Category Archives: City News
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 [...]
FBCC amends variance prohibitions; 3rd Reading of Ordinance required
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 8, 2018 6:00 p.m. Despite [...]
FBCC discusses Local Mitigation Strategy and soundness of existing seawall
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 8, 2018 5:08 p.m. At [...]
Ross proposes extensive changes to beach portions of city code
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 8, 2018 – 11:23 a.m. [...]
City Marina updates: grants, northward development, moving the channel
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2018 At their March [...]
Get ready, set, run for city commission in 2018!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 7, 2018 5:10 p.m. [...]
Beach renourishment set to begin
Submitted by Vice Mayor Len Kreger Fernandina Beach City Commission March 7, 2018 2:09 p.m. [...]
8 Flags Aviation D/B/A Bent Wing Flight Services new Fixed Based Operator April 1
Bent Wing Flight Services Press Release Contact: Kathryn Echard [email protected] (904) 400-3334 March 6, 2018 [...]
F4U Corsair – “Whistling Death”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 4, 2018 5:46 p.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach Police Foundation kicks off fundraiser
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 2, 2018 Although they have [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager March 2, 2018 12:00 p.m. The City Commission conducted a workshop [...]
FBCC offers sympathy, but avoids specifics to reduce gun violence
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 1, 2018 8:24 a.m. [...]
Fernandina citizens will see lower trash pick up rates beginning this summer
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst March 1, 2018 9:00 a.m. Good [...]
Code Enforcement in the City of Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 28, 2018 9:17 a.m. Code [...]
Catch the wave — Ride the Island Hopper!
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 27, 2018 6:15 a.m. [...]
Two FBCC meetings on tomorrow’s calendar, February 27, 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 26, 2018 – 2:18 p.m. [...]
Two ordinances propose changes for Special Events in Fernandina Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 26, 2018 – 10:06 a.m. [...]
What does the City Charter say about separation of powers?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 26, 2018 6:20 a.m. Over [...]
Moving forward [?] on Alachua Crossing and Front Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 23, 2018 4:49 p.m. [...]
The changing face of downtown Atlantic Avenue
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 23, 2018 – 2:30 p.m. [...]
Rumble on Main Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 22, 2018 6:34 p.m. [...]
City and Corps in stand off over permit to repair marina
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 22, 2018 – 7:30 a.m. [...]
FBCC Proclamations and Board Appointments: February 20, 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 21, 2018 1:00 p.m. [...]
FBCC to City Manager: Enforce the code
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 21, 2018 – 1:01 p.m. [...]
Aerial photos of FBMA terminal under construction
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 19, 2018 In his Friday [...]
Coming together to preserve Bosque Bello Cemetery
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 18, 2018 5:38 p.m. About [...]
Spotlight on the Fernandina Beach Planning Department
Sent to FBCC by Kelly Gibson, Planning Manager City of Fernandina Beach February 16, 2017 [...]
Unleashed Dog on the Beach – Fine Upheld
February 16, 2018 2:34 p.m. ORDER OF SPECIAL MAGISTRATE CODE ENFORCEMENT CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH, [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach February 16, 2018 12:00 p.m. A few weeks ago, [...]
Communications with Cops Initiative: February 17 at MLK Center
Submitted by Wayne Peterson Elm Street Sportsman Association February 15, 2018 10:00 a.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach Main Street appears to have a future
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 14, 2018 3:10 p.m. [...]
Dollar Tree to relocate
Press Release Colliers International Northeast Florida Submitted by Natalie DeYoung Director of Communications and Public [...]
New business and building report: January 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 13, 2018 8:00 a.m. [...]
A new Harvard University connection
February 13, 2018 7:26 p.m. Editor’s Note: Years ago when Fernandina locals heard the name [...]
Heads up on 2018 local elections
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 12, 2018 11:48 a.m. Nassau [...]
Preserve Bosque Bello Cemetery
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 11, 2018 5:00 p.m. Recent [...]
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport Terminal takes shape
Information and Photos Courtesy of Chris Whelan February 11, 2018 4:24 p.m. Chris Whelan is [...]
Beach renourishment, sand pumping slated to begin March 1, 2018
Submitted by Len Kreger Fernandina Beach Vice Mayor February 8, 2018 – 1:32 p.m. A [...]
FBCC wants to hear variance cases for lot combinations in Job Opportunity Areas along S. Fletcher Ave.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 8, 2018 – 12:54 p.m. [...]
