9/22/23 2 1:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in partnership with Nassau County is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County, which has experienced rapid growth over the last couple of years, in order to develop a plan to enhance transit service within the County as well as exploring connections to neighboring transit providers in the region. The outcome of the study will be a set of short-term and long-term recommendations for transportation investments and strategies.

Public participation is an important part of developing study updates and various public outreach activities will support the plan. Planned activities include at least two open house public workshops, seeking feedback at local events, an online transit opinion survey, social media interaction, and email outreach. Your input plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transit services and enhancing the overall mobility options available to a community.
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We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our online survey. To access the survey, simply click on the following link: https://www.research.net/r/NasauCountyTransitUpdate. The deadline to complete the survey is January 13, 2024. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jeremy Norsworthy, Project Manager for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, at (904) 632-5544 or via email at jnorsworthy@jtafl.com. 

To view the JTA flyer on this important issue, please click here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

5/3/23 @ 4:00 p.m. - The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, May 11th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at their office located at 964687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-G, Fernandina Beach, Florida. 

Representatives from our Human Resources Department will be in attendance to share information about working for the Board of County Commissioners. Topics include current open positions, the hiring process, employee benefits (health insurance, paid time off, retirement, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement), and information on our new Maintenance Operator apprenticeship program designed to help employees in the Road Department grow in their positions. 

If you are currently looking for a career where you can work close to home and serve your community, we hope that you will stop by and see all that the Board of County Commissioners has to offer. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

4/27/23 @ 11:30 a.m. - Several Board of County Commissioner departments participated in the Fernandina Beach Middle School's career day yesterday. They were able to speak with students about the important work they do for the community every day. Thank you FBMS for allowing us to participate and share more about the role of County government to some of our future leaders. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Informatino Officer

3/24/23 @ 10:35 p.m. 

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Winn Dixie in Hilliard to host Nassau Night Out on Thursday, March 30th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Come and meet members of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office and learn more about their work within the community.

Crime prevention information will be provided and other community groups will be there as well such as: Skittles the Clown, the Instrument Zoo, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Micah's Place, One More Child, Salvation Army, Women's Center of Jacksonville, Boys and Girls Club of Nassau, Family Support Services as well as Nassau County Fire-Rescue and MORE!

The Sheriff's Office has indicated that they will also have scent kits and Autism stickers available on site!

If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (904) 225-0331.

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

3/9/23 @ 4:20 p.m. 

80'S MOVIE NIGHT CANCELLED

We regret to announce that this event is being cancelled due to anticipated inclement weather. While the upcoming time change prevents us from having a double feature event this summer, Nassau County Parks & Recreation is planning a summer movie series so please stay tuned for details.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/3/23 @ 11:30 a.m. - At the Monday, February 27th meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-012, proclaiming the second week in March as Flood Awareness Week. This week has also been designated by the Florida Floodplain Managers Association to promote awareness and increase knowledge of flood risk, the availability of flood insurance, flood protection methods, and how to prepare for emergencies. 

Nassau County is a voluntary member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which provides residents with the opportunity to protect themselves against flood loss through purchase of flood insurance at discounted rates. As part of the NFIP, the Community Rating System Program recognizes counties that undertake floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum floodplain requirements.

Since joining the NFIP in May 2017, Nassau County has worked hard to improve its rating to allow for additional premium reductions for property owners in the unincorporated areas of Nassau County. In order to improve ratings, the County has increased its efforts to provide information to the community by maintaining flood maps, improving flood regulations, and ensuring flood preparedness. These efforts paid off greatly because in October 2022, Nassau County was able to increase its rating from a Class 8 which allowed residents to enjoy a 10% discount to a Class 7, allowing residents to enjoy a 15% discount!

​A lot of credit is given to Nassau County's CRS Coordinator, Naomi Braff, as she works tirelessly to engage in CRS credited activities and is committed to floodplain management. We appreciate Naomi and all she does for Nassau County and its residents. 

Stay tuned next week during Flood Awareness Week as we provide you with daily tips to protect yourselves and your property from flood damage.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer 

2/21/23 @ 4:45 p.m.

Nassau County Parks and Recreation would like to invite you to travel back in time for an 80’s Night Double Feature Movie Event on Friday, March 10th at Peters Point Beachfront Park (located at 4600 Peters Point Road). 

The event will open at 6:00 p.m. There will be an 80’s Movie Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. with prizes for 1st – 3rd place. Sign ups are not necessary for the costume contest. 

Then, there will be a showing of “The Goonies” beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by a showing of “Dirty Dancing” beginning at 9:00 p.m.

Either relax in your vehicle and listen through a select FM station or bring a chair/blanket and enjoy not one, but two 80’s classics.

​There is no fee to attend the movie event, however there will be food available to purchase at the event.

We hope to see you there! 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

/16/23 @ 3:00 p.m. 

Nassau County Parks & Recreation is planning an 80's Movie Night complete with a movie costume contest and food trucks for Friday, March 10th. Right now, we need your help determining what movies will be shown in our double feature. 

Below is a link to a survey. Options are: 

• Dirty Dancing
• Footloose
• Goonies
• Raiders of the Lost Ark 
• Stand By Me
• Top Gun

Please vote for your favorite and the two movies with the most votes will be the winners! Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 19th. 

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SSJ2R22

If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at jrobertson@nassaucountyfl.com. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

12/21/22 @ 10:00 a.m. - We are honored to have participated in Leadership Nassau, Class 22's Government and Policy Day last week.

The class began their day with a Touch-a-Truck event where they learned all about the County's new Animal Services truck, ladder truck, rescue unit, fire engine, vacuum truck, road grader, and bucket truck. Later, they convened in the County's Commission Chambers where they heard from Elected Officials at the local, state and federal levels, as well as other City and County Government Officials.

Below are some photos we captured from the day.

We look forward to participating in future Leadership Nassau events and learning more about our future County leaders!

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

12/18/22 @ 10:30 a.m. - On Saturday, December 17, 2022, Nassau County Parks & Recreation hosted its second annual Breakfast With Santa Event. Santa arrived on the fire truck at approximately 9:00 a.m. and then he and Mrs. Claus made themselves available for photos with all the children. Guests also enjoyed a free pancake and sausage breakfast. Following breakfast, Santa handed out gifts to the children. A great time was had by all!

We appreciate Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, for putting the event together, as well as all our volunteers who helped cook and serve breakfast to those in attendance. It was a great event and we are already looking forward to next year's. 

If you see a photo here that you would like a copy of, please email Sabrina Robertson at srobertson@nassaucountyfl.com and let her know which photo you're looking for. A high definition photo will be emailed back to you.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer