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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]

City of Fernandina Beach Police Dept welcomes new employee

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

City police participate in Foar From Home sendoff

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

Job opportunities in the City of Fernandina Beach

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

Brett’s allowed to remain open for now

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

City plants 68 trees in last 2 weeks

City of Fernandina Beach November 20, 2021

On the waterfront … yet and still indecision

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report: October 2021

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

A visit to City Hall

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

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 [...]

Fernandina Beach Police Detective Blackstone celebrates 4 year work anniversary

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

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 [...]

Veterans Day Parade scheduled for Thursday, November 11

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

After strong winds, Hagan Ace Hardware donates replacement flag

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

Minahan celebrates 20 years of service with Fernandina Beach Police Department

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

20 trees to be planted at Bosque Bello Cemetery

City of Fernandina Beach November 8, 2021

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 [...]

FBCC approves legislative priorities for 2022 Session

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

Important weather updates for Fernandina Beach

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

FBCC proclaims November 2021 “National Native American Heritage Month”

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

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 [...]

Police rescue woman in alleged domestic abduction case

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

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

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

Recycle, reuse and repurpose at the Farmers Market

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

City of Fernandina Beach welcomes Geographic Information System Technician

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

Corbitt celebrates five years with Fernandina Beach Police Department

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Fernandina Beach Police hold ‘Active Assailant Training’

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

Fernandina Beach Police identify S 13th murder victim

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

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:  [...]

CRAAB has a new life.

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

Deer pays a visit to Atlantic Avenue Recreation Center

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

Missing a boat?

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

Fernandina Beach Police Department recognizes Support Services employees

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

Weekly comments from Dale Martin – Florida City Government Week

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

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 [...]

Last hurdle cleared to open Alachua rail crossing

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 20, 2021 They said it [...]

Fernandina Beach Monthly Budget Report for September 2021

October 20, 2021 [City Comptroller Pauline Testagrose prepared and presented the report below at the [...]

City of Fernandina Beach welcomes new Building Official

City of Fernandina Beach October 20, 2021 Meet the City’s new Building Director, Jimmy Parr! [...]

Has a good idea backfired on us?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 19. 2021 “We don’t know [...]

Trees available for free on October 30

City of Fernandina Beach October 19, 2021   Event by Keep Nassau Beautiful, Inc. and [...]

Fernandina Beach Cycles offers support for City Police Bike Patrol

City of Fernandina Beach October 18, 2021     A couple of months ago we [...]

Fernandina Beach Firefighters think PINK

October 18, 2021 2021 Fire Department Breast Cancer Awareness Shirts Firefighter/EMTs and Paramedics will be [...]

City’s Annual Christmas Tree Lightning – Accepting vendor applications

City of Fernandina Beach October 13, 2021           Now accepting vendor [...]

Fernandina Beach Police Department visits “Kid City USA”

Fernandina Beach Police Department October 16, 2021     Members of the FBPD had the [...]

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 [...]

Fernandina Beach Police Reserve Officer Lee retires

Fernandina Beach Police Department October 14, 2021       Today Reserve Officer Len Lee [...]

Centre Street Amelia Cruizers Car Show, Saturday, Oct 16

City of Fernandina Beach October 15, 2021 Traffic pattern changes! “The Amelia Cruizers Car Show [...]

City of Fernandina Beach forms Youth Advisory Board

City of Fernandina Beach October 14, 2021   Meet the official City of Fernandina Beach [...]

On the waterfront with City Engineer Charlie George

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 12, 2021 People of Fernandina, [...]

City proclaims October 2021 “National Colonial Heritage Month”

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 6, 2021 Below is a [...]

Fernandina Beach Main Street helps local businesses

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 11, 2021 Fernandina Beach Main [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

New development on Bonnieview Road?

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 7, 2021 What initially looked [...]

Fernandina Beach Police Chief welcomes new law enforcement officer

City of Fernandina Beach October 7, 2021 The FBPD would like to welcome our newest [...]