Government
Not-for-Profit Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 24/25
Not-for-Profit Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 24/25 The Board of County Commissioners has begun the budgeting process for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. Nassau County greatly values the benefits and contributions made by non-profit organizations to the community. As such, we would like to extend an invitation to nonprofit organizations serving residents of Nassau County to apply…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Ceremony Held for Station 70
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Station 70 On Monday, February 12, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony in celebration of the upcoming construction of Nassau County Fire Rescue (NCFR) Station 70. The event took place at the station’s future site located at 942456 Old Nassauville Road. Upon completion, this station will…
Read MoreNassau County Council on Aging Celebrates 50 Years
Nassau County Council on Aging Celebrates 50 Years At the Monday, February 12, 2024 meeting, the Board approved Proclamation No. 2024-03 in celebration of the Nassau County Council on Aging’s 50th Anniversary which takes place on February 15, 2024. The COA is a non-profit organization who works to enhance the lives of older adults through services and…
Read MoreNassau County Parks & Recreation Department to Host Seniors’ Night Out
Nassau County Parks & Recreation Department to Host Seniors’ Night Out Nassau County Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that they will offer a free “Seniors’ Night Out” for people in the community who are 55 and older on Saturday, March 9th from 4-9pm at the Callahan Multi-use Facility and outside courtyard of…
Read MoreNotice of Railroad Closure
Notice of Railroad Closure On behalf of First Coast Railroad, the Nassau County Road Department is issuing a Notice of Intent to Begin Construction on the following railroad crossing due to repairs needed. They will be working as hard as possible to have it repaired as soon as possible but it will be closed between…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Ceremony for Fire Station 70
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fire Station 70 We are excited to announce that the Board of County Commissioners will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony next week in celebration of the upcoming construction of a new Fire Station 70 to be located at the corner of Old Nassauville and Hardy Allen Roads. This new station will replace the…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Recognizes February 5-9, 2024 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week
Governor Ron DeSantis Recognizes February 5-9, 2024 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week TALLAHASSEE FL – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation recognizing February 5 – 9, 2024 as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week. This week is observed each year by the National Weather Service and the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) to increase awareness and…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Delivers $223 Million to Expand Rural Broadband Access
Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers $223 Million to Expand Rural Broadband Access Governor Ron DeSantis awarded nearly $223 million to expand broadband internet access to Floridians, including small and rural communities. This funding includes $135 million in state funding through the Broadband Opportunity Program and $86 million in federal funds through the Multipurpose Community Facilities Program.…
Read MoreHousehold Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event The County’s next bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 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,…
Read MoreProclamation for American Beach Day
Proclamation for American Beach Day At the Board of County Commissioners meeting held on Monday, January 22, 2024, the Board approved Proclamation 2024-002 proclaiming the 31st of January 2024 as “American Beach Day”. American Beach was originally founded on January 31, 1935 by the Pension Bureau of the Afro-American Life Insurance Company for the purpose of developing…
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