7/13/25 @ 9:00 a.m. - The Florida Legislature recently passed House Bill 7031, allowing for certain back-to-school items to be permanently exempt from sales tax during the entire month of August. This is a change from previous years when the sales tax holiday lasted for 1 or 2 weeks. 

Beginning August 1 - August 31, 2025, the following items will be exempt from sales tax: 

• Clothing, footwear, and accessories: $100 or less per item
• Most school supplies: $50 or less per item
• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles: $30 or less per item
• Personal computers and related accessories: $1,500 or less per item

For complete details, please visit the Florida Department of Revenue website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

7/10/25 @ 2:15 p.m. 

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) and the State Attorney’s Office are proud to launch “Pack the Patrol Car,” a school supply drive supporting children in Nassau County who are experiencing homelessness.

The NCSO is collecting classroom essentials for Barnabas, a local nonprofit that helps children facing housing instability start the school year prepared and empowered.

Did you know?
Nearly 95,000 students in Florida are experiencing homelessness.

Right here in Nassau County, over 400 children don’t have a stable place to call home.

Let’s come together as a community to help them succeed—one backpack, one notebook, one smile at a time.

Supply Drop-Off Location: Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
Deadline: July 31st

What’s Needed:
Backpacks (all sizes), pencils, crayons, glue sticks, folders, pencil pouches, binders, dry erase markers, notebook paper, composition notebooks, highlighters, rulers, sticky notes, Lysol wipes, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and other classroom essentials.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Let’s pack those patrol cars and give every child a strong start to the school year!

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

5/6/25 @ 9:00 a.m. - It's National Teacher Appreciation Day! Recognized annually on Tuesday during the first full week of May, this day is dedicated to honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make everyday. 

On behalf of the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners, thank to all the teachers in Nassau County for all you do to shape the local youth and prepare them for a successful future. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

2/13/25 @ 6:00 a.m. - On Wednesday, February 11, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Nassau County School District (NCSD) held their annual meeting to discuss topics of mutual concern.

​The meeting began with presentation by Dr. Kathy Burns on the State of the School District which included detailed information on demographics, district grades and rankings, strategic goals, budget, and a highlight of programs and partnerships.

​Other topics of discussion at the Workshop included updates to the Interlocal Agreements between the School Board, County, City of Fernandina, and Towns of Callahan and Hilliard, as well as the School Board's Impact Fee Report.

Because it was a Workshop Session, no action was taken. However both Boards expressed their appreciation for the partnership and working together on behalf of Nassau County's students.

A video of the meeting can be found on the Clerk's website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

1/24/25 @ 2:00 p.m.

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Nassau County School Board will host a Joint Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss topics of mutual concern.

The meeting will take place in the County’s Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 (James S. Page Governmental Complex).
 
The agenda will be published prior to the meeting and can be located at https://nassaufl.co/agendas.
 
The public is invited to be present and be heard. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons needing accommodations to participate in this activity/event should contact the County Manager’s Office by e-mailing [email protected] or calling (904) 530-6010, no later than 72 hours prior to the proceeding. If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call the Florida Relay Service at 711 or toll free at 1-800-955-8771 (TTY). 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

1/22/25. @ 2:30 p.m 

From the Nassau County School District: 

​After careful review with Nassau Emergency Management, all Nassau County schools and offices will reopen on Thursday, January 23, 2025, operating on normal schedules. Stay updated by visiting our website at Nassau.k12.fl.us or following our official social media channels.

From the Nassau County School District:

Hurricane Milton Update | Thursday, October 10th 10:30 AM
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Our district teams, including maintenance and transportation, are currently assessing the impact of the storm on our facilities. In collaboration with Nassau Emergency Management and considering the ongoing need for shelters, we will provide an update on the return date this afternoon. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

10/7/24 @ 3:30 p.m. - 

From the Nassau County School District: 

All schools in the Nassau County School District will be closed on Wednesday, October 9th, and Thursday, October 10th due to Hurricane Milton. Any updates regarding school closures or reopenings will be shared through our official district and school websites, as well as our social media channels. 

​Once the storm has passed and recovery efforts begin, the district will provide an update on Friday's operations.

We encourage everyone to stay informed by following Nassau EM for local safety updates and resources.

Thank you for your cooperation, and stay safe!

9/24/24 @ 4:30 p.m.

​The Nassau County School District has reported that schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week. All after school activities for Wednesday have been cancelled as well.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

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