8/10/26 @ 2:30 p.m.

​Nassau County is sharing the following notice on behalf of CSX regarding upcoming railroad track maintenance at the CR 119 crossing in Bryceville.

CR 119 Railroad Crossing – Bryceville
Tuesday, August 25 at 8:30 a.m. through Thursday, August 27 at 5:00 a.m.
Full closure: No traffic will be permitted across the railroad tracks while work is underway.

This track maintenance is being performed under a contract between CSX and its contractor, Southern Commercial Development. The County Road Department is providing this notice to help residents and motorists plan ahead.

The closure is expected to last approximately 2–5 days, although the schedule may change due to weather or other conditions.

Proposed Detours From Callahan to Bryceville:
US 301 South → Crawford Road West → CR 121 South → CR 119 East

From Bryceville to Callahan:
US 301 South toward Baldwin → US 90 West → CR 121 North → CR 119 East

To Callahan:
CR 119 West → CR 121 North → Crawford Road East → US 301 North

To Bryceville:
CR 119 West → CR 121 South → US 90 East → US 301 North
Please plan ahead and allow additional travel time while the crossing is closed.

For additional information, please contact Ericka Nickell of Southern Commercial Development at (229) 262-4394.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

8/10/26 @ 6:00 a.m.

Today marks the beginning of a brand-new school year filled with new opportunities, friendships, lessons and memories waiting to be made.

To all Nassau County students, we hope you have an amazing first day and a successful school year ahead! To our teachers and all school faculty, thank you for everything you do to help our students learn, grow and succeed.

Wishing all Nassau County students a safe, exciting and successful 2026-2027 school year!
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-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer​

8/9/26 @ 5:30 p.m.

​Below are photos from the period July 24 through August 7, 2026. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

8/8/26 @ 8:00 p.m.

​Below is the weekly update on the County Road 121 reconstruction project. 

Activities that took place the week of August 3, 2026
 
Drainage:

• Mitered end sections undergoing repair, preparation for pipe placement throughout project ongoing.

Road Shoulder Construction:

• Dressed out the outside right and left shoulder areas throughout the project limits
• Graded the outside left and right shoulders leading up to the box culvert and past the culvert
• Conducted general site cleanup and repaired washouts from rainstorm earlier this week
• Hauled off trash, debris and old asphalt throughout project
• Dressed up the embankment slope around S300/S301 to a 1:2. Added more bedding stone and filter fabric up the slopes to the wing-wall of S300/S301 to pull the rubble up as per plan.

Maintenance of Traffic:

• Maintained traffic control in accordance with project plans and FDOT standards
• Conducted routine inspections of all signage, barrels, and devices to ensure proper placement and visibility.

Road Closure:
The next road closure will begin on Friday, August 28th, 2026, from Balderdash PL to .33 miles South of Horseshoe Cir. S.
 
Activities planned for the week of August 10, 2026

• Note: If a daily single lane were to be installed, it would occur as needed between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. 

 
Planned dates and locations

Beginning Thursday, August 28th, 2026, the Contractor will commence installation of the Concrete Box Culvert (S-100/S-101) at Station 54+14 (approximately .83 miles North US-90 and 1.0 mile South of Horseshoe Cir. S.). To accommodate this work, the roadway will be closed from Balderdash Pl to .33 miles South of Horseshoe Cir. S.
  
08/10/26:

• Utilize lane closures throughout project for mitered end sections and pipe placement
• Activities: Mitered end sections and pipe placement outside shoulders, sod placement.

 
Tues. 08/11/26:

• Utilize lane closures throughout project for mitered end sections and pipe placement
• Activities: Mitered end sections and pipe placement outside shoulder, sod placement.

Wed. 08/12/26:

• Utilize lane closures throughout project for mitered end sections and pipe placement
• Activities: Mitered end sections and pipe placement outside shoulder, sod placement.

 
Thurs. 08/13/26:

• Utilize lane closures throughout project for mitered end sections and pipe placement
• Activities: Mitered end sections and pipe placement outside shoulder, sod placement.

Fri. 08/14/26:

• Utilize lane closures throughout project for mitered end sections and pipe placement
• Activities: Mitered end sections and pipe placement outside shoulder, sod placement.

 
Sat. 08/15/26:

• No work scheduled.

 
Sun. 08/16/26:

• No work scheduled.

 
If you have any questions, please contact Capital Projects Management at (904) 530-6370.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

8/8/26 @ 9:00 a.m.

Weekly Project Update: Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail Roundabout Week of August 3, 2026

Work This Week:

• Partial asphalt placement for the shared-use path and the bicycle curb ramps
• Continued grading
• Ongoing conduit installation for streetlights
• Minor utility work. 

These activities build on prior conduit, grading, and drainage preparations and move the project closer to completing the multi-use path network and permanent lighting.

Upcoming Work:
The remainder of the asphalt placement for the shared-use path, along with sodding, is expected during the week of August 17. Opening of the pedestrian facilities (sidewalk and shared-use path) is anticipated shortly thereafter.

We continue to sequence remaining work carefully to protect finished surfaces and deliver a durable, high-quality result. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as these final elements are completed.

Questions or concerns? Please contact Project Administrator Rafael Castro, KCI Technologies, at [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing support!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

8/7/26 @ 5:00 p.m.

Looking for a way to get involved in your community? The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for several Boards and Committees that help guide County programs, policies, and services.

Current opportunities include:

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 
Reviews local housing policies and recommends strategies to increase the availability of affordable housing.

