8/15/19 @ 4:00 p.m. - Nassau County Fire Rescue applied for and has been awarded the Hoods to Heroes Grant valued at $15,625. This grant will provide protective hoods to our first responders to protect against cancer causing carcinogens. The foundation will present the hoods at a special ceremony being held on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Fire Rescue Headquarters located at 96160 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL. The public is invited to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Fire/Rescue at (904) 530-6600.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

8/1/19 @ 9:45 a.m. - On Saturday, July 20th, Nassau County Solid Waste held their annual Tire Waste Amnesty Event in which Nassau County residents could dispose of up to 12 tires at no charge. A total of 611 tires were collected during the four hour event. 

A big thank you to all the employees and volunteers who worked during the event, as well as to the residents who participated. We commend each of you for doing your part to dispose of these tires properly and reducing their environmental impact. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

6/25/19 @ 10:00 a.m. - On Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., the Board of County Commissioners will host a Dedication Ceremony for renaming the Callahan County Building to the Walter Boatright County Building. Mr. Boatright served as County Commissioner from 2008 through 2016 and was a known for his solution oriented approach, sense of humor and down to earth demeanor that allowed him to work with with others, even in the face of disagreement.

Mr. Boatright passed away in December 2018 and is greatly missed by County staff. (Here is the original announcement made by the County following his passing). The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously in June 2019 to rename the Callahan County Building in his honor.

The public is invite to attend this dedication event.

WHEN: Thursday, June 27th at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: 45401 Mickler Street, Callahan, FL 32011

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

6/11/19 @ 9:00 a.m. - Nassau County will be hosting their Annual Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, July 20th at the Nassau County Convenience Recycle Center in Callahan.

This free event allows Nassau County residents to dispose of up to twelve (12) tires per household, with proof of residency. Tires are limited to car and light truck tires only and must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted.

The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will remain open until 12:00 p.m., or until the truck is full (whichever comes first).

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6702 or email bdiden@nassaucountyfl.com.




-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

06/10/19 @ 2:00 p.m. - On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Nassau County Fire Rescue held a graduation ceremony for 3 new recruits who just completed 3 weeks of training to become official Firefighters/Paramedics. Both were given their assignments and began at their stations the next day. The first photo from left to right features: Chief Brady Ridgon, Raleigh Zike (new recruit), Michelle Hoover (new recruit), Engineer Paul Thornton (lead instructor), Brandon Taylor (new recruit), and Assistant Chief, Greg Roland.

Fire Rescue also recognized Dr. Farid Ullah for his 47 years of service as the County's Medical Director. As Medical Director, Dr. Ullah was responsible for the medical performance of the paramedics operating for Nassau County Fire Rescue. His service to the County has been exceptional and we truly appreciate all he has done not only for the personnel, but for the citizens as well.

The second photo left to right features: Battalion Chief, Jeff Dodd, Chief Brady Rigdon, Dr. Ullah, and Asst. Chief Greg Roland. In the third photo, Battalion Chief Dodd is presenting Dr. Ullah with a helmet from NCFR for all his years of service. Also pictured is County Manager/County Attorney, Mike Mullin, Recruit Brandon Taylor and Lt. Ken Barr in the background.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/31/19 @ 11:15 a.m. - On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, dozens attended a Ground Breaking Ceremony in celebration of the upcoming construction of a new County Extension Facility to be located at 85834 Miner Rd in Yulee. Those in attendance included the Board of County Commissioners, UF/IFAS Extension Staff, master gardeners, community volunteers and extension supporters.

The new 2,000 square foot facility will serve as the administration office for the Extension staff and will feature classrooms for lawn, agriculture, and family consumer classes and training rooms for the master gardeners and extension agents. The property will also feature demonstration gardens, a nature trail with learning stations, an orchard, and an aquatic pond for pond maintenance training.

The new facility will be named the Rebecca L. Jordi Cooperative Extension Office, in honor of our current Extension Director, Ms. Becky Jordi. Anyone who has met Ms. Jordi can attest to her passion for agriculture and horticulture and her determination to make this project a reality. It is anticipated that the project will be completed within the next 16 months.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/13/19 @ 1:20 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners and UF/IFAS Nassau Extension Office will be hosting a Ground Breaking Ceremony this Wednesday, May 15th, in celebration of the upcoming construction of the new County Extension Office and Demonstration Gardens.

The event will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the site located at 85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097. (see map below)

The public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served following the event.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/25/19 @ 9:15 a.m. - On Saturday, March 30, 2019, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners and the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department hosted a Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event in which residents were able to properly dispose of items that shouldn't be tossed in the trash. Examples included paint, paint thinners, aerosol cans, batteries, fluorescent lights, oils and lubricants, and pesticides.

A total of 181 households participated in the event with a total of 30,849 pounds (15.424 tons) of materials collected. The largest amount of hazardous material collected was paint with 18,281 pounds of latex paint and 4,526 pounds of old based paint collected. The second largest hazardous material collected was used oils and other lubricants weighing a total of 6,050 pounds. For a complete listing of materials collected, please view the attached Summary of Results issued by the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department.

Also, here's a link from a FaceBook video created by Keep Nassau Beautiful.

A big thank you to all of the volunteers that made this event possible, as well as to the residents of Nassau County for doing your part to keep hazardous materials out of the landfill.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/22/19 @ 3:00 p.m. - On Saturday, March 30, 2019, the Fernandina Beach Library Branch will be hosting a Spring Festival. In addition to the fun, family friendly activities and character appearances listed on the flyer, the branch will be showcasing many Local and State Organizations to educate families about the wonderful services and programs offered by each organization.

This event is free and open to everyone!

What: Spring Festival
When: Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: Fernandina Beach Library Branch, 25 N. 4th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

If you have any questions, please contact Youth Services Librarian, Michelle Forde, at (904) 530-6506 or via email at mforde@nassaucountyfl.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/21/19 @ 2:00 p.m. - Don't forget that the Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection has been scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Nassau County Convenience Center. Examples of items accepted include hazardous waste such as aerosol cans, batteries, fertilizers, pesticides, paints, paint thinner, propane tanks, oil filters, household cleaners, and fluorescent light bulbs, as well as electronics such as computer monitors, cell phones, cameras, radios, computers, and more. For a complete listing of items accepted, please see the attached flyer.

This event is free with proof of Nassau County residency. No commercial loads will be accepted.

In conjunction with this event, there will also be a food drive for Barnabas. Please consider bringing a non-perishable canned item to donate to the Barnabas pantry to help feed Nassau County residents in need.



What: Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Food Drive Event
When: Saturday, March 30, 2019
      8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or until trucks reach capacity)
Where: Convenience Recycle Center, 46026 Landfill Rd., Callahan, FL 32011

This event is brought to you by Keep Nassau Beautiful in sponsorship with the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Alachua County.

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office