11/19/24 @ 3:00 p.m. - The Florida Department of Transportation issued the below Press Release yesterday notifying the public of the upcoming resurfacing of SR 200 from Nassauville Road to the Amelia River/Shave Bridge.

​We appreciate the efforts of State Representative Dean Black on getting this much needed project moved up from 2025. 


Florida Department of Transportation
1109 South Marion Avenue
Lake City, Florida 32025-5874

RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR

JARED W. PERDUE, P.E.
SECRETARY

For Immediate Release
Nov. 18, 2024
Contact: FDOT District 2 Communications
(904) 360-5582 | [email protected]

FDOT Scheduled to Begin Resurfacing State Road A1A/State Road 200 on Nov. 25
 
NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Resurfacing of State Road A1A (State Road 200) between O’Neil Scott Road and the Amelia River is scheduled to begin Nov. 25. Improvements under this project include milling and resurfacing, shoulder treatment, guardrail, highway signing and other incidental construction.
 
Traffic will be maintained in accordance with FDOT design standards throughout the project. Drivers can expect single lane closures between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. No lane closures will be allowed 6 a.m. through 7 p.m. Drivers should exercise caution during construction.
 
Preferred Materials was awarded the $4 million project, which is expected to be completed by spring 2025, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Stay informed about lane closures and roadwork in your area by following FDOT District 2 at @MyFDOT_NEFL on X (formerly Twitter) at MyFDOTNEFL on Facebook or by visiting nflroads.com. Drivers seeking real-time traffic alerts may visit www.FL511.com or download the FL511 app.
 
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The Florida Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
 
 

11/14/24 @ 12:15 p.m. 

On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Nassau County Legislative Delegation held a meeting to select the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Legislative Delegation, and to receive input ahead of the upcoming Legislative Session in Tallahassee. Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black listened as representatives from the County, City of Fernandina Beach, Towns of Hilliard and Callahan, School Board and several non-profit organizations explained their funding needs. Several individuals also spoke about Legislation they wish to see amended and/or introduced in support of various causes and issues important to them.

Anyone wishing to watch the meeting can do so by visiting the Florida Channel. Questions should be directed to Senator Yarborough's Office at (850) 487-5004. 

We appreciate the Legislative Delegation for visiting Nassau County and for giving our community the opportunity to share needs and ideas ahead of the Legislative Session. We also appreciate our State Officials for all they do to secure Legislative funding on behalf of the County and their commitment to helping us improve the quality of life for our residents.

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer​

11/8/24 @ 3:00 p.m. -The State of Florida, through its Attorney General, and certain Local Governments, through their elected representatives and counsel, were engaged in litigation seeking to hold many of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participants accountable for the damage caused to the State by their misfeasance, nonfeasance and malfeasance ("Opioid Lawsuits").

On July 26, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) took action to participate in the Opioid Lawsuits by Resolution 2021-156 and beginning in January 2022, the State of Florida Attorney General negotiated settlement agreements of the Opioid Lawsuits with multiple parties requiring settlement payments be made over an 18-year period. Proceeds from the settlement agreements with the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Participants must be used to increase the amount of funding presently spent on opioid and substance abuse education, treatment, prevention and recovery services.

Nassau County's Opioid Settlement Task Force was created by Resolution No. 2024-040 in April 2024​. It is comprised of individuals and stakeholders with knowledge, direct or indirect experience with Opioid substance abuse, and a vested interest in the reduction of Opioid misuse. Their purpose is to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners the most efficient use of settlement funds in accordance with the Core Strategies and Approved Uses as dictated by the settlement agreements. 

In September 2024, the BOCC issued a Press Release notifying the community of an opportunity to apply for opioid settlement funds. On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Opioid Settlement Task Force met to review Opioid Settlement Project Submission Packets that had been received from Starting Point Behavioral Health, The Coalition for Community Health, and Rise, all totaling $615,497 in funding requests.  Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman notified the Task Force that settlement funding for the year is $386,748. 

Each organization made presentations at the November 7th meeting to provide information on their organization and projects designed to offer additional opioid education, treatment and recovery programs to the community using the settlement funding. In order to be considered, each project must align with Core Strategies as dictated by the settlement agreements. No formal decision was made at the November 7th meeting, however the Task Force will meet again on December 14, 2024 at 2pm to continue the discuss related to the funding requests. These meetings are open to the public and are held in the County's Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL. 

If you would like to watch the November 7, 2024 meeting of the Opioid Settlement Task Force, please click here. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer 

11/7/24 @ 3:30 p.m. - As previously announced, Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black have scheduled the next Nassau County Legislative Delegation for Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the County's Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097.

The purpose of the Legislative Delegation Meeting is to  hold a general legislative hearing for residents to express ideas and/or concerns ahead of the upcoming Legislative Session. Anyone wishing to speak must complete the attached Speaker Request Form and return it to Kelley Walker at Senator Yarborough's Office BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024, to be placed on the agenda. You must also provide all materials/handouts prior to this cut-off date as well. Documents must be mailed to The Office of Senator Clay Yarborough at 1615 Huffingham Road, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32216, prior to the cut-off date. 

If submitting materials/handouts via U.S. mail, individuals are asked to provide four (4) sets of three-hold punched 8 1/2 x 11 copies and use the Speaker's Request Form as a cover sheet to be included in the Member's meeting packets. 
 
All Legislative Delegation meetings are open to the public. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Chapter 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons in need of special accommodations to participate in the meetings, including agendas, interpreters, or assisted listening devices, should contact Kellie Walker at (904) 723-2035 or via email at [email protected]. 

Please note this is NOT a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. All questions should be directed to Kellie Walker at the number/email above. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

Mark your calendars! The second 2024 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is set for Aug. 24-Sept. 6. During Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays, you may purchase qualifying items exempt from sales tax. For more information click here https://floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep/Pages/default.aspx

-Sabrina Robertson 
​ Public Information Officer

7/22/24 @ 4:15 p.m.

The Florida Department of Revenue's Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, July 29th and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 11th. 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 $100 or less per item; 
• Purchase of certain school supplies selling for $50 or less per item; 
• Learning devices and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less; 
• Personal computers and related accessories purchased for non-commercial home and personal use with a sales price of $1,500 or less.

The sales tax holiday does not apply to:

• Any item of clothing selling for more than $100;
• Any school supply item selling for more than $50;
• Learning devices and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of more than $30; 
• Computers and related accessories purchases for commercial use or any sale above $1,500
• Books that are not otherwise exempt;
• 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 visit DOR's website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

1/3/24 @ 10:00 a.m. - In case you missed it! The Florida Department of Revenue is offering a second Back to School Sales Tax Holiday from January 1 - January 14, 2024. During this time, qualifying items including school supplies, clothing, footwear and accessories are tax free. See below screenshot for a list of frequently asked questions or visit the Department of Revenue website. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

10/27/23 @ 9:15 a.m. - The Nassau County Legislative Delegation held a meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, to select the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Legislative Delegation, and to receive input ahead of the upcoming Legislative Session in Tallahassee. Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black listened as representatives from the County, City of Fernandina beach, Towns of Hilliard, School Board and several non-profit organizations explained their funding needs ahead of the upcoming Legislative Session. Several individuals also spoke about Legislation they wish to see amended and/or introduced in support of various causes and issues important to them.

Anyone requesting additional information about topics discussed should reach out to Senator Yarborough's Office at (850) 487-5004 or via email at [email protected]. 

We appreciate the Legislative Delegation for visiting Nassau County and for giving our community the opportunity to share needs and ideas ahead of the Legislative Session. We also appreciate our State Officials for all they do to secure Legislative funding on behalf of the County and their commitment to helping us improve the quality of life for our residents. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer