Fernandina Beach City Commission

Commissioner Joyce Tuten at Wednesday's Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Commissioner Joyce Tuten at Wednesday's Fernandina Beach City Commission meeting. Photo by Nick Blank/News-Leader

Fernandina Beach commissioners rescind paid parking contract

Nick Blank
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
After all the research, furor, energy, debate, implementation, and finally a rejection at the ballot box disputing the program’s existence, paid parking is set to be no more.Commissioners approved scrapping the controversial program Wednesday night with a 4-1 vote after about an hour of discussion.
These photos were presented to the Fernandina Beach City Commission by Vice Mayor Len Kreger. They show a construction site in the Amelia Bluff development where requited tree protection was not used, resulting in damage to the trees. Commissioners said they have seen the problem at construction sites throughout the city.

These photos were presented to the Fernandina Beach City Commission by Vice Mayor Len Kreger. They show a construction site in the Amelia Bluff development where requited tree protection was not used, resulting in damage to the trees. Commissioners said they have seen the problem at construction sites throughout the city.

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City Commission hears plan to protect trees on construction sites

Julia Roberts
Monday, July 11, 2022
At the July 5 Fernandina Beach City Commission workshop, City Engineer Charlie George presented a plan to commissioners to help protect trees on construction sites in the city.