As of 8 am 10/9/24: Shelter is now open @ Wildlight Elementary, 550 Curiosity Ave, Yulee, FL 32097. Shelter will accept the general population, special needs residents, & pets with Rabies vaccinations. Residents needing transportation to the shelter should call 904-548-0900.

The City has issued a State of Emergency in the wake of Hurricane Helene:

Mayor Bradley Bean presented us with a proclamation of Disability Employment Awareness Month on behalf of @MyCOFB! Thank you to Mayor Bean and the City Commission of Fernandina Beach for recognizing the importance of disability workforce awareness! #DEAM

Helene Update #2: 09/25/24; 4:55pm Due to impending deteriorating conditions related to Hurricane Helene, City offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept 26th , at 12:00 noon through Friday, Sept 27th at 12:00 noon.

Helene Update #1: 09/25/24; 1:00pm -Rec Center Pools closed Thursday -Rec Center Fitness Centers close at noon on Thursday -City parks/sports' fields close at noon on Thursday -Marina closed Thursday -Fire Station 2 opening canceled #OneNassau

We have learned City Manager Candidate, Ms. Sonia Alves-Viveiros, has withdrawn from consideration. Four remaining candidates will participate in 1-on-1 interviews with City Commissioners tomorrow morning followed by public panelist interviews in City Hall beginning at 1:00pm.

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center has rescheduled the sea turtle release to 11:30am on Thursday, August 29, at Main Beach.

The Board has proclaimed the week of May 12 - May 18, 2024 as National Police Week and May 15, 2024 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. We appreciate local law enforcement officers for safeguarding life and property and protecting us from violence and disorder.

It's Florida Flood Awareness Week! The cost to recover from lost infrastructure due to flooding is high. Mitigation through insurance, retrofitting, relocation or elevating saves a community $6 for every $1 spent. For more info, visit

It's Florida Flood Awareness Week! Protect natural floodplain functions. Keep swales and drainage ditches clear of debris to ensure water flow. Report the dumping of materials to

It's Florida Flood Awareness Week! Before you build, you need a permit! Find out what the regulations are and what permits are required. For more information, visit

It's Florida Flood Awareness Week! Protect your property from flood hazards. Insurance is your first level of protection. Other methods include installing flood vents or raising electrical system components. https://t.co/3VCV9hiSh6

It's Florida Flood Awareness Week! Stay safe. Intense rainfall can overtop canals & ditches, flooding streets. Remember: turn around, don’t drown; driving in flooded streets can stall your car. Prepare for bad weather& make a flood emergency plan today.

It's Florida Flood Awareness Week! Did you know that flood insurance is available to everyone, regardless of whether you rent, own or have a business? Flood insurance is not included in your property insurance policy. For more information, visit

It's Florida Flood Awareness week! Did you know that most areas in Fernandina are potentially prone to some amount of flooding from excessive rainfall (or tidal influences)? Property owners need to know their flood risk. Go to https://t.co/4Ksn2Wa5LA to find yours.

Please join us for an upcoming Transit Committee Meeting with JTA as they discuss public transportation services/needs for Nassau County. There are meetings in Callahan and Fernandina next week. See flyer below for details! @JTAFLA

The first time my boys have ever been to the beach with their momma in a wheelchair. 😊💜 — with @MyCOFB

We moved! Human Resources (HR) and Code Enforcement have switched places! HR is back on the second floor of City Hall (204 Ash St) and Code is on the second floor of the Peck Center (510 S 10th St).

City offices will close to the public at 12:30pm today, January 9. We will reopen as normal tomorrow, January 10. Follow @NassauEM for up-to-date weather alerts.

Grand Opening: Simmons Park Nature Trail! January 10, 2024; 4:00pm 1650 Simmons Road Fernandina Beach, FL Please join us for the reveal of the Simmons Park Nature Trail in collaboration with 8 Flags Playscapes!