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Sailboats are moored on the Amelia River in Fernandina Beach's historic waterfront district. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
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.…

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Fernandina Beach Mayor Bradley Bean, as seen at a parade earlier in 2024, was defeated Nov. 5. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 8, 2024

Fernandina Beach council seat goes to recount; Bean defeated; Antun elected mayor

A roundup of Fernandina Beach City Commission race results.…

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An illustration shows the proposed waterfront park in downtown Fernandina Beach. | News4Jax
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…

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A design drawing shows the new First Station 2 in Fernandina Beach. | Passero Associates
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The new $5 million station will replace an outdated station that sits in a flood-prone spot a block from the…

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Body camera footage shows Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross after his bicycle crash. | News4Jax
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.…

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October 10, 2023

Fernandina Beach church group trapped in Israel crosses border safely into Jordan

A group of 54 people touring Israel with First Baptist Church Fernandina Beach has safely crossed the border into Jordan…

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June 27, 2019

As seas rise, Florida will likely lose more coastal property value than any other state

As coastal property values drop, the economic effects could ripple inland.…

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June 27, 2019

Real estate and sea level rise: A buyer’s guide

In Florida, sellers don’t have to disclose flood damage. So how can buyers assess the risk?…