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Fernandina Beach Police dispels rumors of violence

Fernandina Beach Police Department December 17, 2021 We have received several inquiries concerning rumors of [...]

17
Dec
Weekly comments by Dale Martin – An opportunity to learn how local government functions

By Dale Martin December 17, 2021 Earlier this week, several local officials (Mayor Michael Lednovich, [...]

16
Dec
Arrest made in South 13th Street homicide – Updated information

Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by Jeff Tambasco, Deputy Chief December 16, 2021 [...]

2 Comments

16
Dec
Final Farmers and Arts Market Place in 2021 to be held this Saturday

Fernandina Market Place December 16, 2021 Enjoy the final Market Place farmers and arts markets [...]

16
Dec
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue saves life

Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Department December 16, 2021 Engine 1 & Rescue 1 were dispatched to [...]

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16
Dec
FBHS students rewarded because “Character Counts”

Fernandina Beach Police Department December 15, 2021       Our officers are always on [...]

15
Dec
City to host Blood Drive – Dec 20

City of Fernandina Beach December 14, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach is hosting a [...]

14
Dec
The business of golf – ” . . . a watershed event”

By Alan Prescott December 14, 2021 ” . . . I have heard very positive [...]

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14
Dec
The FBCC marches on …

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 13, 2021   During the [...]

13
Dec
Oasis/Fernandina Weekly Navigation Report for week ending December 5, 2021

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12
Dec
Leopard attempts but fails to change spots – What are OHPA’s intentions?

By Tammi Kosack December 10, 2021 Back to (contentious) business as usual between Ocean Highway [...]

5 Comments

10
Dec
Who’s on first?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 10, 2021   Several meetings [...]

1 Comment

10
Dec
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha …

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 10, 2021 The Fernandina Beach [...]

10
Dec
City Police to hold Shop With Cops on Dec 15

Fernandina Beach Police Department December 10, 2021 The Fernandina Beach Police Department will hold its [...]

10
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Update on city projects, boards, and more . . .

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 10, 2021 Despite the frequent restfulness of [...]

09
Dec
Another waterfront park plan bites the dust

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 9, 2021 The Fernandina Beach [...]

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09
Dec
Oasis/Fernandina Harbor Marina report for week ending November 28, 2021

December 9, 2021 [...]

09
Dec
City encourages feedback during public comment period on “Envisioning our Future; Draft Vision 2045”

City of Fernandina Beach Contact: Kelly Gibson 904-310-3480 December 9, 2021 The City of Fernandina [...]

09
Dec
Don’t forget “Food Truck Saturday!”

City of Fernandina Beach December 9, 2021 [...]

09
Dec
Fernandina Beach Police celebrates 23 years of service with Officer Hank Lee

Fernandina Beach Police Department December 8, 2021       This is Officer Hank Lee. [...]

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08
Dec
Rehabilitation of stormwater system on Ash Street between 8th & 5th streets Wednesday evening

City of Fernandina Beach December 8, 2021   Contractors will be working on rehabilitation of [...]

08
Dec
“Food truck Saturday” December 11 at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport

City of Fernandina Beach, December 7, 2021 [...]

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07
Dec
Public comment period on 2045 Community Vision begins December 8

City of Fernandina Beach December 7, 2021   The Planning Advisory Board (PAB) will have [...]

07
Dec
Gifts given to Fernandina Beach Police Department

City of Fernandina Beach December 6, 2021   Our good friend Little stopped by yesterday [...]

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06
Dec
Fernandina Beach Police celebrates three officers with 13 years of service

Fernandina Beach Police Department December 3, 2021 This week these three guys are each celebrating [...]

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04
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – ‘What will be our twenty-first century path?’

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 3, 2021 ” . . . we [...]

2 Comments

02
Dec
Fernandina Beach Police releases Police Report on South 13th homicide

Fernandina Beach Police Department December 2, 2021 Editor’s Note:  This is a two-page report released [...]

01
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach Police Dept welcomes new employee

Fernandina Beach Police Department November 30, 2021   We would like to welcome Agnes White [...]

30
Nov
Fernandina Beach Police to hold ‘Town Hall Meeting’ to discuss October South 13th Street homicide

By Susan Hardee Steger November 29, 2021 Deputy Chief Jeff Tambasco, informed the Fernandina Observer [...]

29
Nov
Little Women’s Club shows appreciation to the Fernandina Beach Police Department

Fernandina Beach Police Department November 27, 2021     A GREAT BIG THANKS to Susan [...]

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Nov
Nam Knights Motorcycle Club donates $5000 to Fernandina Shop With Cops

Fernandina Beach Police Department November 23, 2021   A HUGE THANKS to the Nam Knights [...]

1 Comment

23
Nov
City police participate in Foar From Home sendoff

Fernandina Beach Police Department November 20, 2021   We were honored to be part of [...]

23
Nov
Oasis Marinas/Fernandina Harbor weekly navigation report for November 14, 2021

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22
Nov
Job opportunities in the City of Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach November 22, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach is currently hiring [...]

22
Nov
Brett’s allowed to remain open for now

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 21, 2021 At 10:15 a.m. [...]

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21
Nov
City plants 68 trees in last 2 weeks

City of Fernandina Beach November 20, 2021 [...]

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20
Nov
On the waterfront … yet and still indecision

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 19, 2021     Since [...]

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19
Nov
Volleyball in full swing at the Peck Gym in Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation November 19, 2021 Open Adult Co-ed Volleyball Tuesdays and Fridays [...]

19
Nov
Have you looked at the Historic Downtown Post Office lately?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 18, 2021 UPDATE 11/20/2021: A [...]

3 Comments

18
Nov
Fernandina Beach approves legislative funding priorities; agrees to modify if interlocal agreement can be worked out with OHPA

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 17, 2021 The State of [...]

1 Comment

17
Nov
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: October 2021

By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller November 17, 2021 [Comptroller Testagrose delivered this [...]

17
Nov
A visit to City Hall

City of Fernandina Beach November 17, 2021   One of our favorite days of the [...]

17
Nov
Incumbent Mike Lednovich Files for 2022 Fernandina Beach City Commission Election

Candidate Press Release November 16, 2021 Mayor Mike Lednovich today filed for re-election to the [...]

16
Nov
Fernandina Beach Police Detective Blackstone celebrates 4 year work anniversary

City of Fernandina Beach November 15, 2021     This is Detective Phil Blackstone and [...]

15
Nov
Dispose of your unused and expired prescriptions at the Police Department on Lime Street

City of Fernandina Beach November 10, 2021 Fernandina Beach Police Department located at 1525 Lime [...]

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11
Nov
Veterans Day Parade scheduled for Thursday, November 11

American Legion Post 54 Press Release November 10, 2021 Veterans Day Parade Downtown Fernandina Beach–Thursday, [...]

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10
Nov
WalMart donates to Fernandina Beach Police Department to support annual “Shop With Cops” event

City of Fernandina Beach November 9, 2021 [...]

09
Nov
After strong winds, Hagan Ace Hardware donates replacement flag

City of Fernandina Beach November 9, 2021 Chris at Hagan Ace Hardware of Yulee was [...]

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09
Nov
Minahan celebrates 20 years of service with Fernandina Beach Police Department

Fernandina Beach Police Department November 8, 2021     This is Steve Minahan. This week, [...]

2 Comments

08
Nov
20 trees to be planted at Bosque Bello Cemetery

City of Fernandina Beach November 8, 2021 [...]

1 Comment

08
Nov
Scenes of Northeaster and King Tides in Fernandina Beach

Photos courtesy of Harry Mills November 6, 2021 Editor’s Note: These photos were taken an [...]

1 Comment

07
Nov
FBCC approves legislative priorities for 2022 Session

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 5, 2021 Added to the [...]

05
Nov
Important weather updates for Fernandina Beach

City of Fernandina Beach Media Update November 5, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach reports [...]