FCCMA recognizes Fernandina Beach for 95 years of council-manager form of government
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 8, 2018 10:00 a.m. [...]
FBCC approves 8 Heritage Trees; Committee will address problems with current tree ordinance
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 7, 2018 8:40 p.m. At [...]
Beach parking at Sadler Road Beach Access: 300 or 600 feet?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 7, 2018 2:05 p.m. [...]
Congratulations Nassau County Fire Rescue!
By Sabrina Robertson from The Nassau County Insider February 6, 2018 10:00 a.m. The 4th Annual [...]
Envisioning the future of 9th Street
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analysr February 5, 2018 – 10:35 a.m. [...]
Annual Fernandina Beach Police Department awards banquet
Submitted by Chief James Hurley Fernandina Beach Police Department February 2, 2018 10:22 a.m. On [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach February 2, 2018 12:00 a.m. Congratulations to Ms. Janice [...]
Garbage in, garbage out
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 1, 2018 9:17 a.m. “Jeremiah [...]
Harden announces official name change to Amelia Island Office and honors Ferreira Family with donation to Nassau County Council on Aging
Harden Press Release Submitted by Ashley DeLance February 1, 2018 1:00 p.m. Harden, a proven [...]
Progress continues at Fernandina Airport
Photos and information provided by Chris Whelan January 30, 2018 4:38 p.m. Chris Whelan, area [...]
Fernandina Beach City Commission discusses vision/goals for 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 26, 2018 9:30 a.m. [...]
FBCC moves ahead on marina design criteria
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 26, 2018 3:01 p.m. At [...]
Next phase of beach renourishment underway
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 25, 2018 9:52 a.m. Fernandina [...]
Understanding your city taxes
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 22, 2018 5:15 p.m. Many [...]
FBCC Special Meeting following Goals Workshop on January 24, 2018
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 22, 2018 2:06 p.m. [...]
HDC to townhouse developers: go back to drawing board
Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 19, 2018 1:09 p.m. At the January [...]
Recruiting to fill city board vacancies
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 18, 2018 11:28 a.m. [...]
FBCC talks trails, marina walkway and new trash contract
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 17, 2018 3:37 p.m. [...]
New business & building report: December 2017
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 10, 2018 3:42 p.m. The [...]
Rep. Byrd files bill to fund Amelia River shoreline stabilization
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 9, 2018 6:28 p.m. [...]
Fernandina Beach Police Department Awarded Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant
City of Fernandina Beach MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Mary Hamburg (904) 310-3102 January 4, 2018 10:30 [...]
FBCC kicks off 2018 with much discussion on marina, Alachua crossing
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 3, 2017 2:30 p.m. [...]
Vice Mayor Len Kreger: Shore stabilization must precede waterfront park plans
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 3, 2018 9:33 a.m. Vice [...]
Fernandina Beach names 9 to list of Heritage Trees
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 3, 2018 12:42 p.m. Trees [...]
Next step for city marina repairs: develop design criteria package
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 2, 2018 8:00 a.m. [...]
U.S. Naval Station Kings Bay dredging and Fernandina Beach renourishment start soon
Army Corps of Engineers Media Release Contact: Amanda Parker 904-614-2240 [email protected] January 2, 2017 2:00 [...]
FDOT makes it official: agreement to open Alachua rail crossing
January 1, 2018 6:43 p.m. [...]
Vice Mayor lists goals for January 24 FBCC Goal Setting & Visioning Session
Submitted by Len Kreger Vice Mayor, City of Fernandina Beach January 1, 2018 6:26 p.m. [...]
Update on city’s Love Your Neighbor Donation Program
City of Fernandina Beach MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Mary Hamburg (904) 310-3102 January 1, 2017 6:23 [...]
Cathy Sabattini named 2017 Fernandina Beach Employee of the Year
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 22, 2017 1:32 p.m. At [...]
FAA nixes thoughts of RV park on Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport property
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 22, 2017 12:23 p.m. [...]
“Public safety = number 1 priority, ” says Fernandina Beach Mayor John Miller.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 21, 2017 2:34 p.m. [...]
Marina repairs delayed; airport terminal construction on track
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 21, 2017 12:44 p.m. The [...]
AAC recommends adding RV park as new use for non-aviation land at airport
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 15, 2017 11:38 a.m. [...]
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 15, 2017 12:00 a.m. Last Friday, as the [...]