Category Archives: City News
Fernandina Beach Police Employee Spotlight – Meet Officer Chris Kopinski
Fernandina Beach Police Department January 26, 2022 This week’s FBPD Employee Spotlight is [...]
Jan
City of Fernandina Beach final litigation report for 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 25, 2022 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Jan
FBCC approves expansion of Fernandina Beach Historic District
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 20, 2022 Audience members at [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach once again attempts to reach agreement with riverfront property owners
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 22, 2022 Fernandina Beach City [...]
Jan
Central Park play area gets make-over
City of Fernandina Beach January 24, 2022 The parks in the City of Fernandina [...]
Jan
FBCC approves replacing CEARB with Special Magistrate on First Reading
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 20, 2022 On First [...]
Jan
Boil Water Advisory for some City water customers on January 24
City of Fernandina Beach Media Release January 21, 2022 On January 24, 2022, there is [...]
Jan
City employee “Spotlight” – Captain Bishop
Fernandina Beach Police Department January 21, 2022 This week’s FBPD Employee Spotlight is on Captain [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach Arbor Day: January 21, 2022; Heritage Trees
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 20, 2022 Mayor Mike Lednovich [...]
Jan
Weekly Comments from Dale Martin: upcoming FBCC goal setting session
By Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager January 21, 2022 The City Commission next week [...]
Jan
City to resume talks with Simmons-O’Steen property owners to complete seawall, riverwalk and Front St. widening
By Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 19, 2022 Can the irresistible force [...]
Jan
CRA/FBCC resurrects CRAAB and appoints members
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 19, 2022 In sitting as [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report for December 2021
By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller January 19, 2022 [Comptroller Testagrose delivered this [...]
Jan
Martin Luther King Parade to be held January 17 at noon.
City of Fernandina Beach January 14, 2022 City offices will be closed Monday, [...]
Jan
Martin Luther King Parade to be held Monday, January 17 – City offices closed
City of Fernandina Beach January 14, 2022 City offices will be [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach Police Department recognizes police service aide
Fernandina Beach Police Department January 14, 2022 This is Police Service Aide Bob Keller; he [...]
Jan
FBCC and NCSB meet at Fernandina Beach City Hall
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 12, 2022 The Fernandina [...]
Jan
Annual maintenance dredging begins February 2022
City of Fernandina Beach January 12, 2022 The Corps of Engineers’ Dredging Contractor, [...]
Jan
Local resident’s life saved by CPR, AED, and FBFD
City of Fernandina Beach January 12, 2022 Days before Christmas, a new local resident collapsed [...]
Jan
The business of golf – A few questions . . .
By Alan Prescott January 11, 2022 In my last article, I reinforced the new golf [...]
Jan
Atlantic Avenue Fitness Room hours reduced during city holidays
City of Fernandina Beach January 11, 2022 The Atlantic Fitness Room will be open limited [...]
Dolphin Street Parking Lot/ Dredging
City of Fernandina Beach Public Notice January 10, 2022 The Corps of Engineers’ Dredging [...]
Jan
City of Fernandina Beach welcomes new police officers
City of Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release January 7, 2022 We would like to [...]
Jan
Changes coming to city’s Central Park playground equipment
City of Fernandina Beach January 7, 2022
Jan
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – City Citizens Academy to begin February 3
Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach January 7, 2022 [UPDATE 1-10-2022: Dale Martin advised this [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach Police Department introduces Stephanie Delaney
Fernandina Beach Police Department January 6, 2022 Last year we highlighted employment anniversaries of [...]
Jan
OHPA endorses City request to move federal channel westward
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 At its [...]
Jan
Work to begin soon on fire station at Fernandina Beach Airport
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 At the [...]
Jan
Fernandina Beach Mayor has contracted covid.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 Vice Mayor Len [...]
Jan
Some Fernandina residents to be notified of recycle pickup change
City of Fernandina Beach Press Release January 5, 2022 City of Fernandina Beach January 5, [...]
Jan
FBCC welcomes first 2022 Dog of the Month: Spice
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 A .mixed-breed puppy [...]
Jan
FBCC designates January 2022 as Heritage Tree Month
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst January 5, 2022 At their [...]
Jan
Lee celebrates 20 years with Fernandina Beach Police Department
Fernandina Beach Police Department January 3, 2022 This is Sergeant Chad Lee. This [...]
Jan
Eight trees planted along Hickory Street
Keep Nassau Beautiful Media Release from Dec 28, 2021 January 3, 2021 On a cool [...]
Jan
Weekly comments from Dale Martin – First phase of city’s waterfront resiliency project in progress
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 31, 2021 As we offer good-bye to [...]
Dec
FBCC’s final meeting of 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 26, 2021 During the December [...]
Dec
Weekly comments from Dale Martin
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach December 24, 2021 As may be known by [...]
Dec
New Year will bring road and safety improvements to downtown rail crossings.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 22, 2021 At its December [...]
Dec
FBCC approves new labor contract for City Employees
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 22, 2021 Labor negotiations between [...]
Dec
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: November 2021
By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller December 21, 2021 [Comptroller Testagrose delivered this [...]
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach presents awards to outstanding employees
City of Fernandina Beach December 21, 2021
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach recognizes years of service
City of Fernandina Beach December 21, 2021
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach Heritage Tree Workshop to be held January 14
City of Fernandina Beach December 21, 202 The public is invited to the January 14, [...]
Dec
South 13th homicide – Whigham formally charged with felony murder
By Susan Hardee Steger December 17, 2021 Deputy Chief Jeff Tambasco released information to the [...]
Dec
Fernandina Beach Police dispels rumors of violence
Fernandina Beach Police Department December 17, 2021 We have received several inquiries concerning rumors of [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dec
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue saves life
Fernandina Beach Fire/Rescue Department December 16, 2021 Engine 1 & Rescue 1 were dispatched to [...]
Dec
FBHS students rewarded because “Character Counts”
Fernandina Beach Police Department December 15, 2021 Our officers are always on [...]
Dec
City to host Blood Drive – Dec 20
City of Fernandina Beach December 14, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach is hosting a [...]
Dec
The business of golf – ” . . . a watershed event”
By Alan Prescott December 14, 2021 ” . . . I have heard very positive [...]
Dec
The FBCC marches on …
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 13, 2021 During the [...]
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 [...]
Dec
Who’s on first?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 10, 2021 Several meetings [...]
Dec
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha …
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 10, 2021 The Fernandina Beach [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dec
Another waterfront park plan bites the dust
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst December 9, 2021 The Fernandina Beach [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Dec
“Food truck Saturday” December 11 at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport
City of Fernandina Beach, December 7, 2021
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 [...]
Dec