Local News in Fernandina Beach

Chattanooga Pulse Published September 18

Day Tripping To Amelia Island On Florida’s Scenic Northeast Atlantic Coast

Just shy of a seven-hour drive southeast from Chattanooga is the quaint, serene, and blissful ocean oasis that is Amelia Island, nestled in Nassau County in the lovely town of Fernandina Beach, directly situated on the northeast of Florida’s ...

Jacksonville Today Published September 16

Nassau school district finds racial slurs unsubstantiated; calls for accountability mount

On Tuesday evening, more than 200 people gathered inside First Missionary Baptist Church in Fernandina Beach to demand more accountability for what they saw as racial harassment of Black athletes last week.

Jacksonville Today Published September 11

Nassau County Schools investigating ‘racially offensive behavior’ at volleyball match

A parent said Fernandina Beach students held up a Black baby doll and made racial slurs, chants and gestures.

Jacksonville Today Published September 03

WHAT TO DO | 904 Day After Hours; ‘Ansley Randall: Home for Now’; Dr. Bill’s Brazz Quintet

904 Day's official afterparty in Downtown Jacksonville, an art opening in St. Augustine, and a "Brazz" performance in Fernandina Beach are What to Do this weekend.

City of Fernandina Beach News Published August 28

Paid Parking ends November 18, 2026

The customer portal to register for your downtown parking permit online is now live. As a reminder,

Jacksonville Today Published August 25

Fernandina Beach paid parking to end Nov. 18

Fernandina Beach's paid parking will end on Nov. 18.

Jacksonville Today Published August 24

Pair riding WaveRunners from Fernandina to Maryland to fundraise for teen mental health

2 friends are on a 1,200-mile trip from Fernandina Beach to Maryland astride Yamaha WaveRunners to raise funds for teen mental health.

City of Fernandina Beach News Published August 19

City of Fernandina Beach Secures Additional $2 Million in State Funding for Seawall Construction

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The City of Fernandina Beach is pleased to announce that an additional $2 million in state funding for the City's seawall construction project has been preserved in the State of Florida's

City of Fernandina Beach News Published August 19

Marina Redevelopment Project

City of Fernandina Beach News Published August 19

Historic District Design Guidelines

At its July 21, 2026, Regular Meeting, the City Commission adopted the Historic District Design Guide which had previously not been updated since 2013.

City of Fernandina Beach News Published August 19

Online Permitting System

Exciting news, the City is going digital! The Building Department, Planning & Conservation Department, and Utilities Department are migrating to CityView, an enhanced and user-friendly permitting software program that streamlines processes from

Jacksonville Today Published August 19

Voters kill paid parking in Fernandina Beach with overwhelming ‘yes’

Almost 75% of Fernandina Beach voters voted to ban paid parking in the center of the historic city’s Downtown.