A man sits on a beach walkover at Main Beach earlier this year. The city is working with Kimley-Horn and associates, Inc. on a Parks Master Plan. Staff is focused on the needs for beach accesses and walkovers, and other recreation needs. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Thursday, October 15, 2026
The future of Fernandina Beach’s parks and recreation facilities and capabilities are under review by the city and a consultant.
The Fernandina Beach Airport’s earlier this year. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Mariachi Primera Costa performs along Third Street during the Amelia Island Music and Food Hispanic Heritage Festival held Saturday in Downtown Fernandina Beach. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
NCSD School Board Member Joe Zimmerman
Shelby Towkach kicks a PAT (point after touchdown) for Edward Waters University. Submitted photo
The Planning and Zoning Board meets Oct. 6. Image from screenshot
A driver splashes through a puddle on Lime Street in Fernandina Beach. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
Pirates meet Union County football players at the line of scrimmage as rain pours down on Thursday night at Fernandina Beach High School stadium. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
FBHS in a matchup against Global Outreach Charter Academy. Photo by Suzi Hamilton/For the News-Leader
Nassau County and Duval County school officials coordinate the pregame handshake Friday between the Fernandina Beach High School and Andrew Jackson High School varsity football teams. Nick Blank/News-Leader
