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Nassau County, Florida

Welcome to beautiful Nassau County, located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. We are proud to serve as the Eastern Gateway to the Sunshine State. From our historic island, sandy beaches, and championship golf courses to our scenic rivers, green pastures, and majestic timberlands, we truly offer something for everyone.

Statement Regarding Arrest of Former Nassau County Employee

7/14/2025

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7/14/25 @ 2:45 p.m.

​Nassau County is aware of the arrest, pending criminal charges, and investigation of a former Nassau County employee. The County will continue to cooperate fully with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office in the ongoing criminal investigation. The employee has been terminated. Due to the ongoing criminal investigation, the County is unable to comment further at this time.

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Library Programs This Week

7/14/2025

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The Nassau County Public Library System offers a variety of programs to keep your kids busy and engaged all summer. Examples of programs offered include shell art, rock painting, puppet shows, Wild Wonders animal shows, beading workshops, painting classes, musical adventures, magic shows, robotics and more!

Below is a sampling of programs being offered the week of July 14 - July 18, 2025.

For a full calendar of events, visit www.nassaureads.com.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer

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Public Meetings This Week

7/14/2025

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7/14/25 @ 8:45 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for the week of July 14 - July 18, 2025. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer
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Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

7/13/2025

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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
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Invasive Species Round-Up

7/12/2025

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7/12/25 @ 9:00 a.m. - Help save the dunes by joining the Nassau County Extension for an invasive species roundup event on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. This event will educate residents on the impacts of invasive species and will include the removal of Mother of Millions, an invasive plant that threatens Nassau County's dune system. Rated as a Category One invasive succulent by the Florida Invasive Species Council, Mother of Millions displaces native vegetation and reduces the availability of food and shelter for local wildlife. 

This event is free. To participate, please register here. Participants should bring a hat and/or sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, gloves, and a water bottle. 

Participants will meet at the American Beach Community Center located at 1600 Julia Street and will walk together to the dune, identifying various invasive species along the way. 

Questions? Please contact David Hébert at (904) 530-6356 or at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer 

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Emergency Work for Railroad Crossing on Ingham Road

7/11/2025

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7/11/25 @ 3:30 p.m.

​Attention Hilliard residents!

CSX Transportation has scheduled an emergency track repair that will require a full closure of the following railroad crossing:

Ingham Rd (off Hwy 301 near Henry Smith Rd)
Closed starting Tuesday, July 15th at 8AM
Reopening estimated by Friday, July 18th at 8AM (weather dependent) 

This is a total closure—no traffic will be allowed across the track during this time. Detour signage will be in place. Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and avoid the area if possible. Stay safe, Hilliard!

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Communications Officer

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Vendor Information Sessions

7/11/2025

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The Nassau County Procurement Department is hosting two vendor information sessions to help current and prospective vendors learn more about the County’s procurement process. 

Why attend? 
Learn about Nassau County’s procurement process
Learn how to submit a responsive bid
Be informed about upcoming projects
Market your products and services directly to representatives from each County department. 

Who should attend? 
Current and prospective vendors that are interested in doing business with the County. 

There is no cost to participate however pre-registration is required at nassaufl.co/vendorsAugust2025.

There are two ways to participate: 

1.  August 13, 2025 (in-person) from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Callahan Multi-purpose  
    Building located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL

2. August 14, 2025 (virtual) from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A link to the virtual event will be 
   provided upon registration. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (904) 530-6040 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer 
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Week in Pictures

7/11/2025

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7/11/25 @ 3:00 p.m. - Below are pictures from the week of July 4 - July 11, 2025. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer
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Pack the Patrol Car: School Supply Drive

7/10/2025

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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

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Before the Storm: Hurricane Readiness for Nassau County

7/10/2025

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7/10/25 @ 6:00 a.m.

​Be prepared for this hurricane season—join UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County for a free Hurricane Preparedness course designed to help you protect your family, home, and community. Learn how to build a disaster supply kit, create an evacuation plan, and access reliable information before, during, and after a storm. Don't wait for a warning—get ready now with trusted resources from UF/IFAS Extension.

This event is FREE however, pre-registration is required. Register here. 
 
The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Tammy Barnard, [email protected], 904-530-6359 at least 1 week in advance.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Communications Officer
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