Government
DEA National Take Back Day
DEA National Take Back Day The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the DEA’s National Take Back Day. This event allows residents to safely dispose of prescription medications, OTC medications, vitamins, ointments and more, keeping them out of the environment and out of the wrong hands. See the flyer below for full details including…
Read MoreNassau County Waste Tire Amnesty Day
Nassau County Waste Tire Amnesty Day Nassau County Solid Waste will host their next Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 light car or truck tires for proper…
Read MoreAnnual Peanut Butter Challenge
Annual Peanut Butter Challenge October is finally here which means it’s time for the annual Peanut Butter Challenge! Each October, Extension Offices across the State collect peanut butter to celebrate Florida’s peanut agriculture industry while helping combat hunger. All donated jars go to local food banks and charities to distribute to high-need community members. HOW…
Read MoreCounty Awarded Grant to Enhance Community Recycling Services
County Awarded Grant to Enhance Community Recycling Services The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced more than $1,173,004 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expand recycling infrastructure and waste management systems across the State of Florida. We are excited to report that Nassau County has been awarded a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling…
Read MoreRequest for Proposal: Code Enforcement Special Magistrate
Request for Proposal: Code Enforcement Special Magistrate On July 24, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2023-021, replacing the Code Enforcement Board with a Special Magistrate, in an effort to improve the code enforcement process and better serve the community. Â A Code Enforcement Special Magistrate is a local government attorney with…
Read MoreNassau County Seeking Volunteer for At-Large Member
Nassau County Seeking Volunteer for At-Large Member In June 2023, the Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 2023-013 amending Section 3.04 of the Land Development Code that established the Planning & Zoning Board (PZB). This update reduced the amount of at-large members on the PZB from five to one. The existing at-large member appointments will expire…
Read MoreNassau County Transit Study
Nassau County Transit Study The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) in partnership with Nassau County is conducting a study of public transportation opportunities in the region. The purpose of the project is to analyze the existing conditions and the changing landscape of the County, which has experienced rapid growth over the last couple of years, in…
Read MoreSBA Marks National Disaster Preparedness Month
SBA Marks National Disaster Preparedness Month Encourages Small Business Community to Prepare Now for Next DisasterWASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is supporting FEMA and the Ready Campaign’s National Disaster Preparedness Month by dedicating the last week of September to conduct outreach to the more than 33 million small businesses across America on the importance of preparing, managing, and…
Read MoreFlorida’s Minimum Wage to Increase September 2023
Florida’s Minimum Wage to Increase September 2023 Effective September 30, 2023, the Florida minimum wage will be $12.00 per hour. On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment to gradually increase the state’s minimum wage each year until reaching $15.00 per hour in September 2026. On September 30, 2023, Florida’s minimum wage will…
Read MoreNassau County Legislative Delegation Scheduled
Nassau County Legislative Delegation Scheduled Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black have scheduled the next Nassau County Legislative Delegation for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 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…
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