A 13-year veteran of the Fernandina Beach Fire Department passed away due to a medical emergency at home while off duty.

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 different reasons for their requests.

A Lakeside employee is now caring for the kitten, who will be taking it to a veterinarian for a follow-up.

A 12-year-old girl was bitten by a shark on Sunday afternoon at Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach, according to the Fernandina Beach Fire Department.

A 37-year-old man who got caught in a rip current Monday afternoon later died at a Nassau County hospital, according to a news release from the Fernandina Beach Fire Department.

One person suffered minor burns in a sailboat fire Sunday in Nassau County, authorities said.

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Fernandina Beach Fire Department and Police Department worked together Sunday to bring smiles to the community during the coronavirus pandemic. Sparky the Fire Dog and Officer Hopps rode through neighborhoods in the area to say hello to families and encourage them to stay healthy and stay safe. “Sparky the Fire Dog & Officer Hopps have been self-isolating for a few weeks now and they are ready to get out and about!” the Fernandina Beach Police Department posted on Facebook. In a video posted on the Fernandina Beach Fire Department Facebook page, Sparky the Fire Dog could be seen waving his paws as he rode in a fire engine while Officer Hopps followed behind in a Beach Ranger vehicle.