1/21/26 @ 2:30 p.m.

​The Board of County Commissioners has scheduled their Annual Strategic Planning Sessions for Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, 2026. These interactive sessions will be led by County Manager Taco Pope who will guide the Board through discussions about the County's adopted Strategic Plan, updates on previously identified projects/priorities, and brainstorming on additional priorities that meet the County's vision for the future.  These sessions are open to the public. 

Both sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. at Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ) in the Red Bean Center's Nassau Room located at 76346 William Burgess Road, Yulee, Florida 32097. If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager's Office at (904) 530-6010 or email [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer​

1/19/26 @ 12:00 p.m. 

Below are public meetings scheduled for the week of January 19- January 23, 2026. Agendas can be found at http://nassaufl.co/agendas. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Gary Davis
Communications Manager
(904) 530-6010
[email protected]



Nassau County, Florida – January 19, 2026 - The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) today issued the following statement in response to the Florida Attorney General’s opinion addressing the legal standard for “extraordinary circumstances” under Florida law as it relates to impact fee increases exceeding statutory phase-in limitations.
Attorney General Opinion: https://www.myfloridalegal.com/sites/default/files/final-opinion.pdf.

The Nassau County BOCC appreciates the Attorney General’s guidance and agrees that population growth alone cannot be the sole metric used to justify extraordinary circumstances. Nassau County has long recognized that extraordinary circumstances must be supported by a broader and more comprehensive analysis of real-world infrastructure demands, costs, and measurable impacts on public infrastructure. This recognition is why Nassau County prepared an Extraordinary Circumstances Demonstrated Needs Study that identified and evaluated several key factors that, when viewed collectively, created the extraordinary circumstances justifying impact fee recalibration consistent with Florida Statutes: overall population growth; population growth exceeding University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) projections; increased permitting activity; significant land value increases; ballooning construction/infrastructure costs ; and higher levels of service for citizens—all occurring during Nassau County’s transition from a rural county to a county with small urban designated areas.

Based on a review of the letter requesting the Attorney General to render an opinion on Nassau County’s impact fees, it appears the Attorney General was responding to a hypothetical question posed by a Representative, who represents portions of Volusia, Lake, and Marion counties. While the hypothetical situation does reference Nassau County, the question put forward to the Attorney General was not based on Nassau County’s Extraordinary Circumstances Demonstrated Needs Study.

Nassau County is aware that in prior sessions and again this session, the Florida Legislature is considering additional clarification of the term “extraordinary circumstances.” Proactively and in a good-faith effort to meet the intent of the Legislature, Nassau County’s Study not only demonstrated compliance with current Florida law but established a six-point test by reviewing pending legislation like Senate Bills 548 (filed in 2026 Legislative Session) and 482 (filed in 2025 Legislative Session) which seek to establish a test under which multiple criteria, including population growth exceeding BEBR high projections over a five-year period, must be met to qualify as extraordinary circumstances.

Nassau County officials conducted an open, transparent, and engaged process over the last year that resulted in the adoption of properly calibrated impact fees. This approach ensures that the costs associated with new growth are borne by new development rather than existing taxpayers. The adoption process included meaningful collaboration with local developers and homebuilders and incorporated a four-year phased implementation to mitigate short-term impacts on the development community and ensure new housing supply continues to be produced at affordable levels.

Nassau County’s Impact Fee Approach Has Been Based on Demonstrated Need and Multiple Data Sources
In support of its impact fee updates, Nassau County utilized a demonstrated-need methodology that included a range of documented conditions beyond mere population increase. Independent analysis and County documentation reflect that Nassau County evaluated and relied upon a multi-point test that demonstrate a “perfect storm” of interrelated and unusual conditions that, when viewed collectively, created an extraordinary circumstance justifying impact fee recalibration consistent with Florida Statute. The multi-point test can be found in the Extraordinary Circumstances Demonstrated Needs Study linked below.

