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City Commission advances stormwater rate hike, scales back parks study

by Tracy McCormick-Dishman The Fernandina Beach City Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to give initial approval to a sweeping overhaul of the city's stormwater fee structure...

City of Fernandina Beach project updates for the week of June 26, 2026

Submitted by Jeremiah GlissonCity of Fernandina Beach Deputy City Manager Welcome to this edition of our weekly community update, designed to keep you informed about...

Fernandina Beach advances e-bike ordinance with new speed limits, safety education

Kate Kimmel Fernandina Beach commissioners unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance June 17 establishing new regulations for electric bicycles and other personal mobility...

City reports first 90-day paid parking revenue

Kate Kimmel City staff reported that the city's paid parking program generated $735,795 in gross revenue during its first 90 days of enforcement.  Hourly parking fees...

Gumball 3000 rally makes first overnight stop on Amelia Island, benefits local youth

Staff report Thousands of residents and visitors gathered on Amelia Island on Friday, June 5, as the internationally renowned Gumball 3000 Rally made its first...

Court-ordered mediation fails to resolve Fernandina Bioethanol dispute

By Kate Kimmel Court-ordered mediation between Rayonier Performance Fibres LLC and the City of Fernandina Beach over the bioethanol plant lawsuit ended without a settlement...

Florida Takes Control of Atlantic Red Snapper Management, Expands Season

By: Kate Kimmel Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared in Fernandina Beach on Monday to announce an expansion of the 2026 Atlantic private recreational red snapper season....

Minshew announces mayoral bid for 2026

NewsLine staff Fernandina Beach, Florida, Commissioner Genece Minshew has officially announced her candidacy for Mayor of Fernandina Beach in the November 2026 election, according to...

Shrimp Festival Parking Guide: What to Know Before You Go

By Kate Kimmel The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival returns May 1–3, bringing more than 150,000 visitors to historic downtown Fernandina Beach. If you’re...

City Commissioners approve Bosque Bello Cemetery addition 

By Kate Kimmel With only about 600 graves remaining and demand expected to exhaust available plots within five years, city officials are moving forward with...
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