1/31/25 @ 3:30 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of January 24 - January 31, 2025.
-Sabrina Robertson
Communications Officer
-Sabrina Robertson
Communications Officer
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1/31/25 @ 2:45 p.m. What do 1899, 1989, and 2025 have in common? Historic snowfall in Nassau County! Hopefully, you got to enjoy this rare winter wonderland—building snowmen, having snowball fights, making snow angels, or snapping some incredible photos. A huge thank you to our residents for sharing your Nassau County Snow Day memories with us, and to the Amelia Island Museum of History for providing amazing photos from the snowstorms of 1899 and 1989! This is truly one for the history books, so be sure to save your photos—who knows, in 30 years, we might need you to share them again! If you’d like to see more historical snowstorm photos and other local history, visit the Amelia Island Museum of History in person at 233 S. Third Street, Fernandina Beach or visit their website at: https://ameliamuseum.org/  1/31/25 @ 2:00 p.m. - On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Planning & Zoning Board hosted a Workshop regarding the Timber to Tides (T2T) Design Overlay, a proposed regulatory document that would enforce the principles and priority actions established in the State Road 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021. The meeting included a presentation by Senior Planner Josh Macbeth followed by open discussions between staff and Planning & Zoning Board members. The P&Z Workshop can be viewed here.
The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon this foundation by employing Community-Based Design Standards (CBDS) and priority programs specific to the SR 200/A1A Corridor. Transect zones depict the transition of development form from rural to urban, ranging from natural preserved areas to urban core, and allows for special districts that fall outside these typical transect designations. On Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., the Board of County Commissioners will have a Workshop to discuss the proposed Timber to Tides Overlay Design. There will be no action taken at the Workshop. Should the Board determine it would like to move forward and consider adoption of the T2T Design Overlay, a public hearing will be scheduled and advertised for the public. Please note that the BOCC Workshop will be live streamed so residents can watch remotely if unable to attend in person. A recording of the meeting will also be available following the conclusion of the meeting at www.nassauclerk/watch-meetings. All information regarding the T2T Design Overlay can be located here on our official website. Questions? Please contact Senior Planner Josh Macbeth at (904) 530-6323 or via email at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Communications Officer 1/31/25 @ 1:15 p.m. You can help the US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida improve their weather warnings as a trained storm spotter! Mark your calendar and join us at the Nassau County Emergency Operations Center on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6 pm for Storm Spotter Training. The class will cover severe weather hazards, safety, proactive monitoring & reporting info to the US National Weather Service Jacksonville Florida Please register in advance by e-mailing Jami McCormick at: [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Communications Officer   1/31/25 @ 11:00 a.m. Have you seen today's News-Leader? The cover features our County Extension Director Dr. Taylor Clem and his podcast, Cultivating Curiosity. This monthly podcast focuses on the world of plants, allowing the Nassau County Extension to reach a wider demographic. Each episode is led by Dr. Clem and Alyssa Vinson, an Extension Agent in Hillsborough County and features guest speakers who are experts in their fields. The first episode launched in January 2024 and has been becoming increasingly popular for listeners and the dedicated guest speakers who after appearing are being presented with new opportunities to further their professional development. Cultivating Curiosity can be found on your favorite podcast app. You can also find previous episodes here: https://sites.google.com/ufl.edu/cultivating-curiosity/home  Screenshot of cover page of the Friday, January 31, 2025 News-Leader. Full story can be found at www.fbnewsleader.com  1/31/25 @ 9:00 a.m. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has notified the County that the U.S. 17 over the St. Mary’s River will see full closures Monday, Feb. 3 through Thursday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for routine bridge maintenance. During the closures, motorists will not be able to cross the St. Mary’s Bridge and will be detoured to I-95 to cross the river. If you have any questions, please contact the FDOT District 2 Communications Office at (904) 476-8330 or email [email protected]. About the St. Mary's Bridge: The St. Mary’s Bridge was constructed in 1927 and is a movable swing bridge, where the center span twists to open for vessels. The bridge is completely manual and requires a crew to unlock the vessel, manually turn the bridge and relock the bridge when vessels request an opening. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer    1/31/25 @ 4:00 a.m.
