Nassau County
Barnabas Center’s Reach in Nassau County Expands with New Refrigerated Truck
Barnabas Center’s Reach in Nassau County Expands with New Refrigerated Truck Fernandina Beach, FL — Barnabas Center is proud to announce the organization has acquired a refrigerated truck to strengthen its capacity to serve Nassau County. Barnabas Center was able to acquire the used, refrigerated box truck due to a generous gift from Baptist Health.…
Read MoreFall Into Giving: Donate Blood and Save Lives – Wednesday, October 15th
Fall Into Giving: Donate Blood and Save Lives – Wednesday, October 15th OneBlood’s “Big Red Mobile Bus” will be at Rayonier in Wildlight on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Once you make your appointment, be sure to block it on your calendar Make your appointment today; click the link: One…
Read More13th Annual Chili Cookoff Competition
13th Annual Chili Cookoff Competition Get your taste buds ready for the “chilliest” event of the year – happening Wednesday, November 5th. The highly anticipated 13th Annual Chili Cookoff Competition, Benefitting the “Shop with Cops Program” for Nassau County Sheriff & Fernandina Beach Police. Chili lovers everywhere are eagerly counting down the days and 100%…
Read MoreReminder: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Reminder: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event This is a friendly reminder that the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event has been scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 8am-noon (or until trucks reach capacity- whichever comes first). Hosted by Keep Nassau Beautiful and Nassau County’s Solid Waste Division, this event allows Nassau County residents to…
Read MoreNassau County 4-H & Nassau Animal Services Adoption Day Contest
Nassau County 4-H & Nassau Animal Services Adoption Day Contest In July 2024, the Nassau County Extension 4-H Program partnered with Nassau County Animal Services (NCAS) to offer “The Dog Program”, an 11-week course designed to educate teens ages 15-18 on the importance of responsible dog care, basic training, veterinary science, recordkeeping, and public speaking,…
Read MoreSecond Annual Vets, Pets & Music Fest Set for November 9th in Fernandina Beach
Second Annual Vets, Pets & Music Fest Set for November 9th in Fernandina Beach October 7, 2025 (Fernandina Beach, Fla.) – The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care is proud to announce the much-anticipated Second Annual Vets, Pets & Music Fest, scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the…
Read MoreRotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise: 6th Annual Lobster Fest-To-Go
Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise: 6th Annual Lobster Fest-To-Go The Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise is bringing a lobster feast to Fernandina Beach! For the 6th year, we’re flying in fresh New England lobsters to benefit ARC Nassau, FERST Readers of Nassau County, and the Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth League. Pre-order by October 20 — it’s…
Read MoreNassau Legislative Delegation Holds Meeting
Nassau Legislative Delegation Holds Meeting On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 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…
Read MoreNational 4-H Week Proclamation
National 4-H Week Proclamation At the Monday, September 22, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation declaring October 5 – October 11, 2025, as National 4-H Week in Nassau County, Florida. This annual, week-long celebration showcases the accomplishments of 4-H members and promotes the organization by recruiting new youth and volunteers. This…
Read MoreNotice of Railroad Closure
Notice of Railroad Closure CSX Railroad will be conducting emergency repairs to the railroad crossing on River Road at Brandies Avenue which will require a full closure from 8am on October 6 through 5pm on October 10, 2025. All closures are full and continuous until repairs are complete. Proposed detour: US 1 to Old Dixie…
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