Amelia Island Tourist Development Council (Tourist Industry/Tax-Paying Representative) 
Advises on the promotion and development of tourism and the use of Tourist Development Tax revenues.

Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Construction-Related Representatives – 2 vacancies) 
Hears appeals and considers matters related to the County's construction codes and regulations.

Planning and Zoning Board (At-Large Representative)
Reviews land use, zoning, and development proposals and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

To view all current openings, visit https://nassaufl.co/Boards_Committees.
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Each posting includes eligibility requirements, a detailed description of the committee's responsibilities, and a link to learn more.

Applications must be submitted by the close of business on Friday, September 4, 2026.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

8/6/26 @ 10:00 a.m. 

Today marks the start of Early Voting in Nassau County for the August 18, 2026 Primary Election.

Registered voters can cast their ballot during the Early Voting period, which runs August 6 through August 15.
Today is also the deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot. Requests must be received by the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6.

For early voting locations, hours of operation, sample ballots, voter registration information, or to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot before today's deadline, please visit the Nassau County Supervisor of Elections or contact their office directly at (904) 491-7500.

Important Dates

• August 6: Early Voting begins
• August 6: Deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot (5:00 p.m.)
• August 6–15: Early Voting
• August 18: Primary Election Day

For more info, visit www.votenassaufl.gov/

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

8/5/26 @ 4:00 p.m.

Want to build healthier soil and naturally reduce weeds in your garden?

Join Nassau County's UF/IFAS Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Dave Hébert, on Thursday, August 7, for a hands-on program exploring how cover crops, compost, mulch, and pollinator-friendly plants work together to create healthier, more productive gardens.

Participants will tour the demonstration garden in Callahan, learn about selecting and managing cover crops, discover the benefits of composting and worm bins, and see sustainable gardening practices in action.

Whether you're a home gardener, farmer, or simply interested in improving your landscape, this free educational program offers practical tips you can put to use at home.

UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County – Callahan
Thursday, August 7
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To learn more or register, contact Dave Hébert at [email protected] or call (904) 530-6356.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

8/5/26 @ 4:15 p.m. 
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Beginning at 6am on Thursday, August 6, the section of Hornets Drive between Theresa Road and Miner Road will open to traffic to support Yulee High School activities, including Convocation and First Flight. As drivers begin using this new roadway segment, please be aware of a new traffic pattern designed to improve safety and traffic flow.

A new concrete median has been installed between the Theresa Road Roundabout and the Miner Road Roundabout. As a result, left turns into and out of Yulee High School are no longer permitted at any school entrance along Hornets Drive.

Here’s what you need to know:

Entering Yulee High School:
• Drivers approaching from U.S. 17, William Burgess Boulevard, or Theresa Road should continue to the Miner Road Roundabout and use the roundabout to safely return to the appropriate school entrance.

Exiting Yulee High School:
• All vehicles must turn right onto Hornets Drive
• To travel toward Theresa Road, continue to the Theresa Road Roundabout and exit onto Theresa Road
• To travel back toward Miner Road, continue through the roundabout to reverse direction.

These access management features reduce conflict points and improve safety by eliminating left-turn movements across opposing traffic.

Please obey all traffic control devices, including school speed limit signs, yield signs, pedestrian crossings, advisory speed signs, and construction signage.

Please note: This is a partial opening of Hornets Drive between Theresa Road and Miner Road to support school activities. The remaining section between U.S. 17 and Theresa Road, including the new signalized intersection at U.S. 17, is scheduled to open Monday, August 10, at 6:00 a.m.

A traffic pattern map is included below to help motorists become familiar with the new roadway configuration before the first day of school.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

8/5/26 @ 9:00 a.m.

The new traffic signal at US-17 and William Burgess Boulevard is now operational.

The signal is now controlling northbound and southbound traffic on US-17, as well as traffic entering and exiting William Burgess Boulevard.

Please note: Hornets Drive remains closed, but we expect it to open before the start of the school year, providing an additional route to school.

Please help keep everyone safe by obeying all traffic signs, electronic message boards, lane closure markers, and detours. If a roadway is closed, it is closed for a reason and should not be used as a travel lane. Driving around barricades or moving traffic control devices creates unsafe conditions for everyone.
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Thank you for your patience throughout this project and for helping keep our roads safe.

8/4/26 @ 6:00 a.m.

Today, we join communities across the nation in celebrating the 235th Birthday of the United States Coast Guard.

For more than two centuries, the brave men and women of the Coast Guard have safeguarded our waters, protected our shores, and stood ready to respond in times of need. We thank them for their unwavering dedication, courage, and service to our nation.

Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard!
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-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

8/4/26 @ 6:00 a.m. 

Sea turtle nesting season is still going strong here in Nassau County, but have you ever wondered what happens after mama turtles leave our beaches?

The Sea Turtle Conservancy's Tour de Turtles officially kicked off and is following satellite-tagged sea turtles as they begin their incredible migrations across the Atlantic and Caribbean. While the featured turtles may have nested in Florida, Costa Rica, or Nevis, their journeys help scientists better understand the migration patterns, feeding grounds, and threats faced by sea turtles throughout our region, including the loggerheads that nest right here on Amelia Island.

Each turtle's journey provides valuable information that supports conservation efforts and helps protect sea turtles for generations to come.

This year's competitors are: 

• Lega-sea
• Sparky
• Pua
• Girl Power
• Sandy
• Azur
• Krysta
• Seaglass
• Fin Diesel
• Hei Hei
• Starlight.

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Which turtle are you cheering for this year? Track the race at www.tourdeturtles.org and follow along as these amazing travelers head out on their ocean adventures.

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Communications Officer