Supporting Studies:
Nassau County, FL Impact Fee Extraordinary Circumstances Demonstrated Needs Study
ENCPA Mobility Fee Extraordinary Circumstances Demonstrated Needs Study
Mobility Fee Extraordinary Circumstances Demonstrated Needs Study

Nassau County’s Goal: Protect Existing Residents While Ensuring Growth Pays Its Proportionate Share
Nassau County remains committed to the principles underlying Florida impact fee law: ensuring that impact fees are proportionate, justified by a demonstrated need created by new growth, and directed toward capital improvements required to serve new growth. The need for growth to pay for their impacts are even more critical as the County has seen cost increase for all items. For example, the average fire station replacement cost in 2020 was estimated at $2 million. Today that same replacement cost is estimated $4.3 million or a 115% cost increase.

“The intent of our impact fee program is simple: keep Nassau County safe, functional, and fiscally responsible as we grow,” said County Manager Taco E. Pope, AICP, ICMA-CM. “That requires us to evaluate not just how many people are moving here, but what growth actually costs—in transportation, fire rescue, law enforcement, parks, and administrative facilities—and how rapidly those costs are rising.”

Transparency, Public Process, and Continued Commitment to Lawful Planning
The Nassau County BOCC also reaffirms its commitment to public transparency and accountability throughout the impact fee process. Nassau County held and scheduled multiple public workshops dedicated to the extraordinary circumstances analysis, consistent with Florida statutory requirements, and worked collaboratively with local developers and homebuilders, resulting in a four-year phased implementation to mitigate short-term impacts on the development community and ensure new housing supply continues to be produced at affordable levels.

The BOCC welcomes continued discussion with stakeholders, residents, and the business community regarding sustainable growth management and long-range infrastructure funding strategies.

“We will continue to follow Florida law, follow the data, and put Nassau County residents first,” Chair Alyson McCullough said.

1/19/26 @ 6:00 a.m. 

All County offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy of service, equality, and unity. Let’s take a moment to reflect, serve our neighbors, and continue working together to build a stronger, more compassionate community. 
​

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Communications Officer

1/18/26 @ 8:00 p.m.

​Below are pictures from the week of January 9 - January 16, 2025. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

1/16/26 @ 4:30 p.m.

​Coming up next week, contractors will be making changes to the traffic pattern at the Amelia Island Parkway and Buccaneer Trail Roundabout project.  Crews will be performing a lane shift, and they'll be working at night to do it.

Here's the schedule:

• Wednesday night, January 21, 2026, through Thursday morning, January 22, 2026 (7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.): Crews will perform subtle lane shift modifications, including restriping on Amelia Island Parkway. Expect temporary lane reductions and flaggers during these hours.
• Thursday night, January 22, 2026, through Friday morning, January 23, 2026 (7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.): Installation of low-profile barrier wall to establish the shifted lanes on Amelia Island Parkway and establish the closure to Buccaneer Trail. Similar nighttime restrictions will apply.

Performing this work at night helps minimize daytime disruptions for commuters and align with constructability best practices for traffic control (per FDOT standards). Daytime work will follow in subsequent days. Taking a phased construction approach maintains as much access as possible for the people who pass through the area frequently. 

This is part of ongoing mobility improvements throughout Nassau County. The new roundabout is being built at the intersection, which is designed to enhance safety by reducing conflict points while also improving traffic flow.

- Gary Davis
​ Communications Manager

1/14/26 @ 11:45 a.m.

​​Nassau County Solid Waste will host their next Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. 

This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 light car or truck tires for proper recycling. There is no cost to participate, however you will be required to show proof of residency. 

All tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted. 

WHAT: Waste Tire Amnesty Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. - noon (or until trailer reaches capacity, whichever comes first)
WHERE: 46026 Landfill Road, Callahan, FL 

If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

1/13/26 @ 1:30 p.m.

​Florida’s new “America’s 250th Anniversary” license plate is officially here! Just in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, this plate lets you show off your patriotic pride on the road.

