5/31/18 @ 4:50 p.m. - Free fishing days provide an opportunity for parents to take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to the sport, without needing a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational fisherman (residents and non-residents).

Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd are license free saltwater fishing days, and Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th are license free freshwater fishing days. Other rules such as bag and size limits do apply, so be sure to check out the FFWC webpage before you head out.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/31/18 @ 8:10 a.m. - Below are FDOT lane closures for the week of June 2 - June 8, 2018:

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION 
       Job Description:  SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number:  210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number:  4881064P
Contract Number:  T2579
County - Section Number:  Nassau - 74060
 
 
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:
 
Daytime:    

• SR 200 WB Right Lane at Barnwell Rd; Saturday, 06/02/18; 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• SR 200 WB Right Lane at Blackrock Rd; Saturday, 06/02/18; 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

 
Nighttime: 

• SR 200 WB Right Lane at Arrigo Blvd; Thursday, 06/07/18; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 WB Right Lane at David Hallman Parkway, Friday, 06/08/18; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction Maintenance Activity):
Asphalt Paving
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM                                        
Carrie Smithheart, PA              
Office: (904) 265-3170          
Cell: (904) 509-9007        

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office 
 

5/30/18 @ 4:30 p.m. - Florida's hurricane tax free week is June 1 through June 7, 2018. Examples of tax free items include batteries, flashlights, weather radios, lanterns, reusable ice packs, portable generators (valued at $750 or less), and more.

Please see the attached document for a complete list of qualifying items.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/30/18 @ 2:00 p.m. - The Nassau County Citizens Guide will be mailed to all property owners this week! This is a collaborative effort by all the Constitutional Offices (Board of County Commissioners, Supervisor of Elections, Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Clerk of Courts and Tax Collector). It contains your 2018 Voter Guide, as well as important information on public safety, hurricane preparedness,a comprehensive list of community resources, and more!

If for some reason you don't receive yours in the mail, you can download one here as well.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/25/18 @ 5:00 p.m. - County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will return to normal business hours on Tuesday.

We hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/25/18 @ 4:40 p.m. - Governor Rick Scott has issued a memorandum ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 28, 2018, from sunrise to noon, in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day.

In addition, all residents of Florida are asked to pause for a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. to remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to our Nation.

Please click here to view the Memorandum.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/25/18 @ 1:30 p.m. - May 27th and May 28th have been designated as Nassau County Firefighter "Fill the Boot Days". Throughout the weekend, you will see local firefighters at various intersections collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). And for the first time ever, north Florida's 3 biggest collectors, Nassau, Clay and St. Johns County, are all holding their drives on the same weekend!

Clay County has challenged Nassau County to see which one can raise the most money this year. Clay County's goal is $55,000 and we need Nassau County residents to help us surpass their goal. Nassau County started their celebration early and was able to collect $13,264 on Shrimp Festival Weekend so we are off to a great start! The winner will house the 1st Annual Traveling Axe at the fire station of their choice.

We look forward to a great fundraising weekend and "burning" Clay County in this competition.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office


Below are photos and videos of our friends Ryleigh and Ben, as well as pictures of our firefighters raising money are previous events. Over the last 13 years, Nassau County has raised more than $416,000 for the MDA.

5/24/18 @ 4:45 p.m. - The precautionary boil water notice issued yesterday for some Nassau Amelia Utility customers has been lifted following a satisfactory completion of bacteriological analysis showing the water is now safe for consumption. You may resume normal usage at this time.

Thank you for your patience. As always, if you have any questions, please fee free to contact the NAU Billing Department at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/25/18 @ 8:25 a.m. - Based upon passage of House Bill 631 (beach bill), the Board of County Commissioners established a Fact Finding Committee to receive testimony and documentary evidence as to the customary and historic use of the dry sand areas of the beach, in the unincorporated areas of Amelia Island. Four meetings have been held and several concerned citizens have submitted emails and photos depicting how the dry sand areas of the beach have been used for a variety of activities including sunbathing, camping, and playing in the sand. 

In order to protect the public beaches in unincorporated Nassau County, the Board intends to adopt an Ordinance declaring "customary use" of the dry sand area before HB 631 goes into affect on July 1st. The County is seeking the public's help in obtaining historical information to support adoption of the Ordinance. For additional information about HB 631 and the Board's desire to adopt a Customary Use Ordinance, please watch the Special Meeting held on May 2, 2018.

The County has created two customary beach use affidavits. Affidavit 1 should be used by anyone who is a regular beach walker and has observed various uses on the unincorporated dry sand beach areas. Affidavit 2 is for residents who have photographs and/or documents that illustrate use of the dray sand areas of the beach in unincorporated County portions of the beach. By signing an affidavit, you are acknowledging that the affidavit may be used by the County in the formulation of the customary pubic use Ordinance.

Please submit your affidavits and documents via email to contact@nassaucountyfl.com or mail them to the County Manager's Office at 96135 Nassau Place, Suite 1, Yulee, FL 3209 prior to June 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

The next Beach Fact Finding Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5th at 3:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Commissioner Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

If you have any questions, please call Susan Gilbert at (904) 530-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/24/18 @ 11:25 a.m. - Below is lane closure information for the week of May 26 through June 1, 2018. NOTE: THERE ARE NO DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.  

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION 
Job Description:  SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number:  210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number:  4881064P
Contract Number:  T2579
County - Section Number:  Nassau - 74060
 
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:
 
Daytime:  None at this time
 
Nighttime: 

• SR 200 WB Right Lane at Barnwell Road; Wednesday, 05/30/18; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 WB Right Lane at Blackrock Road; Thursday, 05/31/18; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 WB Right Lane at Arrigo Blvd; Friday, 06/01/18; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction Maintenance Activity):
Asphalt Paving
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM                                        
Carrie Smithheart, PA              
Office: (904) 265-3170          
Cell: (904) 509-9007  

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office