9/30/21 @ 10:45 a.m. - The Nassau County Department of Health has issued the attached calendar for COVID_19 testing and vaccination locations for the month of October. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau DOH at (904) 875-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/30/21 @ 9:15 a.m. - Today is the final day to respond to the survey regarding beach access and beach parking. As previously announced, the County hired Walker Consultants to develop a comprehensive plan for beach access and parking on Amelia Island to ensure there is adequate access as the County continues to grow. If you have not completed the survey yet, please do so now. It will take about 5-7 minutes to complete. We realize your parking and beach access choices may change from day to day so we are asking that you tell us about your experiences on a typical day.

Upcoming Webinar

On Wednesday, October 6th at 6pm, a webinar will be held for the consultant to provide an overview and status update of the overall project. Below is the public link and access code for anyone wishing to participate.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://nassaucountyfl.zoom.us/j/83020114380?pwd=b2RZOUEvSHRQb2VGT283eTRDaVJMUT09
Passcode: 987321
Or One tap mobile :
    US: +13017158592,,83020114380#,,,,*987321#  or +13126266799,,83020114380#,,,,*987321#
Or Telephone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
        US: +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 558 8656  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID: 830 2011 4380
Passcode: 987321
    International numbers available: https://nassaucountyfl.zoom.us/u/kbcb32Gw8o
 
If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via e-mail at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/29/21 @ 1:10 p.m. - The Board of County Commissioners would like to express their condolences on the passing of Dr. Farrid Ullah.

Dr. Ullah served as the County's Medical Director for 49 years, overseeing medical protocols and procedures for Nassau County Fire Rescue. He provided invaluable knowledge to our emergency personnel and was was actively involved in development of policies and procedures that made Nassau County Fire Rescue the outstanding agency that it is today.

Please keep his wife Susan, daughters Cami and Tracy, and his five grandchildren in your thoughts and prayers.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/27/21 @ 12:15 p.m. -

Attached is the August 2021 edition of the Board of County Commissioners monthly newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for departments under the Board of County Commissioners. It also includes information about road projects, adopted policies and procedures, community outreach programs/events, budget discussions and more!

If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010 or email [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/27/21 @ 11:45 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, September 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 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

9/24/21 @ 6:15 p.m.

County employees wore gold today in memory of Jacob Berglund on his birthday. Jacob is a Nassau County resident who passed away last year after a two year battle with leukemia. Jacob was known for his positive outlook on life and his infectious smile. He was also known as “Buzz” because he was the Hornets Mascot for both the Yulee Middle and Yulee High School. He is greatly missed by this community.

His family made a post on FaceBook encouraging residents to make a donation in his honor to Fourth and Gold, a non profit organization that raised money for childhood cancer research. Here’s the link to Fourth and Gold’s webpage for anyone who is interested.

-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer

9/24/21 @

Below are pictures for the week of September 17 through September 24, 2021.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/24/21 @ 9:40 a.m. - The Nassau County Department of Health issued the attached Press Release regarding a grant they've been awarded to which will allow them to further address cognitive health and dementia. Through the grant, the department will designate a part-time HBI Road Map Strategist, a public health official working in support and coordination with public health partners across the community. The new Road Map Strategist will conduct a public health needs assessment, train local health officials and key community partners, and lead implementation of public health action on dementia, consistent with the State and Local Public Health Partnerships to Address Dementia.
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If you have any questions, please contact the DOH-Nassau at (904) 875-6100.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/23/21 @ 12:00 p.m. - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our employees, Bill Howard.

Bill had worked for Nassau County since 2003 and was serving as a Facilities Supervisor at the time of his passing. In his position, Bill worked at the Judicial Complex where he oversaw maintenance of the Robert M. Foster Justice Center, the jail, the Sheriff's Administration Building and the Emergency Operations Center. He was also responsible for ensuring that the County's HVAC systems were working properly in ALL county buildings. He supervised facilities staff that worked with the HVAC systems, serving as a mentor to those in the apprenticeship program earning HVAC certifications.

Most recently, Bill had been accepted to the Chamber's Leadership Nassau Program. He was excited to learn more about the County as a whole and networking with other future leaders in the community.

Bill was an outstanding employee to the County but even more than that, he was an outstanding role model and friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

Bill leaves behind his wife Denise Howard, daughter Christina (Caleb) Hodges, sister Angie (Mark) Glisson, parents William Howard Sr., and Brenda Howard, granddaughter Delilah Hodges, and many nieces and nephews. Please keep all of them in your prayers during this difficult time. Bill's obituary can be found here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/23/21 @ 10:15 a.m. - On Saturday, September 11, 2021, Nassau County Solid Waste hosted the Waste Tire Amnesty Event which allowed Nassau County residents to dispose of up to 15 tires at no charge. We are pleased to report that nearly 600 tires were collected. A big thank you to the employees for all their hard work and to the residents for ensuring these tires were disposed of properly and are not a threat to the environment.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/21/21 @ 3:30 p.m. - Deputy Eric Oliver was killed in the line of duty on November 22, 2016. His daughter, Shelby, was only 6 at the time. Shelby is now in 5th grade and participates in her school's safety patrol. Safety Patrol is currently selling candy bars for their annual trip to Washington, D.C. Shelby is especially excited about going to Washington, D.C. because her Dad's name is on the Police Memorial Wall and she will get to see it in person!

On Friday, September 17th, Shelby made arrangements to visit the Sheriff's Office to sell candy bars to the department. What Shelby didn't know was that the Sheriff's Office had already begun collecting money in hopes to raise enough to pay for both hers and her mom's ticket. Upon arriving, Shelby was surprised to learn that not only had the $1,600 been raised for their tickets, an additional $3,600 had been donated by Sheriff and Fire/Rescue personnel. The additional funds have been donated to the Safety Patrol to assist with tickets for the remaining 29 students. Board of County Commissioner employees donated an additional $250 on Tuesday, September 21st, which will also be given to the Safety Patrol.

Thank you to the Sheriff's Office for coordinating this fundraiser for Shelby. And a big thank you to all the County personnel who donated money for this wonderful cause.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/21/21 @ 8:30 a.m. - At the Monday, September 13th meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2021-174 proclaiming the month of September 2021 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in Nassau County, FL.

Each year, about 30,000 people in the United States suffer a brain aneurysm rupture each year, at the rate of about 1 rupture every 18 minutes. Ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in about 50% of cases and of those who survive, about 66% suffer some permanent neurological deficit.

An unruptured brain aneurysm usually has no symptoms, however they can become enlarged and press on the nerves in the brain resulting in blurred or double vision, a drooping eyelid, a dilated pupil, pain above or behind one eye, and weakness and/or numbness. A ruptured brain aneurysm can cause sudden symptoms including sudden, severe headache, nausea/vomiting, stiff neck, double or blurred vision, sensitivity to light, seizure, drooping eyelid, a dilated pupil, pain above or behind the eye, loss of consciousness, confusion, weakness and/or numbness.

Non-profit organizations such as the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation raise awareness and funding to support neurological research, training, and treatment for brain aneurysms, strokes, and other cerebrovascular conditions. During Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month,residents are encouraged to become familiar with the warning signs and symptoms so you can ensure they are diagnosed and treated quickly.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/20/21 @ 10:00 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Development Review Committee
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Planning & Zoning Board
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Conditional Use & Variance Board
Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agenda can be located at our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Office

9/17/21 @ 5:15 p.m. - Week in photos for September 10 - September 17, 2021.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer