Fernandina Beach working to add police officers, firefighters
City leaders say current staffing shortages can force firefighters and police officers to work grueling 72-hour shifts. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The Fernandina Beach fire and police departments are always…
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Fernandina Beach Fire Department seeks grant to address understaffing issues
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Fernandina Beach fire and police departments requested grants at the city commission meeting that would help fill critical roles in the city. However, both departments have…
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Fernandina Beach man dies in motorcycle crash Jan. 27
NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA, Fla. — A Fernandina Beach man is dead after a crash that occurred at approximately 6:04 a.m., according to a Florida Highway patrol report. The report said…
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Decision reversed to build on Fernandina Beach Tringali Homes
The Fourth District Circuit Court called the Fernandina Beach City Commission’s May vote an “erroneous” interpretation of the Land Development Code. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla — The demolition of the Fernandina…
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Last-minute shoppers flock to small businesses in Fernandina Beach
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Last-minute shoppers were out and about on Friday around Northeast Florida. The National Retail Federation expects shoppers to spend an average of nearly $900 this year…
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Fernandina Beach city manager gets $50k+ severance
The city commissioner accepted Ty Ross’s resignation Tuesday. Calls for him to resign after he crashed his bike while allegedly drunk, caught on video by police. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. —…
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Fernandina Beach accepts city manager’s resignation, issues severance package with 6-weeks pay, moving expenses
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – The City Commission for Fernandina Beach voted unanimously Tuesday to accept the resignation of the city manager after residents called for him to step down following…
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Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross resigns amid bike incident
Ty Ross resigned effective immediately on Friday, only two months after beginning the role as city manager. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Less than two weeks after community members called for…
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Fernandina Beach city manager resigns ahead of meeting to address bicycle crash where he admitted he’d been drinking
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross resigned from his position Friday, according to city officials. Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross, after due consideration, resigned from…
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Fernandina Beach commission to hold meeting about city manager
Fernandina Beach City Manager Ty Ross apologized saying he thought he was being responsible by riding a bike instead of driving a car when drinking. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Just…
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