Category Archives: City News
Gifts given to Fernandina Beach Police Department
City of Fernandina Beach December 6, 2021 Our good friend Little stopped by yesterday [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dec
City of Fernandina Beach Police Dept welcomes new employee
Fernandina Beach Police Department November 30, 2021 We would like to welcome Agnes White [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Nov
City police participate in Foar From Home sendoff
Fernandina Beach Police Department November 20, 2021 We were honored to be part of [...]
Nov
Job opportunities in the City of Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach November 22, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach is currently hiring [...]
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. [...]
Nov
On the waterfront … yet and still indecision
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 19, 2021 Since [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Nov
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: October 2021
By Pauline Testagrose City of Fernandina Beach Comptroller November 17, 2021 [Comptroller Testagrose delivered this [...]
Nov
A visit to City Hall
City of Fernandina Beach November 17, 2021 One of our favorite days of the [...]
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 [...]
Nov
Fernandina Beach Police Detective Blackstone celebrates 4 year work anniversary
City of Fernandina Beach November 15, 2021 This is Detective Phil Blackstone and [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Nov
WalMart donates to Fernandina Beach Police Department to support annual “Shop With Cops” event
City of Fernandina Beach November 9, 2021
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Nov
FBCC approves legislative priorities for 2022 Session
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 5, 2021 Added to the [...]
Nov
Important weather updates for Fernandina Beach
City of Fernandina Beach Media Update November 5, 2021 The City of Fernandina Beach reports [...]
Nov
FBCC proclaims November 2021 “National Native American Heritage Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst November 3, 2021 At the November [...]
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 [...]
Nov
Police rescue woman in alleged domestic abduction case
Fernandina Beach Police Department Media Release November 3, 2021 Detectives from the Fernandina Beach Police [...]
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 [...]
Nov
Recycle, reuse and repurpose at the Farmers Market
Fernandina Beach Market Place By Judi Mackie November 4, 2021 You can help the Fernandina [...]
Nov
City of Fernandina Beach welcomes Geographic Information System Technician
City of Fernandina Beach November 4, 2021 Meet Geographic Information System (GIS) technician, Ben [...]
Nov
Corbitt celebrates five years with Fernandina Beach Police Department
Fernandina Beach Police Department November 4, 2021 This is Detective Christina Corbitt. This week [...]
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 [...]
Nov
Traffic closed on S 3rd Street during demolition/construction on 302 Centre Street – Nov 1 – 3
City of Fernandina Beach November 1, 2021
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police hold ‘Active Assailant Training’
Fernandina Beach Police Press Release October 27, 2021 On October 25, the Fernandina Beach Police [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police identify S 13th murder victim
Fernandina Beach Police Department Press Release Submitted by Deputy Chief Jeffrey Tambasco October 26, 2021 [...]
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: [...]
Oct
CRAAB has a new life.
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 24, 2021 IT’S BA-ACK! [...]
Oct
Deer pays a visit to Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center
City of Fernandina Beach October 20, 2021 Can you spot the visitor in [...]
Oct
Missing a boat?
City of Fernandina Beach October 23, 2021 Last week, City parks crews removed [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police Department recognizes Support Services employees
Fernandina Beach Police Department October 22, 2021 We often highlight the work of [...]
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 [...]
Oct
BOA denies Brett’s appeal 4-1 citing public safety concerns
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 21, 2021 Following four hours [...]
Oct
Last hurdle cleared to open Alachua rail crossing
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 20, 2021 They said it [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report for September 2021
October 20, 2021 [City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose prepared and presented the report below at the [...]
Oct
City of Fernandina Beach welcomes new Building Official
City of Fernandina Beach October 20, 2021 Meet the City’s new Building Director, Jimmy Parr! [...]
Oct
Has a good idea backfired on us?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 19. 2021 “We don’t know [...]
Oct
Trees available for free on October 30
City of Fernandina Beach October 19, 2021 Event by Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc. and [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Cycles offers support for City Police Bike Patrol
City of Fernandina Beach October 18, 2021 A couple of months ago we [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Firefighters think PINK
October 18, 2021 2021 Fire Department Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts Firefighter/EMTs and Paramedics will be [...]
Oct
City’s Annual Christmas Tree Lightning – Accepting vendor applications
City of Fernandina Beach October 13, 2021 Now accepting vendor [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police Department visits “Kid City USA”
Fernandina Beach Police Department October 16, 2021 Members of the FBPD had the [...]
Oct
Weekly Comments By Dale Martin — More Citizen Surveys to come
Submitted by Dale Martin Fernandina Beach City Manager October 15, 2021 The City Commission recently [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police Reserve Officer Lee retires
Fernandina Beach Police Department October 14, 2021 Today Reserve Officer Len Lee [...]
Oct
Centre Street Amelia Cruizers Car Show, Saturday, Oct 16
City of Fernandina Beach October 15, 2021 Traffic pattern changes! “The Amelia Cruizers Car Show [...]
Oct
City of Fernandina Beach forms Youth Advisory Board
City of Fernandina Beach October 14, 2021 Meet the official City of Fernandina Beach [...]
Oct
On the waterfront with City Engineer Charlie George
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 12, 2021 People of Fernandina, [...]
Oct
City proclaims October 2021 “National Colonial Heritage Month”
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 6, 2021 Below is a [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Main Street helps local businesses
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 11, 2021 Fernandina Beach Main [...]
Oct
In praise of public employees: Florida City Government Week October 18-24, 2021
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 6, 2021 The October 5, [...]
Oct
Weekly comments by Dale Martin – “Thank you to everyone who contributes to this great place.”
By Dale Martin City Manager Fernandina Beach October 8, 2021 At every City Commission regular [...]
Oct
New development on Bonnieview Road?
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 7, 2021 What initially looked [...]
Oct
Fernandina Beach Police Chief welcomes new law enforcement officer
City of Fernandina Beach October 7, 2021 The FBPD would like to welcome our newest [...]
Oct