September 11, 2025
Engineers recommend moving the Peg Leg Pete statue in Fernandina Beach or protecting it from people climbing on it.…
August 29, 2025
Mystery in Fernandina: Does Peg Leg Pete contain human ashes?
The possibility has stalled plans to move the iconic pirate statue to a museum.…
August 27, 2025
Rayonier demands $6.6M for denial of bioethanol plant
Rayonier Advanced Materials says Fernandina Beach cost the company market value by wrongfully rejecting the plant.…
August 20, 2025
Fernandina moves forward with paid parking downtown
Despite heavy opposition, the City Commission hired an outside company to set up a paid parking system.…
August 18, 2025
Fernandina offers shuttle service for grocery shoppers
The shuttle helps shoppers at a time when two of the island’s three grocery stores are closed for renovations.…
August 13, 2025
THE JAXSON | 5 historical facts about Fernandina Beach
Located about 25 miles northeast of Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach is a historic city of 13,000 residents that spans the northern…
August 1, 2025
Fernandina gangway collapse blamed partly on large crowd
The gangway was supporting more weight than it was designed for when it collapsed during July 4 fireworks.…
July 14, 2025
Nassau beach renourishment finishes months early
The $20 million project was originally scheduled for completion in November.…
July 7, 2025
Fernandina investigates gangway’s collapse during fireworks
An engineering firm will look into why a gangway collapsed during Fernandina Beach’s July 4th fireworks.…
June 18, 2025
Fernandina Beach roils over plan for paid parking
Businesses say they’ll suffer, and residents fear the city’s small-town charm will disappear.…
May 21, 2025
Fernandina seeks residents’ input on flood plan
The city is asking residents to take an online survey to help create “a more resilient Fernandina Beach.”…
April 30, 2025
WHAT TO DO | Ghost Funk Orchestra; Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival; Romanza Festivale
An indie R&B/soul concert Downtown, Fernandina Beach’s Shrimp Fest and St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale are What to do May 2-4,…
April 10, 2025
Fernandina church secretary accused of embezzling $500K
Police say Melissa Ganey English took money from Amelia Baptist Church for concerts, cruises, hotels and more.…
April 8, 2025
Publix to be demolished and rebuilt in Fernandina
A new, larger Publix will replace the store in the Island Walk Shopping Center.…
March 18, 2025
Could legislation revive bioethanol plant in Fernandina?
A bill in the Florida Legislature could allow Rayonier Advanced Materials to open a bioethanol plant despite opposition.…
March 7, 2025
Brett’s Waterway Café to be demolished in Fernandina
The riverfront building in Fernandina Beach is expected to be torn down next year.…
February 12, 2025
ARTS PICKS | Feb. 14-16
Jazz in St. Augustine, surf-themed art in Jacksonville Beach, and American roots music in Fernandina Beach are this weekend’s things…
February 6, 2025
Fernandina Beach rejects bioethanol plant
The plant proposed by Rayonier Advanced Materials had met significant community pushback.…
January 9, 2025
Fernandina Beach commission fires city attorney
City Attorney Tammi Bach is the longest-serving charter officer and the highest-paid city employee.…
November 15, 2024
Recount confirms winner in Fernandina commission race
A recount determined that Genece Minshew defeated Vice Mayor David Sturges by 19 votes for the Fernandina Beach City Commission.…
November 8, 2024
Fernandina Beach council seat goes to recount; Bean defeated; Antun elected mayor
A roundup of Fernandina Beach City Commission race results.…
July 17, 2024
Design approved for Fernandina waterfront park
Fernandina Beach city commissioners have taken the next steps to make the Amelia Waterfront Park a reality. Commissioners on Tuesday…
March 6, 2024
New fire station to open next to Fernandina Beach airport
The new $5 million station will replace an outdated station that sits in a flood-prone spot a block from the…
December 8, 2023
Fernandina city manager was drinking before bike crash
The crash happened less than two months after Ty Ross was hired as Fernandina Beach city manager.…