05
Nov
FBCC proclaims November 2021 “National Native American Heritage Month”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 3, 2021 At the November [...]

05
Nov
City Attorney, City Clerk reports from November 2, 2021 Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 4, 2021   CITY ATTORNEY [...]

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04
Nov
Police rescue woman in alleged domestic abduction case

Fernandina Beach Police Department Media Release November 3, 2021 Detectives from the Fernandina Beach Police [...]

1 Comment

04
Nov
City of Fernandina Beach proclaims November 2021 “Right Whale Month”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 3, 2021 Right Whale Festival [...]

04
Nov
Recycle, reuse and repurpose at the Farmers Market

Fernandina Beach Market Place By Judi Mackie November 4, 2021 You can help the Fernandina [...]

1 Comment

04
Nov
City of Fernandina Beach welcomes Geographic Information System Technician

City of Fernandina Beach November 4, 2021   Meet Geographic Information System (GIS) technician, Ben [...]

04
Nov
Corbitt celebrates five years with Fernandina Beach Police Department

Fernandina Beach Police Department November 4, 2021   This is Detective Christina Corbitt. This week [...]

04
Nov
Fernandina Beach eliminates requirements and fees for taxis operating in the City

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 3, 2021 On Second and [...]

03
Nov
Traffic closed on S 3rd Street during demolition/construction on 302 Centre Street – Nov 1 – 3

City of Fernandina Beach November 1, 2021 [...]

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01
Nov
Fernandina Beach Police recognizes two officers for years of service

Fernandina Beach Police Department October 31, 2021 This is Officer Kevin Kozak (L). This week [...]

3 Comments

01
Nov
Fernandina Beach Police seeks justice on behalf of S 13th Street murder victim

Fernandina Beach Police Department October 27, 2021 The death of Colleen Potts on South 13th [...]

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Oct
Sign up for booths for the Community Yard Sale on November 6

City of Fernandina Beach October 27, 2021 12×12 booths still available for $15 each. Must [...]

27
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police hold ‘Active Assailant Training’

Fernandina Beach Police Press Release October 27, 2021 On October 25, the Fernandina Beach Police [...]

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27
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police identify S 13th murder victim

Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by Deputy Chief Jeffrey Tambasco October 26, 2021 [...]

26
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police reports homicide – Update : Portion of S 13th no longer closed to traffic

Fernandina Beach Police Department Submitted by Deputy Chief Jeffrey Tambasco October 25, 2021   Updates:  [...]

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Oct
Fernandina Harbor Weekly Navigation Report: week ending October 17, 2021

October 25, 2021 [...]

25
Oct
It’s getting to be that time of year …

October 25, 2021 [...]

25
Oct
CRAAB has a new life.

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 24, 2021 IT’S BA-ACK!   [...]

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24
Oct
Deer pays a visit to Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center

City of Fernandina Beach October 20, 2021     Can you spot the visitor in [...]

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24
Oct
Missing a boat?

City of Fernandina Beach October 23, 2021     Last week, City parks crews removed [...]

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Oct
Fernandina Beach Police Department recognizes Support Services employees

Fernandina Beach Police Department October 22, 2021     We often highlight the work of [...]

22
Oct
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Florida City Government Week

By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach October 22, 2021 “Fernandina Beach government, in addition [...]

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Oct
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Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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Hope it doesn’t get “wet”.
Commentary: Does This City Want to Lose $500,000 a Year on its Marina?

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Gentlemen, the good news is there is a solution to the woes ...
City Manager's Comments - Projects

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Not complaining, but I was downtown last week and couldnR...
City Manager's Comments - Projects

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John, this is just one more example of City Hall wasting eve...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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Oh, the humanity! The malevolent cloud of death and destruct...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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C’mon up John. Stay here for 6 days during the cement...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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I sympathize with your plight. I really do. However- with th...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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Here’s an update from the North end of the Historic Di...
Huge Concrete Dust Bags Rupture at Port

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Sadly this incompetence will continue until something really...
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