Happy 90th Birthday to American Beach! Founded on January 31, 1935 by the Pension Bureau of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company, American Beach was developed as an ocean front resort for the Pension Bureau's employees and shareholders. During the period of racial segregation in America, American Beach became known to hundreds of thousands as the Negro Playground, and was a home in Paradise to many. Today, community members take pride in caring for and preserving this unique community. The Board of County Commissioners commends all those who contribute to these efforts and maintaining this gem hidden in Nassau County. Pictured: Beach crowd in the 1940s. Photo credit: Amelia Island Museum of History at https://ameliaisland.pastperfectonline.com/photo/47CF8651-6CF3-47B9-A574-509365314400 2:00 p.m. update - The repair is complete and the area has re-opened. 1/30/245 @ 10:40 a.m. Please note that the section of Chester Road north of David Hallman Parkway to Pages Dairy Road is temporarily closed due to a gas leak. Representatives from Florida Public Utilities are already onsite working on this issue which we hope will be resolved within the next 2-3 hours. Anyone needing to access Chester Road north of David Hallman Parkway or Chester Road south of David Hallman Parkway will need to find an alternate route. Thank you for your patience. We will let everyone know when it has reopened. Sabrina Robertson Communications Officer  1/28/25 @ 5:00 p.m. - On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners hosted its second annual Government Field Day for all County employees and their families. Government Field Day included a kickball tournament, inflatables, adoptable pets from Nassau County Animal Services, and food trucks. The event allowed County employees to interact with their co-workers outside of the office environment, improving relationships and comradery. The event also provided an opportunity for employees and their families to enjoy the outdoors while doing activities that are beneficial to their health. The Board of County Commissioners cares about its employees and strives to improve employee health by encouraging physical activity and promoting healthy eating habits. In addition to the annual Government Field Day Event, the BOCC offers its employees quarterly healthcare challenges with prizes, annual health fairs, employee reimbursements for certain health related activities such as 5Ks and weight loss programs, and health screenings, all of which are funded by our insurance carrier through its benefits package. These programs are not only beneficial to the employee, but to the organization as a whole as better healthcare screenings result in lower insurance premiums. At this time, we would like to congratulate the teal team (made up of employees from the Clerks' office) on winning first place in the kickball tournament! We would also like to extend our appreciation to the BOCC's Human Resources Department for coordinating this fun event and spreading the importance of health and wellness for every employee. -Sabrina Robertson Communications Officer 1/24/25 @ 3:30 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of January 17 - January 24, 2025. -Sabrina Robertson Communications Officer 1/24/25 @ 2:00 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Nassau County School Board will host a Joint Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss topics of mutual concern. The meeting will take place in the County’s Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 (James S. Page Governmental Complex). The agenda will be published prior to the meeting and can be located at https://nassaufl.co/agendas. The public is invited to be present and be heard. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing accommodations to participate in this activity/event should contact the County Manager’s Office by e-mailing [email protected] or calling (904) 530-6010, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call the Florida Relay Service at 711 or toll free at 1-800-955-8771 (TTY). -Sabrina Robertson Communications Officer 1/24/25 @ 2:00 p.m.
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the City of Fernandina Beach Commission will host a Joint Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss topics of mutual concern. The meeting will take place in the County’s Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 (James S. Page Governmental Complex). The agenda will be published prior to the meeting and can be located at https://nassaufl.co/agendas. The public is invited to be present and be heard. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing accommodations to participate in this activity/event should contact the County Manager’s Office by e-mailing [email protected] or calling (904) 530-6010, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call the Florida Relay Service at 711 or toll free at 1-800-955-8771 (TTY). -Sabrina Robertson Communications Officer  1/24/25 @ 1:30 p.m.
Stepping on the Stage of Life is a 12-week training course geared towards young adults. Preparing to step out on to the stage of life is very scary and unsettling as a young adult, especially if you are not prepared and armed with high self-esteem, social skills, and confidence. Learn from Debra Lewis, M. ED, CCP, CC, who has experience as a Correction Specialist, Certified Life Coach, Group Counselor, and Mental Health Therapist. She will cover topics like:
1/23/25 @ 2:40 p.m. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is hosting a "Teen Driver Challenge" on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The course is offered four times a year, so if you miss this one, do not worry, there will be more opportunities! Did you know that teen drivers face a three times higher risk of fatal crashes compared to other drivers? Sheriff Bill Leeper and the Nassau County Sheriff's Office are dedicated to safeguarding our young drivers and actively working to reduce traffic crash injuries and fatalities. That is why we have teamed up with the Florida Sheriff’s Association to present the Teen Driver Challenge. This free program aims to enhance teens' driving abilities and lower the likelihood of accidents through a blend of classroom learning and practical driving exercises. Teens aged 15-19 with a valid Florida Operators License or Learner's License, along with at least six months of on-the-road driving experience, are eligible to participate. Participants must bring their own vehicle and provide current copies of their driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance. Each class is limited to 12 students. Students must be Nassau County residents. Lunch will be provided at no cost to you. Sheriff Bill Leeper emphasizes, "We're here to guide young drivers in mastering both crisis situations and everyday traffic. Awareness is key—defensive driving not only involves being mindful of your actions but also of fellow motorists." The Teen Driver Challenge is primarily a defensive driving program covering various topics and exercises including:
Sheriff Leeper expresses his enthusiasm by saying, "I'm proud to collaborate with the Florida Sheriff’s Association on this invaluable program and encourage your teen to enroll in this life-saving course." The Teen Driver Challenge takes place at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds in Callahan, located at 543378 US-1, Callahan, FL 32011. For further details and registration forms, visit our website at https://www.nassauso.com under the Programs tab. For inquiries or registration assistance, contact Nicole Maddox at the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office by phone at 904-548-4020 or via email at [email protected] #ncsotrafficsafety  |
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