✨ It’s an alternative to the standard Florida plate
💰 No extra specialty plate fees
🚗 A fun, unique way to celebrate our nation’s founding

For additional information, please visit the Nassau County Tax Collector's website or call (904) 491-7400.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

1/3/26 @ 9:30 a.m.

Thank you to the dozens of Nassau County residents who came out to the community meeting in Bryceville last Friday. It was a chance to meet county leaders and Board Chair Alyson McCullough to talk about the Vision 2050 plan, the Capital Improvement Plan, and construction on County Road 121. Residents were also able to speak directly with engineering and construction contractors for the CR 121 project. 

As shared at the meeting, some phases of the CR 121 project will require shutting the road down completely in some sections, which is unavoidable due to several factors. We understand that this creates a long detour, and we are working with the contractor to find ways to reduce the impact and duration of these planned closures. 

County Staff is committed to providing more robust notification and information for residents throughout the contract. Questions can be directed to our Deputy County Manager/County Engineer Robert Companion at [email protected], or by contacting the District Four County Commissioner, Alyson McCullough, at (904) 319-0689 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

We appreciate everyone taking time out of their busy schedule to come out and provide their feedback, and we look forward to future opportunities to interact and hear directly from residents.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

1/12/26 @ 9:15 a.m.

​As part of ongoing mobility improvements throughout Nassau County, a new roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Amelia Island Parkway and Buccaneer Trail.

Beginning Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Buccaneer Trail will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the project, which is anticipated to be completed in early summer 2026, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Also starting January 21, Amelia Island Parkway will have alternating lane closures between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. as crews prepare the site for construction. 

The roundabout is being constructed by Maer Construction. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Project Administrator Rafael Castro of KCI Technologies at [email protected]

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

1/12/25 @ 9:00 a.m.

​Below are public meetings for the week of January 12 - January 15, 2026. Agendas can be found at nassaufl.co/agendas.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

1/11/26 @ 9:00 p.m.

Below are photos from the weeks of December 20 - December 26, 2025, December 26, 2025 through January 2, 2026, and January 2 - January 9, 2026. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

1/20/26 @ 9:00 a.m. 

🚫 No Bags in Recycling Bins! ♻️

Bagging your recyclables in plastic may seem helpful—but it actually causes contamination and can send everything to the landfill.

✅ Place recyclables loose in the bin at all County-operated drop-off sites
❌ No plastic grocery bags or trash bags

Let’s keep our recycling clean and effective in Nassau County!

📄 Download the Residential Recycling Guide: https://nassaufl.co/recycling

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

As our community continues to grow and new transportation improvements are introduced, it’s important that everyone feels confident using them. We’re sharing the following information to help drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists understand how to safely and correctly navigate a roundabout. Knowing what to expect and how to use a roundabout not only improves traffic flow, but also helps keep everyone moving safely and smoothly.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts are a proven safety countermeasure because they can substantially reduce crashes that result in serious injury or death. They can also:

-Improve safety
-Promote lower speeds and traffic calming 
-Reduce conflict points
-Lead to improved overall performance

This video from the Federal Highway Administration provides an overview of best practices for safely navigating a roundabout.

Understanding how to use a roundabout helps ensure these improvements deliver their full benefits, safer travel, smoother traffic flow, and a more connected community. By taking a few minutes to learn the rules of the roundabout, everyone can play a role in keeping our roads safe and efficient for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency responders alike.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

1/7/26 @ 9:15 a.m. 

There is a new traffic pattern at Chester Road and Heron Isles Parkway. On behalf of Wildlight, Vallencourt Construction Company has been constructing a new roundabout at the intersection. On the evening of Monday, January 6, 2026, the contractor implemented a new traffic pattern along Chester Road between Starfish Drive and Heron Isles Parkway, shifting motorists to the new roundabout as they continue making improvements to Chester Road near the intersection.

Traffic is being maintained in accordance with FDOT standards. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Zach Brecht, Project Manager from England-Thims and Miller, Inc., [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer