9/11/18 @ 9:40 a.m. - In honor and remembrance of those who tragically lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Governor Rick Scott has issued the attached Proclamation declaring today as Patriot Day, and the attached  Memorandum ordering all flags in the State of Florida to be flown as half-staff until sunset today.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

8/27/18 @ 11:25 a.m. - Governor Rick Scott has issued the attached Memorandum at the directive of President Trump, ordering all flags in the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Senator John McCain. Flags will remain lowered through sunset on the day of interment. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/26/18 @ 2:10 p.m. - Florida's 2018 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will take place beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 3rd and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 5th. During this sales tax holiday period, Florida law directs that no sale or local option tax will be collected on purchases of:

• Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item
• Certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item

This sales tax 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 tax exempt
• Rental or lease of eligible items
• Repairs or alterations of any eligible items
• Sale of any eligible items in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.

Please click here for a complete list of tax exempt clothing, accessories, and supplies.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

7/3/18 @ 2:00 p.m. - In accordance with President Trump's national directive, Governor Rick Scott issued the attached memorandum mandating that all flags in the State of Florida be flown at half-staff through sunset tonight in honor and remembrance of the victims of the act of violence committed at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland on June 28, 2018.

To see the Proclamation issued by President Trump, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/30/18 @ 4:30 p.m. - Florida's hurricane tax free week is June 1 through June 7, 2018. Examples of tax free items include batteries, flashlights, weather radios, lanterns, reusable ice packs, portable generators (valued at $750 or less), and more.

Please see the attached document for a complete list of qualifying items.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/25/18 @ 4:40 p.m. - Governor Rick Scott has issued a memorandum ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 28, 2018, from sunrise to noon, in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day.

In addition, all residents of Florida are asked to pause for a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. to remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to our Nation.

Please click here to view the Memorandum.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

5/15/18 @ 9:00 a.m. - Governor Rick Scott has issued a Memorandum directing all flags in the State of Florida to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, and as a mark of respect and appreciation for Law Enforcement.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/18/18 @ 11:20 a.m. - Governor Rick Scott issued the attached memorandum ordering all flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Former First Lady, Barbara Bush. Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/3/18 @ 4:45 p.m. - Governor Rick Scott has issued the attached Memorandum proclaiming April 4, 2018 as "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 50th Anniversary Remembrance Day" and ordering all flags in the State of Florida to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset. Dr. King was tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN while delivering his "I've Been to the Mountaintop" address.

Citizens throughout the State are asked to remember Dr. King for his life's work and to reflect on his guidance and promotion of equality and non-violence.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

4/3/18 @ 4:40 p.m. - We were just notified that Senator Marco Rubio will be hosting open office hours tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Amelia Island Chamber of Commerce located at 961687 Gateway Blvd, Suite 101G, Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Residents are invited to meet Senator Rubio's staff and receive information on a variety of topics including immigration, Medicare, Social Security, Legislative issues, and more.

Attached is a flyer containing additional information. If you have any questions, please contact the North Florida Regional Office at (904) 354-4300.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office