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New fire station puts city projects on hold. By Mike Lednovich. Thursday, November 7. The City of Fernandina Beach is pursuing a $245,489.30 claim with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Companies over significant delays and incomplete work at …
Happy World Okapi Day! - Fernandina Observer
Oct 18, 2021 — The Giraffe and Okapi Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission recognizes World Okapi Day, which has been held on October 18 each year since 2016. The wild population of okapi is currently unknown, but may only number a few thousand today and at least one is at White Oak Conservatory. The Endangered okapi is the giraffe's only ...
Obituaries - Fernandina Observer
November 28, 2022 Longtime Fernandina Beach resident, Phyllis “Phyll” Gwendoline Grace (Petvin) Blacklock, 102, passed away Nov. 13, 2022 at her home under hospice care after a fall. She was born …. Currently viewing stories posted within the past 2 years. For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
County News - Fernandina Observer
The Atlantic to Okefenokee Conservation Corridor, more than 55,000 acres of potential conservation land known as the A2O, has been granted a significant approval. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) has approved the A2O for inclusion on the Florida Forever Priority List.
City News - Fernandina Observer
The City of Fernandina Beach is pursuing a $245,489.30 claim with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Companies over significant delays and incomplete work at its new $5 million fire station project ….
60 Townhomes proposed on Amelia Island parcels
Oct 20, 2024 — A proposed 60-unit townhouse complex on the south end of Amelia Island will be reviewed Tuesday by the Nassau County Development Review Committee. The project is on four parcels totaling 7.5 acres adjacent to Stewart Avenue, just east of A1A. The property is just south of The Enclave at Summer Beach neighborhood.
Early Voting Begins - Fernandina Observer
Oct 23, 2024 — Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island's top news source. Get all the latest news to your inbox featuring top stories from Nassau county, Fernandina Beach, and Amelia Island.
Weather forecast - Fernandina Observer
Observed from: 3 Miles SSW Fernandina Beach FL on Nov. 3 at 5:05 pm. Cloudy. 73° F. 23° C. Wind Speed: 57.98 mph ENE. Barometer: 14.8 in (1020.7 mb) Visibility: 10 mi. Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
About Us - Fernandina Observer
Fernandina Observer. Mike Phillips is now the new editor of the Fernandina Observer. He can be reached at nkymikephillips@gmail.com. Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island's top news source. Get all the latest news to your inbox featuring top stories from Nassau county, Fernandina Beach, and Amelia Island.
Fernandina Heritage Tree Under Threat - Fernandina Observer
Oct 8, 2024 — Fernandina Heritage Tree Under Threat. Amelia Tree Conservancy has become aware of the lack of protection that the city of Fernandina Beach offers its Heritage Trees. Case in point: right now at 311 Elm St., a beautiful Heritage Tree is endangered. The owner of the property is proposing to build a house that is oversized for the property.