3/31/23 @ 2:30 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of March 24 - March 31, 2023. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/31/23 @ 900 a.m. - In case you missed it! The Fernandina Beach Library will be hosting a Spring Festival tomorrow, Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 11am-2pm. This free event will feature games and activities for kids of all ages including: live (kid friendly) music; crafts; game booths; balloon art; face painting; touch-a-truck; and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo. It will also include appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog, Smokey Bear, and superhero characters. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/30/23 @ 11:30 a.m. - This Saturday, April 1st, Nassau County Animal Services will host a Mega Adoption Event featuring 30+ beautiful pups. All adoption fees have been sponsored for this special event. 

So, stop by Petco in Yulee this Saturday between 9am-4pm and find your new best friend!

Can't make it Saturday? Schedule a visit to the shelter at 86078 License Road, Yulee. Visiting hours are: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 11am-4pm; Wednesday 1pm–6pm, Saturday, Sunday 11am– 4pm.

If you have any questions, contact Animal Services at (904) 530-6150. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/29/23 @ 9:00 a.m. - At the Monday, March 27th meeting, Ryan Tucker, Audit Partner with Purvis Gray, presented the annual audit for Fiscal Year 21/22 which ended on September 30, 2022. This outside firm spends about 4 weeks each year studying the Board's controls and processes to ensure they are appropriate and functioning properly. 

"There are five main objectives in this report that are required by Florida Statute. The most important objective is for us to issue an opinion on the County's financial statements". He then went on to say that "Nassau County has received an "Unmodified Opinion" which is the highest level of assurance that an audit firm can provide on a County's financial statements." He further explained that an unmodified opinion means that there are no modifications needed to the Board's controls and processes. 

Mr. Tucker also explained the 7 audit reports provided including reports on the Countywide statements, the Board of County Commissioners (stand alone) statements, and the statements on the five individual Constitutional Offices (Sheriff, Clerk of Courts, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser and Supervisor of Elections). 

Chairman Klynt Farmer stated, "This is a testament to the Clerk's Office and the Office of Management & Budget and a testament of who we are, working for the people we serve. It means a lot to the community". 

To view the presentation, please click here. The presentation was listed under "Tab B".

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/28/23 @ 3:45 p.m. 

At the Monday, March 27th meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-027 proclaiming the month of April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Nassau County. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month brings attention to the prevalence of sexual violence and its widespread impacts, while promoting responses that lead to positive cultural change. The goal of the month is to raise public awareness about sexual violence; provide education on individual and societal impacts; and encourage community level responses to sexual violence. 

The Board joins advocates and community members in raising awareness about sexual violence, centering the needs of those who have been harmed, and advancing equitable support for every survivor. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

3/28/23 @ 8:45 a.m. - All flags will be flown at half-staff through sunset on Friday, March 31st, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated yesterday in Nashville, TN. 

To view the Presidential Proclamation directing flags to be flown at half-staff, please click here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

3/27/23 @ 11:45 a.m. - Attached is the February 2023 edition of the Board of County Commissioner's monthly newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions, and more!

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/27/23 @ 8:45 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week: 

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, March 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/24/23 @ 10:35 p.m. 

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Winn Dixie in Hilliard to host Nassau Night Out on Thursday, March 30th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Come and meet members of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office and learn more about their work within the community.

Crime prevention information will be provided and other community groups will be there as well such as: Skittles the Clown, the Instrument Zoo, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Micah's Place, One More Child, Salvation Army, Women's Center of Jacksonville, Boys and Girls Club of Nassau, Family Support Services as well as Nassau County Fire-Rescue and MORE!

The Sheriff's Office has indicated that they will also have scent kits and Autism stickers available on site!

If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (904) 225-0331.

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

3/24/23 @ 10:30 p.m. 

Below are pictures from the week of March 17 - March 24, 2023. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

3/22/23 @ 8:30 a.m. - At the Wednesday, March 15th meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-026 proclaiming the month of April 2023 as Water Conservation Month in Nassau County, Florida. This follows the State's annual designation of April as Florida's Water Conservation Month, which is meant to educate citizens about how we can all help save Florida's precious water resources. 2023 is the 25th Anniversary that the State has declared April as Florida's Water Conservation Month!

This year, Water Conservation Month centers around water loss from leaky faucets, toilets and irrigation. Douglas Conkey, Intergovernmental Affairs Director for the St. Johns River Water Management District, was in attendance to accept the Resolution. He stated, "Water conservation is the most important action we can take to sustain our water supplies, meet future needs, and reduce demands on Florida's water dependent ecosystems such as springs, rivers, lakes,  and wetlands. The average household's leaks account for 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, the equivalent of the amount of water needed to do 270 loads of laundry. 10% of our homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more of water per day. Repairing simple leaks can save homeowners about 10% on their water bill". 

The Board of County Commissioners urges to repair leaks and to do their part in saving Florida's water not just in April, but also year-round. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer. 

3/21/23 @ 10:30 a.m.- The County's bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first).

Examples of items that will be accepted include:
- Aerosol cans
- Household cleaners
- Cooking oil (used)
- Oil, lubricants, oil filters
- Insecticides and pesticides
- Computers
- Radios
- Printers
- Power tools
- Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
- Batteries
- Propane Tanks
- Paints and paint thinners
- And much, much more!

What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
When: Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity)
Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.(see map below for details)

This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165.

Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer
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3/21/23 @ 10:00 a.m. 

The Board of County Commissioners and the American Beach Water and Sewer District are currently seeking applicants to serve on the American Beach Water and Sewer District Advisory Board.  The Advisory Board represents the American Beach property owner’s interest by monitoring and evaluating the design and construction of the public water distribution and wastewater collection system within the District boundaries.

The Advisory Board shall consider matters related to and submitted by the District staff to the District Board related to the design and construction of the system and may offer comments, if any, concurrently.  Comments relating to design and construction of the system from the community residents, property owners, resident groups, associations, and other owner-based organizations may be considered by the Advisory Board and provided to the District Board.
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The Advisory Board is comprised of five (5) members, all of whom shall be legal owners of property in the American Beach Water and Sewer District service area and shall be appointed by the District Board.  Appointments to the Board shall be made based on prior community service experience and involvement in the community improvement planning within the District boundaries.
 
Applicants must include proof of ownership in the form of one of the following:

• Copy of a recorded Deed;
• Copy of documents from the Property Appraiser’s Office indicating ownership;
• Copy of documents from the Tax Collector’s Office indicating ownership.

Please note, all members of the Advisory Board shall abide by Florida Sunshine Law, F.S. Ch. 286; Florida Public Records Law, F.S. Ch. 119; Florida Code of Ethics, F.S. Ch. 112; and all other applicable local or state statutes, ordinances, or rules.
Applications and backup documentation will be accepted through Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
 
Apply here: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/1087/American-Beach-Water-Sewer-District
 
If you have any questions, please contact Administrative Manager, Amy Bell, at [email protected].
 
-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer