UPDATED AT 11:05 A.M. - State Road 200 from the bridge to Chester Road is now closed. We will continue to post updates as they are received from the Sheriff's Office.

6/14/18 @ 10:50 a.m. - Emergency Management just announced that a gas line has been breached by construction equipment on State Road 200 at O'Neil-Scott Road. The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is assisting with traffic control however traffic is moving slowly. Try to avoid the area if you can. The Fire Rescue Hazmat specialist are also on the scene. Please be patient and cautious.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

3/29/18 @ 11:00 a.m. - This morning, representatives of the City of Fernandina Beach and Nassau County gathered to present a check totaling $4,158.09 to the United Way of Northeast Florida for money raised at the Guns and Hoses Event held on January 27, 2018. The event featured a variety of kid friendly activities and softball games played by employees of Nassau County Fire Rescue, the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, the City of Fernandina Beach Police Department, and the City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department.

NCSO and NCFR faced off in the championship game, however it was NCFR who pulled off the victory with a final score of 10-9. During the presentation this morning, Nassau County Sheriff, Bill Leeper, presented the championship trophy to Nassau County Fire Chief, Brady Rigdon.

Corporate Engagement Manager for the United Way, Mark Mitchell,  was in attendance and expressed his gratitude to all the event organizers and to the public safety personnel for the job they do every day protecting the community.

Event sponsors were also invited to attend the presentation, however not all of them could be there. Thank you again to the following for their support:

• Townies
• Matovina & Company
• Johnny's AC
• Sliders Seaside Grill
• Madi's Retreat Hair & Spa
• 801 Kitchen and Bar
• Skydive Amelia Island
• Wildlight
• Florida Public Utilities
• R.P.M. Lumber
• Amelia Island Kayak Excursions
• CDM Smith, Inc.
• First Coast Fabrication
• Justin M. Taylor, County Commissioner for District 5
• Fernandina Chiropractic Center
• A.J. Johns, Inc.
• Rayonier
• CBC National Bank
• Vystar
• Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
• Dale Martin, City Manager for Fernandina Beach
• What's Smokin Food Truck
• Indulge Food Truck

Here's a link to a video of the event for those that missed it. We are already looking forward to next year's event and to the County winning the championship trophy again!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

1/9/18 @ 11:10 a.m. - A portion of State Road 200 near US 17 was temporarily closed this morning due to a military ordnance being uncovered by a construction crew. Crews were able to remove this item without incident and the road has been re-opened. It has not yet been confirmed exactly what this item was, however the King's Bay Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team safety took the item away.

Great job to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, Nassau County Fire/Rescue's SHOT Team, and Kings Bay's EOD Team for their quick response and for ensuring that our citizens were kept safe!

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/30/17 @ 6:45 p.m. - Below are some Halloween Safety Tips provided by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.

***Be safe this Halloween***

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to be careful this Halloween. “Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun,” said Sheriff Bill Leeper.

Here are some tips from the Nassau County Sheriff's Office to enjoy a safe Halloween:

Motorists:
• Stay alert. Neighborhoods that don’t normally have a lot of pedestrian and bicycle traffic may experience an increase on Halloween night.
• Remember that kids will be excited, and may be trying to visit as many houses as possible within a specific time frame. Trick-or-treaters may suddenly dart into traffic from between parked cars.
• Be particularly cautious in areas where cars are parked along the side of the street.
• Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood.
• Be patient and SLOW DOWN. Give children lots of time top cross the street. Their costumes may impair their ability to see and hear you, and to get out of your way quickly.
• Remember that kids will be excited and may forget to “stop, look, and listen” before they cross the street.

Parents and Caregivers:
• Purchase or make costumes that are light colored and clearly visible to motorists.
• Decorate (and get the kids to help!) or trim costumes, "goody bags," and other containers with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights.
• Reflective tape can be purchased at bicycle, hardware, and sporting goods stores.
• Make sure costumes are short enough so they don't cause children to trip or fall.
• Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes.
• Masks should not impair a child’s hearing or field of vision. If necessary, enlarge ear and eye holes, or use makeup to create special effects. Tie hats and scarves to prevent them from slipping over children’s eyes.
• Be sure that at least one adult accompanies children at all times, with a definite route and timetable set before leaving for trick-or-treating. If you're going door-to-door, select a route that has adequate street lighting.
• Try to complete the route before dark. If darkness falls have a flashlight or chemical glow stick handy.
• Approach only those houses with outside lights on. Not only are youngsters safer in a well-lighted place, but they also may be more welcome. Often homeowners who don't wish to participate in the trick-or-treat ritual leave porch lights off as a signal. Respect their wishes and go on to the next home.
• Be certain that no treats are eaten until an adult inspects them, discarding any unwrapped or suspicious-looking items.
• Trick-or-treat bags should hang from children's shoulders so that hands are free.

“The safety of our children is on our minds each and every day,” Leeper said. “The celebrations and traditions that go along with Halloween add to the importance of monitoring our children's activity and giving them the guidance to help keep them safe.”
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Picture: Detective Mark Murdock, Detective Dee Gaston and Sheriff Bill Leeper place signs at convicted sexual predator residences in Nassau County to notify those trick or treating to avoid these homes.

9/14/17 @ 5:00 p.m. - Listen to the broadcast that aired on National Public Radio this morning by clicking the blue "play" arrow in the upper left of this webpage: http://www.npr.org/2017/09/14/550892034/...

Info provided by Martha Oberdorfer, Emergency Management Senior Planner.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

9/14/17 @ 3:30 p.m.. - Thank you to all the residents who have taken the time to send nice notes to our public safety personnel letting them know their tieless efforts are appreciated.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

9/12/17 @ 1:00 p.m. - The daily Curfew implemented on September 9th has now been lifted. We urge citizens to be careful while driving, especially at night. There are still a lot of debris and downed power lines in the area.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

9/11/17 @ 7:15 p.m. - A lot of you have been sending messages asking about the bridge. Please note the bridge never did close! However, officials are urging you to stay off the roads while they work to clear downed trees and power lines. It is not safe to be traveling around town. Public works staff are working hard to clear the roads but it is taking time! Please be patient as they work to improve conditions to ensure safety of our citizens.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

9/10/17 @ 11:25 p.m. - Warning message from JEA:

"We have been advised that there is an individual (or individuals) who are falsely claiming to be JEA employees and may be attempting to do harm or otherwise threaten citizens. Please be assured that these are NOT JEA employees. All JEA employees are required to wear proper identification; however, always exercise caution when approached by a stranger".

-Sabrina Robertson
​ County Manager's Office

9/10/17 @ 9:30 p.m. - Winds are currently measuring at 30 mph. Bridge will close when sustained winds reach over 40 mph.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office