Category Archives: City News
Fernandina Beach Police Department introduces “Beach Ranger Program”
Fernandina Beach Police Department James T. Hurley, Chief Press Release June 5, 2018 9:22 a.m. [...]
Fee, fie, foe … FEMA!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 4, 2018 7:23 p.m. As [...]
City close to clearing permit hurdles, beginning work on marina repairs
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 31, 2018 8:31 a.m. On [...]
Pit Bull attacks therapy dog
By Susan Hardee Steger May 29, 2018 10:00 a.m. “The Pit Bull was on a [...]
Fernandina Beach Building Department Window Closures
May 28, 2018 6:09 p.m. City of Fernandina Beach Notice June 4 – June 8, [...]
St. Michael’s plans for new office receive cool reception from HDC, public
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 25, 2018 1:18 p.m. Several [...]
Transportation projects planned for Fernandina Beach, FY2018/19 to FY 2022/23
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 23, 2018 10:00 a.m. [...]
MLK Center auditorium officially dedicated as Patricia A. Thompson Auditorium
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst On May 22, 2018, the City [...]
FBCC approves program, trust fund for land conservation on First Reading
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 22, 2018 9:00 p.m. Fernandina [...]
Fernandina Beach seeks outside assistance in assessing organization, operations of Parks and Rec Department
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 21, 2018 10:15 a.m. On [...]
What’s happening with Fernandina Beach Main Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2018 9:00 p.m. Executive [...]
FBCC votes to prohibit “jake braking” within city limits
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 20, 2018 8:29 p.m. Signs [...]
Fernandina Beach Police Foundation funds 2 scholarships
Submitted by Steve Filkoff Fernandina Beach Police Foundation May 18, 2018 4:00 p.m. Fernandina Beach [...]
Marina improvement plans continue to move forward at a frustratingly slow pace
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 17, 2018 – 3:15 p.m. [...]
City passes Customary Use Ordinance on First Reading
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 17, 2018 12:49 p.m. On [...]
FBCC approves FLUM amendment, zoning change for 3rd & Gum Street land
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 16, 2018 3:38 p.m. The [...]
Fernandina Beach Proclamations: May 15, 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 16, 2018 12:03 p.m. Memorial [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach May 11, 2018 12:00 a.m. A good friend had [...]
Ross says: It’s time to fix the city marina!
Submitted by Chip Ross Fernandina Beach City Commissioner May 10, 2018 In Northeast Florida and [...]
County’s sole homeless shelter shuts its doors
By Anne H. Oman Reporter-At-Large May 10, 2018 7:08 p.m. “Oh, a storm is threat’ning [...]
Fernandina Beach PAB sets accelerated work schedule for summer months
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 10, 2018 The Planning [...]
NewsWrecker available in local establishments
News Wrecker Press Release Contact: Dave Scott [email protected] May 8, 2018 11:00 a.m. Amelia Island [...]
Fernandina Beach High School Seniors receive awards – Part 1
By Susan Hardee Steger Contact: [email protected] May 7, 2018 9:02 p.m. Editor’s Note: This is [...]
City of Fernandina Beach seeks full time Urban Forestry Inspector/Arborist
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 6, 2018 9:00 p.m. On [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager May 4, 2018 12:00 a.m. As we are now [...]
City Manager email volume
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 3, 2018 11:45 a.m. [...]
Commissioners air differences over job responsibilities
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 3, 2018 10:47 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach City Commission celebrates May with 4 Proclamations
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 3, 2018 9:30 a.m. During [...]
FBCC grants preliminary approval for Amelia Bluff plat
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 2, 2018 3:40 p.m. [...]
Islands Club PUD construction to resume soon with some changes
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 2, 2018 12:56 p.m. The [...]
Another successful city recycling event
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst May 2, 2018 10:21 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach Main Street receives 2018 National Main Street accreditation
Fernandina Beach Main Street Press Release Arlene Filkoff, Executive Director April 30, 2018 4:00 p.m. [...]
City staffer becomes certified Floodplain Manager
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release Contact: Mary Hamburg April 30, 2018 1:00 p.m. Stormwater [...]
A successful City Recycle Day!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 28, 2018 – noon Friends [...]
Mike Lednovich announces candidacy for Group 4, Fernandina Beach City Commission
Submitted by Mike Lednovich [email protected], 714-398-9824 April 26, 2018 5:00 p.m. I live in [...]
FBCC revisits goals set in January 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 25, 2018 12:58 p.m. [...]
April 2018 is Water Conservation Month in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 23, 2018 1:30 p.m. Fernandina [...]
Former First Baptist School to be converted into condominiums
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 20, 2018 – 4:15 p.m. [...]
City Marina update
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 20, 2018 No need [...]
City proclaims April 27 Arbor Day, salutes efforts of Sunrise Rotary Club
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 20, 2018 11:00 a.m. At [...]
Fernandina Beach seeking Design Build Teams to remove/replace Dock 1
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 20, 2018 The City of [...]
FBCC fails to approve zoning change for Amelia Park PUD
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 19, 2018 – 3:30 p.m. [...]
City expresses appreciation to those who helped in beach renourishment
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 19, 2018 – 10:30 a.m. [...]
Beach Ordinance passes on Third Reading
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 18, 2018 – 4:47 p.m. [...]
Bean & Byrd deliver the check: $450K for Fernandina Beach stormwater mitigation
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 18, 2018 Florida Senator Aaron [...]
Beach renourishment update
Provided by Vice Mayor Len Kreger City of Fernandina Beach April 13, 2018 Below is [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach April 13, 2018 12:00 a.m. The Florida League of [...]
HB631 redux: whose dry sand is this?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 12, 2018 12:32 p.m. Adding [...]
OHPA votes to support Fernandina Beach’s request for marina variance
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 12, 2018 4:30 p.m. [...]
Watch MORE local government in action from the comfort of your home beginning in May
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 11, 2018 1:00 a.m. Good [...]
New business & building report: March 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 9, 2018 10:45 a.m. The [...]
HB631: No impact on Fernandina Beach’s public beach access
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 6, 2018 One of [...]
FBCC discusses priorities, timing for city goals
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 5, 2018 1:54 p.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach proclamation and a board appointment: April 3, 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 5, 2018 9:00 a.m. Katie [...]
Water rescue at American Beach Park
City of Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue Press Release Ty Silcox, Fire Chief April 5, 2018 [...]
City, USACE appear to have found a way forward to repair marina attenuator
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 4, 2018 6:00 p.m. [...]
FBCC approves 2 ordinances on Third Reading
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 4, 2018 1:57 p.m. [...]
FBCC names MLK Recreation Center auditorium for Patricia A. Thompson
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 4, 2018 At their [...]
Progress on construction of Fernandina Municipal Airport Terminal
Photos and information Courtesy of Chris Whelan April 4, 2018 4:06 p.m. Painting is taking [...]
Fernandina Beach announces schedule for FY 2018-19 city budget preparation
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst April 2, 2018 7:15 p.m. [...]
FBCC approves airport terminal Change Order 2 on 4-1 vote
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 26, 2018 4:39 p.m. [...]
Task Force working to eliminate beach litter on Amelia Island beaches
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 23, 2018 Toby Tovar and [...]
Girl Scouts honored in Fernandina Beach; prepare for summer camps
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 23, 2018 At the March [...]
City seeks grant for Simmons Road park
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 22, 2018 7:57 p.m. There [...]
Newsracks: FBCC finally says it’s time to serve these whines
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 22, 2018 It took our [...]
Avfuel Brands New Amelia Island FBO
AvFuel Corporation MEDIA RELEASE March 22, 2018 12:00 p.m Avfuel welcomes Bent Wing Flight Services, [...]
Sadler Road beach parking probably to remain at 600 feet
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 21, 2018 8:24 p.m. Although [...]
Friends of Bosque Bello meet to begin forming organization
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 29, 2018 5:00 p.m. Close [...]
Simmons Road Proposed Small Park Public Meetings
City of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department Press Release Submitted by Mary Hamburg March [...]
Who runs the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 19, 2018 9:00 a.m. [...]
HDC issues finding of Demolition by Neglect on Standard Marine Building
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 16 2018 1:14 p.m. Fernandina [...]
Friends of Bosque Bello will meet March 17, 2018 at Library
March 15, 2018 8:12 p.m. For more information, email [email protected]. [...]
City seeks OHPA support to move navigation channel westward
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 14, 2018 1:27 p.m. The [...]
New Business & Building Report: February 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 11, 2018 6:00 p.m. [...]
First Coast Railroad on board to proceed with opening Alachua crossing
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 9, 2018 9:06 a.m. City [...]