4/30/25 @ 1:30 p.m. - On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Nassau County Public Works and Keep Nassau Beautiful partnered to offer the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. This event is aimed at keeping harmful items out of the landfill and is free for Nassau County residents. 

Once again, the community showed great support of this endeavor with a whopping 449 vehicles coming through during the 4-hour event.  While the exact tonnage collected is not yet known, it is safe to stay that many Nassau County residents are doing their part to ensure electronics, paint, aerosols, batteries, used oils, lubricants, fluorescent light bulbs and other hazardous items are recycled properly.

We are also excited to announce that 700 lbs of food was collected for the Barnabas Food Pantry and will be used to feed hungry families right here in our community! 

We greatly appreciate the Nassau County Public Works team and the Keep Nassau Beautiful volunteers for all their hard work in coordinating the event and serving residents quickly and efficiently. Your hard work, speed and professionalism did not go unnoticed. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the residents who helped make this a successful event and for doing what you can to keep Nassau County clean and safe. 

The next Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will take place in the fall of 2025. As a reminder, the Convenience Recycle Center in Callahan takes many of these items year-round. Examples include batteries, latex paint, electronics, and used cooking oil. For more information, visit the Nassau County Solid Waste webpage. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

4/29/25 @ 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 is NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY!

If you're considering a pet, please don't forget the wonderful cats and dogs at Nassau County Animal Services that are waiting for their forever homes.

All pets come spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated and are microchipped. And in recognition of National Adopt a Pet Month (recognized annually in April), all pet adoptions are FREE!

Nassau County Animal Services is located at 86078 License Road in Yulee. Shelter visiting hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11am-4pm; Wednesday from 1pm-6pm; and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

#Adoptashelterpetday
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4/29/25 @ 3:30 p.m.

​​In recent years, the Board of County Commissioners has made it a priority to document and preserve the county’s rich historical heritage. To achieve this, the County has implemented a multi-phased strategy to conduct Historical Resources Surveys across the various parts of Nassau County. These surveys aim to identify and evaluate historically significant sites and structures, with the ultimate goal of submitting eligible properties to the Florida Master Site File maintained by the State of Florida. Typically, these historic resources include buildings that are over 50 years old—constructed in 1975 or earlier.
 
The County completed Phase One of the Historical Resources Survey in June 2020 which consisted of surveying the US-17, US-1, SR200, Callahan, Boulogne, Bryceville and Nassauville areas in Nassau County, including 558 historic structures, each of which were recorded into the Florida Master Site File. Phase Two of the survey will consist of surveying an additional 250-300 structures.
 
Property owners or residents in the William Burgess District, Thomas Creek Area, Lessie, Evergreen, Kings Ferry and O’Neil communities should be advised of upcoming architectural surveying within their areas beginning late April through July 2025. The surveyors are architectural historians from Stantec, Inc., an engineering and planning consultant firm.
 
The Stantec architectural historians will be preparing brief written architectural descriptions of all surveyed properties and will be taking photographs of the exteriors of these surveyed buildings. Florida Master Site File forms on those properties surveyed will be prepared and submitted to the State with photographs. Please note that all photographs will be taken from public streets and field workers will not enter any private property.
 
Following completion of the William Burgess District, Thomas Creek area, Lessie, Evergreen, Kings Ferry and O’Neil surveys, the resulting documentation will be publicly available as a report on the Nassau County website under the Planning Department sub-page. For more information on what this will entail, please visit the report produced from Phase I of this project. It can be found under the Planning Department tab on www.Nassaucountyfl.com.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Nassau County Planning Department at (904) 530-6320, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer
 

4/29/25 @ 9:00 a.m. - Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins on Thursday, May 1, 2025 and runs through October 31, 2025. At this time, we would like to remind residents to begin checking outside lighting in preparation of the upcoming season. 

Nassau County Code Section 37.08, Beachfront Lighting Restrictions, was created to safeguard nesting mothers and their hatchlings. A failure to comply could result in a fine. 

• Replace white porch lights with turtle safe lighting found at your local hardware store
• Eliminate, turn off, redirect or shield lights that can be seen from the beach surface
• Install timers and/or motion detectors and set the timer to 5 minutes or less for areas where light is needed
• Keep pool and cabana lights off
• Apply dark window tinting or draw curtains/blinds after dark.

 
Stay tuned each week for "Turtle Talk Tuesday" in which we will share information about our local sea turtle population and what is being done to protect them. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

4/29/25 @ 9:00 a.m. - At the Wednesday, April 16 meeting, Nassau County Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper provided an annual update to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

Nassau County Emergency Management (NCEM) is responsible for analyzing local hazards and risk, planning and preparing for disasters, identifying strategies to mitigate damage and losses, and coordinating information and resources during emergency responses. Externally, they strive to build a community that is aware, prepared and resilient to hazards. 

