8/16/23 @ 1:30 p.m. - Nassau County resident, Ms. Jan Van Delinder, has been nominated for the Beaver Chevrolet Local Heroes Contest which recognizes and shows appreciation for first responders, military, teachers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters/EMTs. 

Mrs. Van Delinder, a teacher at Yulee High School, earned a Regional Economic Education Leadership Award from the Florida Council on Economic Education and was also was elected as the VFW Florida High School Teach of the Year in 2022 for her "Valentines for Veterans" annual campaign where she encourages students to Veterans in VA hospitals. She also received the Florida Excellence in Education Award in December 2022 from Governor Ron DeSantis. Now, she has been nominated for the Beaver Chevrolet's Local WOW Heroes and has an opportunity to win a new car!

At this time, we are asking the public to go online and cast a vote for Nassau County's own Mrs. Van Delinder to help OUR local hero get the recognition she deserves. This 50-year educator has worked tirelessly to ensure the success of our students by providing them with guidance, knowledge and care. Let's show our appreciation by helping her win the Local Heroes WOW Contest. Ms. Van Delinder is the only Nassau County resident to be nominated this year and is certainly worthy of this award as she has dedicated most of her life in helping our youngest residents with everything they need to be successful in school and in life. 

To vote for Ms. Van Delinder, please click here to be directed to the Beaver Chevrolet website. Voting ends on August 31st so don't delay!

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

8/7/23 @ 4:50 p.m. - Project Opioid Jax, Callahan First Baptist Church, LSF Health Systems, Community Coalition Alliance and the Nassau County Coalition for Community Health have partnered to bring an Overdose Awareness Seminar which will discuss the overdose crisis in Nassau County and what we can all do to help.

The event will take place on Thursday, August 31st from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Callahan Baptist Church located at 45090 Green Avenue. Guest speakers include Undersheriff, Jon Hooper; Nassau County's Assistant Fire Chief, Greg Roland; Dr. Scott Miles of Coast Community Health; and Nassau County School Superintendent, Dr. Kathy Burns. There is no cost to participate, however registration is required. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer 

11/9/22 @ 10:20 a.m.

​The Nassau County School Board has just announced that they will be closed on Thursday, November 10th, in preparation of Tropical Storm Nicole. They were already scheduled to be closed Friday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. If you have any questions, please contact the School Board at (904) 491-9900.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

9/27/22 @ 2:00 p.m. 

The Nassau County School District has sent out notification that Nassau County Schools will be closed Wednesday-Friday this week. All after school activities are canceled as well. 

If you have any questions, the School Board can be reached at (904) 491-9900.

12/17/21 @ 11:30 a.m. -

Congratulations to FSCJ on being awarded a $3.1 million dollar Florida Job Growth Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida to support the Nassau County Transportation Education Institute. Governor Ron DeSantis visited Nassau County on Thursday, December 16, 2021, to make this very exciting announcement and we were fortunate to be in attendance. Not only will this new commercial driving program provide for new jobs in Nassau County, it will also give residents a new opportunity to learn a trade.

Below is a Press Release issued by FSCJ yesterday, as well as some photos we captured to commemorate the Governor's visit.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

For Immediate Release: December 16, 2021
Contact: Jill Johnson, (904) 632-5016
 
FSCJ Receives Florida Job Growth Grant to Support Commercial Vehicle Driving Program Expansion
 
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) received a $3,181,791.70 Florida Job Growth Grant from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida to support the Nassau County Transportation Education Institute. Governor Ron DeSantis and DEO Secretary Dane Eagle visited FSCJ’s Nassau Center on Thursday, December 16, 2021, to announce the grant award which will allow the College to establish a designated truck driving training facility at the Nassau Center.
 
Although there is a rapidly growing demand for drivers in Nassau County and surrounding areas, until now, there have been no state colleges that offer workforce certification training in Nassau County for these jobs. FSCJ has had a Commercial Vehicle Driving training program at its Cecil Center since 2007, and this grant will help FSCJ expand its offerings and support of workforce needs.
 
“Thanks to the Governor’s leadership, Florida continues to create and drive economic opportunities geared to advance business and our workforce at a critical time in our history,” said FSCJ District Board of Trustees Chair Mike Bell. “We appreciate Governor DeSantis for recognizing this need and providing the grant support that will help establish this first-of-its-kind workforce training resource right here in Nassau County that will prepare individuals to step into and excel in essential roles.”
 
By the end of the three-year project period, the goal is that 463 students will have enrolled in training programs and the Nassau County Transportation Education Institute, thanks to the acquisition of enduring equipment and sustained training components. These program graduates will also have a continued return on investment through their economic, workforce and social impact in the community over the next decade.
 
“Knowing that our area is among the best for logistics infrastructure thanks to our proximity to deep-water ports, major interstates, railroads and an international airport, we are excited to help expand the opportunities and outlook for the logistics and transportation industry,” said College President John Avendano, Ph.D. “With the support of our strategic partnerships across Nassau County and this significant grant, the Nassau County Transportation Education Institute will allow job training and placement opportunities for our students and will boost the economic future of this great community.”
 
For information on FSCJ’s Commercial Vehicle Driving Career Certificate program, visit fscj.edu/academics/areas-of-study/imc/commercial-vehicle-driving-cc.
 
About FSCJ
Known as “the community’s college,” Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) exists to provide valuable, high-quality learning opportunities to anyone with the desire to enhance themselves through the pursuit of higher education. Serving more than 45,000 students and awarding nearly 7,000 degrees and certificates on an annual basis, the College plays a significant role in supplying the region’s employers with a highly skilled, educated workforce.

8/24/20 @ 8:45 a.m. - Today is the first day of school for many Nassau County residents and teachers. As we enter into a year of unknowns, we can feel assured that Dr. Burns and her staff have worked hard this summer to implement as many procedures as possible to ensure the safety of each student and faculty member.

We hope that everyone has a safe and happy school year!


-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office