-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
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.
10/28/21 @ 9:00 p.m. - If you're looking for another Halloween event this weekend, Nassau County Fire Rescue Local 3101 is hosting the 2021 Pumpkin Bucket Extravaganza Saturday, October 30th from 9am - 12pm at West Nassau High School. Kids can decorate their own Halloween bucket and trick or treat at the fire trucks. All buckets and decorating kit will be provided.
-Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer
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The Board of County Commissioners will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in celebration of the re-opening of the newly improved Crawford Rd. The improvements included paving the 6.5 mile-long, two lane dirt road connecting County Road 121 with the existing paved portion of Crawford Road, just west of US 301.
The $6.95 million project is critical to improving mobility, promoting job growth, and attracting industry to western Nassau County. The project is strategically located to become a future industrial and technological epicenter supported logistically by a robust roadway and railway transportation hub. The Board entered into an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation in March 2014 for Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) grant funding to assist with project costs. The County held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 2, 2020 and has been anxiously awaiting its completion. District 4 County Commissioner and Chairman of the Board, Thomas Ford, “The paving of Crawford Road was long overdue. I am really excited for the citizens of Western Nassau. This investment not only makes our day-to-day lives better, but it also opens up the opportunity to attract high-wage jobs to our community. This project will benefit the citizens of Nassau for decades to come”. The Ribbon Cutting will take place at the intersection of the previously paved portion of Crawford Rd. and the newly paved segment, approximately one (1) mile west of US301. The public is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Engineering Services at (904) 530-6225. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/25/21 @ 8:30 a.m. - Only 5 days until the Halloween Festival! We now have 51 businesses/organizations signed up to hand out candy in our Trick or Treat Alley! Below is a complete summary of the event.
WHAT: Halloween Festival WHEN: Friday, October 29, 2021, 5:00-9:00 p.m.(see schedule of events below) WHERE: Yulee Athletic Complex, 86142 Goodbread Rd., Yulee, FL 32097 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 5:00-7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Halloween performance by Royal Amelia Dance (RAD) Company 7:10 p.m. Prizes/Awards 7:15 p.m. Showing of Hocus Pocus on the football field Concessions will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the Yulee Sports Association. All activities/events free unless noted otherwise above. A big thank you to the following businesses/organizations for participating:
We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation at (904) 530-6120. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/14/21 @ 8:00 p.m. - The bi-annual Hazardous Waste Recycling Event was held on Saturday, October 9, 2021. While it will be several weeks before the County has information on exactly how many tons of materials were collected, Keep Nassau Beautiful counted 373 vehicles! Our generous residents also donated 611 pounds of food for the Barnabas Food Pantry. Great job to our Solid Waste employees and Keep Nassau Beautiful for working together to provide another successful recycling event to Nassau County! Thanks to your efforts and dedication, Nassau County residents can dispose of hazardous materials conveniently and safely. Residents, go ahead and mark your calendars because the next Hazardous Waste Recycling event has already been set for Saturday, April 16, 2022! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/7/21 @ 11:40 a.m. - The County's Halloween Festival is just a few weeks away and we are happy to report that we have had 47 businesses/groups sign up to hand out candy on Trick or Treat Alley! A big thank you to the following:
If your business or organization would like to join us, please fill out the attached sponsorship form and return it to Jay Robertson at [email protected]. There is no registration fee so the only costs for you will be what you spend on candy and decorating your booth. Don't forget that booths will be judged and will win a prize! In addition to trick or treating, the event will feature Hay Rides, Face Painting, Halloween Themed Games, Bounce Houses, and a showing of Hocus Pocus. Entry into the event and all activities are free. The Yulee Athletic Association will, however, have food for sale at their concession stand. All sales will benefit the Association. If you have any questions, please contact Jay at (904) 530-6120. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer ![]() 9/16/21 @ 5:30 p.m. - Nassau County Parks & Recreation presents it's very first Halloween Festival taking place from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Yulee Sports Complex. From 5:00 - 7:00, the event will feature: -Halloween Themed Games -Trick or Treat Alley -Costume Contests -Bounce Houses -Face Painting -Concessions -Hay Rides From 7:15 - 9:00 p.m., a free showing of Hocus Pocus will take place on the football field. This event is completely FREE. At this time, we are soliciting businesses to set up a booth and distribute candy on Trick or Treat Alley. If you are interested, please fill out the attached sponsor form and return it to Jay Robertson via email at [email protected] or mail to 45195 Musselwhite Rd., Callahan, FL 32011. If you have any questions, Jay can be reached at (904) 530-6127. We look forward to seeing everyone dressed up in their costumes on October 29th! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 9/12/21 @ 2:00 p.m. - Over 100 people attended Saturday's 9/11 Tribute Event. The event featured speeches from several Elected Officials including The Honorable John Drew, Nassau County Tax Collector; The Honorable Thomas Ford, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners; and the Honorable Sheriff, Bill Leeper, as well as flag presentations by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office and Nassau County Fire Rescue's Honor Guard, and performances by the Nassau Community Band. Th event also featured guest speaker, Valerie Gambino, sister of Thomas Gambino, Jr., an FDNY firefighter who perished at the World Trade Center. We listened intently as Mr. Drew gave dramatic readings about the history of the National Anthem and "My Name is Old Glory", a patriotic poem about the United States flag. The crowd watched on as members of the Honor Guard folded a U.S. flag and presented it to Ms. Gambino in honor of her brother. It was a beautiful and somber day as we remembered all the innocent lives lost. Photos and a video of the Old Glory presentation can be found below. Thank you to all the individuals who coordinated and participated in the event... We could not have done this without you! Thank you as well to all the members of the public who joined us in commemorating the 20th anniversary of this tragic day in America. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer ![]() 9/9/21 @ 8:10 a.m. - Don't forget that the Waste Tire Amnesty Day will be held this Saturday, September 11th at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Rd., Callahan. This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 car and light truck tires at NO COST (must show proof of residency). Tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted. The event begins at 8:30 and will last until 12:00 p.m., or until the trucks are full (whichever comes first). As a reminder, residents can dispose of up to four (4) per year at the Convenience Recycle Center. So if you're not able to attend the event this Saturday and have tires to dispose of, you still have options. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer ![]() 9/2/21 @ 1:00 p.m. The bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - noon (or until trucks reach capacity... whichever comes first). Examples of items that will be accepted include: - Aerosol cans - Household cleaners - Cooking oil (used) - Oil, lubricants, oil filters - Insecticides and pesticides - Computers - Radios - Printers - Power tools - Televisions, VCRs, DVD players - Medication - Batteries - Propane Tanks - Paints and paint thinners - And much, much more! What: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event When: Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 8am-12pm (or until truck reaches capacity) Where: Nassau County Road Department, 86200 Gene Lassere Blvd., Yulee, FL 32097 Please enter the facility utilizing Courtney Isles Way from Chester Rd.(see map below for details) This event is FREE to Nassau County residents with proof of residency. Small businesses may also be approved to dispose of items for a small fee, however you must call Keep Nassau Beautiful in advance to register at (904) 261-0165. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/27/21 @ 11:35 a.m. - The annual Waste Tire Amnesty Day is being held on Saturday, September 11th at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Rd., Callahan.
The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will last until 12:00 p.m., or until the trucks fill (whichever comes first). This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of car and light truck tires at NO COST (must show proof of residency). Tires must be off the rim and free of debris. No commercial loads will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Nassau County Solid Waste at (904) 530-6700. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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