1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (664+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - The City is moving to add about 28 acres to its conservation lands, approving up to $240,000 toward the purchase of five properties that would expand the Ron Sapp Egans Creek Greenway. The North Florida Land Trust will contribute approximately…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1399+ words) For about 40 minutes Tuesday, Fernandina Beach’s controversial paid parking program flickered back to life — only to be buried again by one of its most steadfast supporters. In a stunning reversal, Commissioner Tim Poynter called his successful effort two weeks earlier…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1392+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - Paid parking in Fernandina Beach did not begin when parking signs appeared downtown. It did not begin when this City Commission approved a parking contractor. And it did not begin when the commission ultimately imposed it. The origins…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (271+ words) Downtown paid parking in Fernandina Beach will remain in effect until Nov. 18 while the city completes the 90-day termination process required under its contract with One Parking. The city announced the termination date Tuesday, one week after 75% of voters rejected…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (547+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - A divided City Historic District Council declined Thursday to grant conceptual approval for Amelia Wharf, a massive commercial development proposed along the city’s downtown riverfront. The plans call for a three-level, 28,316-square-foot complex on North Front Street across…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (695+ words) The Fernandina Beach City Commission voted 4-1 Wednesday to terminate the city’s controversial paid parking contract as soon as possible, responding to a referendum in which 75% of voters approved restrictions on the program. The citizen-initiated ordinance received 4,168 “yes” votes among 5,565 ballots…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (736+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - Paid parking has become the most divisive issue Fernandina Beach has faced in recent history. It has divided neighbors, merchants and elected officials. It has dominated City Commission meetings, generated protests and petitions, fueled accusations and eroded public…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (551+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - City voters approved a citizen-initiated ordinance Tuesday requiring voter approval before the city implements paid parking in any designated area. The vote represents a clear rejection of any future expansion of paid parking without direct approval from city…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (496+ words) FERNANDINA BEACH - Scott Inglis won election to the Fernandina Beach City Commission on Tuesday, defeating former Vice Mayor Len Kreger and Staci McMonagle in the three-candidate race for Seat 4. Inglis received 2,535 votes, or 51.3%. Kreger received 1,209 votes, or 24.5%, while McMonagle received…...