Fernandina Port Approves Agreement to Bring Rocket Recovery Vessel to City Docks

By Mike Lednovich/Editor FERNANDINA BEACH - The operator of the Port of Fernandina told Ocean Highway and Port Authority commissioners Wednesday that the aging port faces nearly $20 million in infrastructure repairs and upgrades, ranging from chronic flooding and deteriorating docks to aging cranes, failing electrical systems and a federally mandated U.S. Customs facility. During an OHPA meeting, Relay Terminals President Ted McNair presented what the company described as a p

By Mike Lednovich/Editor FERNANDINA BEACH - Air quality concerns raised by residents — including claims of elevated nitrogen dioxide levels near homes, schools and recreation areas — prompted the Fernandina Beach City Commission on May 5 to schedule a public workshop next month to take a deeper look at environmental monitoring data being collected across the north end of Amelia Island. The commission reached consensus to hold an air quality workshop on June 2 after several re

By Mike Lednovich/Editor FERNANDINA BEACH — The Fernandina Beach City Commission Tuesday approved a grant application aimed at securing more than $400,000 for continued restoration of one of Florida’s most historic landmarks — the Amelia Island Lighthouse. City commissioners authorized staff to apply for a $325,000 Special Category grant through the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources, along with a companion $81,250 grant from the Florida Lighthouse

FERNANDINA BEACH - Staci McMonagle, a 29-year resident of Fernandina Beach and a life-long Floridian, has announced her candidacy for City Commission Seat 4, announced City Clerk Caroline Best. McMonagle will face former Vice Mayor Len Kreger and Scott Inglis in the first round of voting on Aug. 18. A winner is decided if one of the three candidates receives more than 50 per cent of the vote. If not, the two candidates with the most votes advance to the November election. Thi

By Mike Lednovich/Editor FERNANDINA BEACH - The city’s controversial paid parking program generated more than $201,000 in gross receipts during April while netting the city approximately $136,614 after taxes and operational costs, according to the latest monthly report from parking vendor One Parking. The April report, submitted to the city by One Parking, shows the downtown paid parking system produced $201,759.49 in total gross receipts during the month. After deducting sal