Local News in Nassau County

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 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

Marina Redevelopment Project

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.

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.

Permitting system Update and Training Schedule

Hello, We are excited to announce that implementation of our new permitting system is underway! Staff training begins tomorrow, and we appreciate your patience as we make this transition. . .

New Permitting System Update

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 application to final approval. The anticipated . . .

Jacksonville Today Published August 07

Fernandina voters will decide fate of paid parking. Or will they?

Voters are deciding whether a referendum should be required to institute paid parking in Fernandina Beach.