6/28/24 @ 3:00 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of June 21 - June 28, 2024. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

BUILDING BLOCKS SURVEY FOR NASSAU VISION 2050

The County launched Nassau Vision 2050, a collaborative 18-month process involving local leaders, residents, businesses, and stakeholders to shape the future of our community.

The project kicked off with extensive community engagement and a review of the County’s plans, studies, and existing conditions. Based on this input, draft “Community Building Blocks” have been developed, outlining core values that will guide recommendations and strategies for the Vision plan. Residents, business owners, and other community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Building Blocks through a new survey. The survey asks respondents to:

● Identify which values resonate with them.
● Describe their ideas for what these values could
   look like in practice.

Once participants take the quick 5-question survey, they will be entered in a raffle to win a local prize or experience in the County.


Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nassaubuildingblocks.

To learn more about the project, Nassau County Bicentennial events, and ways to get involved, please visit www.nassaufl2050.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ PUblic Information Officer

6/27/24 @ 1:10 p.m. - Please be advised the the Special Meeting regarding the Nassau Vision 2050 update on July 17, 2024, is being postponed. We will make an announcement once a new date/time has been identified. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Strategic Advancement at (904) 530-6019.

To view the original announcement, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

6/26/24 @ 4:30 p.m.

​Did you hear the news? If you adopt a pet this week from Nassau County Animal Services you will get a FREE $25 gift card from Coastal Pizza! In addition to that, NCAS has vouchers for 6 months of FREE, deliverable dog food from Pet Wants Amelia Island! All pets are vaccinated, spayed/neutered and microchipped.

Come see the amazing animals who are looking for a home at 86078 License Road. No appointment necessary. Their visiting hours are: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 11am-4pm, Wednesday from 1pm-6pm. Closed to the public on Mondays and holidays.

A big thank you to Coastal Pizza and Pet Wants Amelia Island for your generous contributions. We are so grateful to serve a community that supports NCAS's mission to find loving homes for pets in their care.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

6/26/24 @ 9:00 a.m.

On May 20, 2024, the Board hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony for a new Station 90 in Hilliard. The new, modern facility will consist of 10,891 square feet and will feature four bays with an engine, rescue unit, tanker and brush truck. It will also contain 11 sleeping quarters, four and half bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen and an exercise room.

Below is a short video from the event. Watch to learn more about the Board's commitment to enhancing public safety in Nassau County.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

6/25/24 @ 12:30 p.m. - On Thursday, June 13, 2024, a ceremony was held to celebrate the construction of a new Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 10, located at 75822 Edwards Road in Yulee. 

​This new modern facility will consist of 8,453 square feet and will feature three bays with an engine, rescue unit, and tanker. It will also contain 11 sleeping quarters, four and half bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and an exercise room.
 
The Station is being built through a public-private partnership with GreenePointe Holdings, the developer for Tributary.  It will be funded through impact fees (fees paid by developers to cover impact of new development). This is the third station to break ground since February 2024, including a new Station 70 on Nassauville Road and a new Station 90 on County Road 2 in Hilliard, both of which are under construction.

The ceremony began with the Firefighters Prayer and pledge of allegiance, led by Board Chairman John Martin. Next, GreenPointe President Grady Myers stated, "There's nothing better that forms a sense of community than a fire station. It's so important and vital to the community and this station will give the County a better opportunity to serve the residents".  

District Five Commissioner Klynt Farmer asked for a round of applause for all the first responders in attendance. He then stated, "This is a central location in Nassau County and will be able to mobilize staff on the east and west side of the County. This is a tremendous step in the right direction. We've now broken ground on three station this year and did so without raising taxes. I'm very proud to be a small part of something big". 

​We look forward to hosting a Ribbon Cutting later this year when the construction is complete. 

Below are some photos from the Groundbreaking Event. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Fire Chief Brady Rigdon at (904) 530-6600 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

6/26/24 @ 3:50  p.m.

​Are you seeking continuing education units for your CORE Commercial Pesticide Certification? The Nassau County Extension Office is offering a class, "Laws, Regulations, and Labeling", that will provide 2 FDACS Continuing Education Units in CORE. The class will take place on July 11, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Callahan Extension Office located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL 32011. There is no direct link however to sign up, go the FDAC Database, click on "Available CEU Classes" and then search for Nassau under counties. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Extension Agent I, Agriculture & Natural Resources, at (904) 530-6356 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

6/24/24 @ 2:15 p.m. - 

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1954 into law on May 12, 2021, creating the Resilient Florida Program. This legislation provides funding for initiatives to protect Florida's coastlines and inland waterways from sea level rise, storms, and flooding. It represents the largest investment in Florida’s history to help communities prepare for the effects of sea level rise, more severe storms, and increased flooding. For the 23/24 Fiscal Year, Nassau County applied for and received two grants under this program.

The Thomas Creek watershed management has been a priority to Nassau County dating back to the desnagging efforts of 2007. Since then, a Planning Assistance to States Grant (PAS) study was performed with the Army Corps of Engineers that concluded the best course of action is a voluntary buyout program. Staff presented the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan in March of 2023 to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Subsequently, the Stormwater and Drainage Management, as part of the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan initiative, applied for the Implementation Grant to purchase homes in the Thomas Creek watershed. This $2.8 million dollar grant requires a 50% which $1 million was approved for by the Board. The other $400,000 will be in work in-kind funds. 

On June 20, 2024, the County held on Open House regarding the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan. Dozens of residents were in attendance to learn more about on-going efforts to mitigate flooding in the area. Booths with County staff were set up in the Callahan Community Center to allow for specific questions that summary presentations have not answered to date. During the Open House, citizens were able to discuss the County's Bicentennial efforts and the Nassau Vision 2050 initiative. They were also able to give input for the County's vulnerability study and learn about the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) program in which Thomas Creek lands were ranked in the top 25 identified priority projects. Citizens that have already volunteered for the program learned more about the purchasing process. Some reviewed the preliminary floodplain elevations to be submitted to FEMA later this year. Others learned about the study for the first time and were added to this cycle’s volunteer list. 

As the project progresses, updates can be found on the Thomas Creek webpage. You can also reach out to Stormwater Drainage Director Katie Peay at (904) 530-6390 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

The bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 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 19, 2024 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity)
Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lasserre Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097

Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.

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

6/24/24 @ 9:00 a.m. -Below are public meetings scheduled for this week: 

Board of County Commissioners: Special Meeting regarding Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Board of County Commissioners: Regular Meeting
Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, June 24, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. 
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be found on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer