City of Fernandina Beach project updates for the week of Oct. 27, 2025
Welcome to this edition of our weekly community update, designed to keep you informed about ongoing developments and initiatives throughout our city. This week's...
Hilliard Airpark preserves Florida’s aviation heritage as one of state’s last public grass runways
Staff report
In an era when most airports have transitioned to paved runways, Hilliard Airpark stands as a living reminder of Florida's aviation heritage, offering...
New accessible playground opens at Fort Clinch State Park
Staff report
Fort Clinch State Park has unveiled a new state-of-the-art accessible playground, offering children of all abilities a chance to play together in one...
North Atlantic right whale population shows modest increase
Staff report
The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population has increased for the fourth consecutive year, offering cautious optimism for a species that migrates...
City reply to RYAM Bert Harris claim pushed to November
By Julia Roberts
Attorneys for the city of Fernandina Beach will have at least two more weeks to research and plan a response to a...
City commission takes no action to prohibit paid parking; matter will go to voters
By Julia Roberts
The Fernandina Beach City Commission will move forward with a plan to implement paid parking in the core of the city’s historic...
DEA National Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for Saturday
Staff report
Residents have a critical opportunity this Saturday, Oct. 25, to safely dispose of old and unused prescription medications during the Drug Enforcement Administration's...
Paid parking showdown: Commission to decide fate of citizen referendum tomorrow
Tracy McCormick-Dishman
The controversy over paid parking will come to a head tomorrow night, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, as the City Commission holds its Regular...
Nassau planning board backs major Yulee rezoning plan
By Kate Kimmel
The Nassau County Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend approval of a rezoning plan that would allow significant development...
Fernandina Beach residents join nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests Saturday
by Tracy McCormick-Dishman
Fernandina Beach residents gathered Saturday morning at the intersection of Eighth and Lime streets to participate in a nationwide day of protests...
