Hardee Steger November 12, 2018 WestRock, the first paper mill to be built [...]

Crane Island Announces Plans for the 2019 Southern Living Idea House

MEDIA RELEASE The Wilbert Group November 14, 2018 4:00 p.m.   AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA (Nov. [...]

Status report on 2018 FBCC goals for the city

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 13, 2018 During their 2018 [...]

Fernandina Beach seeks interest in riverfront redevelopment opportunity

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 13, 2018 11:35 a.m. The [...]

City announces upcoming office closures and board meeting cancellations

Submitted by Kelly Gibson Fernandina Beach Planning Manager November 12, 2018 3:30 p.m. PLANNING OFFICES [...]

FBCC sets local priorities for 2019 FL Legislative Session

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 12, 2018 9:00 a.m. The [...]

Hotel plans for former nursing home site moving forward

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 9, 2018 12:15 a.m. The [...]

City proclaims November “National American Indian Heritage Month”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 9, 2018 3:00 p.m. Cara [...]

FBCC approves second marina contract; work could begin as soon as next week

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 8, 2018 5:41 p.m. As [...]

Fernandina Harbor Seawall Assessment

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 8, 2018 12:48 p.m. The [...]

Sitting down for a chat with Fernandina Beach’s City Manager Dale Martin

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 7, 2018 5:15 p.m.   [...]

In gesture of solidarity, St Peters reaches out to local Jewish community

By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large November 5, 2018 1:10 p.m. “This service will be somewhat [...]

Work on Fernandina Harbor Marina south basin may begin soon

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 3, 2018 In a letter [...]

City receives 3 bids to dredge, reconfigure south marina basin

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 30, 2018 11:35 a.m.   [...]

8th Street tree removal slated for next week

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 26, 2018 5:49 p.m. UPDATE [...]

TDK breaks ground at 14th & Lime for Vintage Amelia Island

MEDIA RELEASE October 26, 2018 MURFREESBORO, TN – Tim Keach, CEO of TDK, announced today [...]

In a “Community Conversation”, A Recovering Addict Tells Her Story, and an Ex-Firefighter Tells Group to “Get Your Hands on NARCAN®”

By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large October 24, 2018 6:40 a.m. The thirty-or-so attendees at Starting [...]

OHPA, WTF agree to contract terms

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 20, 2018 4:29 p.m. After [...]

Mayor Declares November “Right Whale Month” in Fernandina Beach

MEDIA RELEASE City of Fernandina Beach October 19, 2018 3:00 p.m. On November 2, 2018, [...]