Topics covered during the presentation included professional development of personnel, information on the Medical Reserve Corps and their Hands-Only CPR training, emergency responses in the last fiscal year, and community engagement. He also spoke about current and upcoming initiatives including a Community Passport Preparedness Program designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills needed during emergencies or disasters and a week-long day camp, "TEAM for Girls", designed exclusively for girls who are interested in a career in public safety.

To view Director Cooper's presentation, please visit the Clerk's website. The presentation is listed under "Tab D". 

The BOCC extends their sincere appreciation to the employees and volunteers of NCEM for all they do to protect Nassau County and its residents, and for guiding the community in emergency preparedness. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

4/28/25 @ 5:00 p.m.

​On Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., a  Dedication Ceremony will be held in celebration of the grand opening of Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 10, located at 75822 Edwards Rd., Yulee, FL.
 
This new modern facility consists of 8,453 square feet and features three bays with an engine, rescue unit, and tanker. It also contains 11 sleeping quarters, four and half bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and an exercise room.
 
Nassau County Fire Chief Brady Rigdon stated, “We are very excited about the opening of a brand-new Fire Station 10. This addition is a tremendous improvement, not only to the Fire/Rescue department, but also for the citizens who live in the immediate area. The opening of this station will greatly improve response times for many incidents, allowing us to arrive sooner and to mitigate the situation faster. Congratulations to Nassau County on the opening of this much needed and long-awaited station.”
 
A groundbreaking ceremony for Station 10 was held on June 10, 2024, and was built through a public-private partnership with GreenePointe Holdings, the developer for Tributary.  Station 10 is one of three Nassau County fire stations that have broken ground in the last 12 months including a new Station 70 on Nassauville Road in Fernandina Beach and a new Station 90 on County Road 2 in Hilliard, both of which are currently under construction.

Chairman A. M. “Hupp” Huppmann stated, “The opening of Station 10 continues the Board’s long-standing commitment to public safety as a top priority. It improves the quality-of-life for residents, as well as quality-of-service conditions for our Fire & EMS personnel. GreenePointe’s partnership within the Tributary DRI process was critical in making this project a reality.”
 
The public is invited to attend the Dedication Ceremony which will include messages from your Elected Officials, the Fire Chief, a ribbon cutting, and a brief tour of the station. We look forward to seeing you there!
 
-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

/4/ @ 11:30 a.m. - Below are public meetings for the week of April 28 - May 2, 2025. Agendas can be found on our website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

The Draft Vision 2050 Plan Is Here—Make Your Voice Heard!​
Over the past two years, Nassau County has worked hand-in-hand with the community to create Vision 2050—a long-range plan to guide growth, policies, and programs over the next 25 years. From surveys to pop-ups all over the County to community events during the 2024 Bicentennial, your voices helped shape this vision.
 
This plan reflects the community’s shared priorities for a vibrant, high-quality future in Nassau County. It includes:

• A comprehensive growth plan
• Detailed actions and strategies for long-term success
• A vision & building blocks grounded in community values

Digital Engagement Opportunities:

Explore the Draft Vision 2050 Plan through our interactive StoryMap, where you can review the Growth Plan, actions, and strategies and submit your comments online:

• https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1fa6fd7474d64791afcec85f4bc2c532?header

In-person Engagement Opportunities:
Would you prefer to share your thoughts in person? Stop by any upcoming Open House events to connect with County planners and neighbors and make your voice heard.

• YULEE, FLORIDA - Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (6 PM)
  @ James S. Page Governmental Complex (96135 Nassau Pl., Suite 1, Yulee, FL 32097)
  
  
• TOWN OF HILLIARD - Thursday, May 15, 2025 (6 PM)
  @ Hilliard Town Hall (15859 County Road 108, Hilliard, FL 32046)

 

• CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (4 PM)
  @ Fernandina Beach City Hall (204 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034)

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This is the final opportunity to share your input on the Draft Vision 2050 Plan before it’s finalized. Don’t miss out!
 
To learn more about the Nassau Florida Vision Plan and ways to get involved, please visit www.nassaufl2050.com.

4/27/25 @ 11:30 a.m. - Below are pictures from the week of April 18-April 25, 2025. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

4/23/25 @ 3:00 p.m. 

We have some great local artists to perform all your favorite tunes at our 2nd Annual Opening of the Beaches Even on May 17th. 

10:30 a.m. - Laid Back
12:15 p.m. - Brian Ernst
1:45 p.m. - The Sean McCarthy Band
3:30 p.m. - Gilberto 77
5:30 p.m. - The Honey Badgers

Over the next few days, we will share videos highlighting each band/performer in an effort to spread excitement about the event so stay tuned!

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer