5/26/22 @ 8:30 a.m. - During Florida’s 2022 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 28 through June 10, stock up on qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax. For more information and a list of qualifying items, visit floridarevenue.com/disasterprep.

Note: The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

Congratulations to State Representative Cord Byrd on being appointed as Secretary of State! The announcement was made on Friday, May 13th in a Press Release issued by Governor Ron DeSantis. (see link below)

Representative Byrd has been instrumental in helping Nassau County secure funding from the State Legislature for numerous projects and initiatives including the Crawford Road and County Road 121 improvements project, the William Burgess Extension, the American Beach Water & Sewer Conversion Project, and construction of a Public Safety Training Facility.... just to name a few!

We appreciate Representative Byrd for all he has done for Nassau County and wish him the best in this new endeavor.

Governor Press Release here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

3/31/22 @ 9:40 a.m.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites Florida residents and visitors to go freshwater fishing April 2 - April 3, 2022 during license-free freshwater fishing days.

License-free freshwater fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for individuals to try fishing without needing to purchase a license first. During these two days, the fishing license requirement is waived for recreational anglers, including residents and non-residents. All other rules related to seasons, bag and size limits still apply. Click here to learn more.

For additional information on fresh water fishing, visit the FWC Freshwater Fishing Webpage.

If you have any questions, contact Michelle Kerr of the FWC at (850) 510-4776 or via e-mail at Michelle.Kerr@MyFWC.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

2/4/22 @ 3:15 p.m. - Below is a Press Release issued by the Florida Department of Children & Families:

DCF Newsroom

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2022

Florida has an Additional $740.4 Million for Emergency Rental Assistance Available for Families
Florida Department of Children and Families Continues OUR Florida Program

TALLAHASSEE, Fla – The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced today that Florida has received an additional $740.4 million to continue to operate the emergency rental assistance program.

“DCF is on a mission to support families in their greatest time of need, and the OUR Florida program is another example of our efforts to assist Florida families on their road to economic self-sufficiency. OUR Florida has provided relief to more than 164,000 households, keeping families safe in their homes throughout 2021 and into 2022,” said DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris. “The extension of the emergency rental assistance program and the corresponding additional relief funds will accelerate Florida’s recovery and help those in need.”

The OUR Florida vendor has hired even more staff and now has a team of more than 700 processing applications, managing cases, answering calls and supporting the program.

Since OUR Florida was launched in May 2021, the program has distributed more than $858 million in funding to more than 164,000 households across Florida. The State of Florida has accepted a second round of Emergency Rental Assistance funded by the U.S. Treasury to help Florida tenants get on the road to recovery and economic self-sufficiency.

Floridians who rent the home, apartment, or other dwelling where they live can apply for relief through OUR Florida. To be eligible for benefits, renters must be low income or unemployed, experienced a loss of income or financial hardship during the last year, and behind on rent or utility payments, or at risk of falling behind.

To learn more, visit OURFlorida.com
Weekly updates on the program will be provided online at https://twitter.com/our_fl_relief.

12/6/21 @ 10:30 a.m. - Flags are being flown at half-staff through sunset today in remembrance of the 3 American soldiers that lost their lives in an act of terrorism during the attack on the Naval Air Station in Pensacola on December 6, 2019.

To view the Proclamation issued by Governor Ron DeSantis, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

11/30/21 @ 12:00 p.m. - State Representative, Cord Byrd, issued the attached Press Release today announcing that the Nassau County Legislative Delegation will hold a meeting on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

The purpose of this delegation meeting is to introduce a City of Fernandina Beach local bill and to take public input. Interested citizens wishing to be placed on the agenda for the Monday, December 13th meeting are asked to contact Representative Byrd's Office by the close of business on Thursday, December 9th.

All materials or handouts for this meeting should be received by Representative Byrd's Office no later than Thursday, December 9th. Information can be mailed to 421 Third Street North, Jacksonville, FL 32250 or emailed to Katherine Woodby at katherine.woodby@myfloridahouse.gov.

In accordance with the ADA and Chapter 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons in need of special accommodations to participate in the meeting, including agendas, interpreters or assisted listening devices, should contact Representative Byrd’s Office no later than December 9, 2021.

For additional information, contact Katherine Woodby, Legislative Aide for Representative Cord Byrd, at (904) 242-3495 or email Katherine.woodby@myfloridahouse.gov.

All Nassau County Legislative Delegation meetings are open to the public.

10/28/21 @ 8:45 a.m. - Senator Aaron Bean issued a Press Release yesterday announcing that the Nassau County Legislative Delegation will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

The purpose of this delegation meeting is to elect the incoming 2021-2022 Delegation Chair and Vice Chair, introduce a local bill and to take public input. Interested citizens wishing to be placed on the agenda for the Wednesday, November 10th public meeting are asked to contact Senator Bean’s Office at 904-757-5039, prior to close of business Monday, November 8, 2021.

All materials or handouts for this meeting should be received by Senator Bean’s Office no later than Monday, November 8, 2021. Information can be mailed to 13453 North Main Street, Suite 301, Jacksonville, FL 32218 or emailed to Dee Alexander at ALEXANDER.DEE@flsenate.gov.

In accordance with the ADA and Chapter 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons in need of special accommodations to participate in the meeting, including agendas, interpreters or assisted listening devices, should contact Representative Byrd’s Office no later than November 3, 2021.

For additional information, contact Dee Alexander, Chief Legislative Aide for Senator Aaron Bean at 904-757-5039 or email at ALEXANDER.DEE@flsenate.gov.

All Nassau County Legislative Delegation meetings are open to the public.

8/16/21 @ 10:20 a.m. - In accordance with the memorandum issued by Governor Ron DeSantis, flags at County facilities will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in honor of resident Marilyn Bailey Evans-Jones.

Ms. Jones served on the Florida House of Representatives from 1976 until 1986 and worked on Legislation inspired by her family, including the Florida Clean Air Act and issues such as child safety, restraints in automobiles, and handicapped parking. She was also instrumental in the opening of Nassau County's only certified domestic violence center, Micah's Place.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/30/21 @ 9:45 a.m. - The Florida Department of Revenue's Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31st and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, August 9th. During this time, Florida law directs that sales tax or local option tax shall NOT be collected on:

• Purchase of clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; 
• Purchase of certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; and
• the first $1,000 of the sales price of personal computers and certain computer-related accessories, when purchased for non-commercial home or personal use.
  

The sales tax holiday does not apply to:

• Any item of clothing selling for more than $60;
• Any school supply item selling for more than $15;
• Books that are not otherwise exempt;
• Computers and computer-related accessories purchased for commercial uses;
• Rental or leases of any eligible items;
• Repairs or alterations of any eligible item;
• Sales of any eligible items in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishments, or airport

For a complete list of exempt clothing and accessories, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

7/13/21 @ 1:45 p.m. - On June 29, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis approved Senate Bill 60 which no longer allows code enforcement officers appointed by boards of county commissioners to investigate anonymous complaints. The new Bill went into effect on July 1, 2021. All code enforcement reports must now include the complainant's personal information including name and address.

The new law does outline an exception which states, "This does not apply if the person designated as a code inspector has reason to believe the violation presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources".

To approved Senate Bill can be viewed here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer