Press Release
By Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
8/20/25
New Beach Access Regulations
Effective Monday, August 18, 2025
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The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) understands and values the community’s long-standing tradition of beach use and the importance it holds for residents and visitors alike. The BOCC also recognizes that your beaches are home to fragile ecosystems and endangered species that depend on this environment for survival.
As stewards of our natural resources, Nassau County has a responsibility to safeguard these areas so they can be enjoyed by future generations. This means making thoughtful adjustments to beach use that both preserve cherished recreational opportunities and ensure we are protecting nesting wildlife, dune systems, and other sensitive habitats.
CSX Railroad Closures
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The County has been notified by CSX Railroad of upcoming railroad closures. Please note that CSX now has a fully interactive Google map that will allow you to view each crossing impacted, as well as daily, real-time updates. As the project progresses, you will be able to click any icon on the map, at any time of day, to access updated information. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Nickell at Southern Commercial Development at [email protected]
or by phone at (229) 262-4394.
Dedication Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting: Station 70
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On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., a Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting will be held in celebration of the grand opening of Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70, located at 942456 Old Nassauville Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on February 12, 2024, and Nassau County Fire Rescue (NCFR) personnel officially began working out of the station on Friday, July 25, 2025. This new modern facility consists of 8,453 square feet and features three bays with an engine, rescue unit, and tanker. To allow crews to remain ready 24/7, Station 70 contains 11 sleeping quarters, four and a half bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and an exercise room.
CLAM Ranking Meeting
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The Conservation Land Acquisition and Management Committee has added an additional meeting to the schedule. On Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. – CLAM will meet to hold a ranking session to review and update the priority, eligible and non-eligible properties under the CLAM Program. Committee members will evaluate scoring, discuss project area changes, and consider properties for advancement in accordance with the CLAM Manual.
Members of the public and property nominators are welcome to attend and provide comments during the meeting.
Turtle Talk Tuesday
Did you know that sea turtle shells contain DNA that offers scientists a simple and powerful way of tracking the health and whereabouts of endangered sea turtles? This is a key step in sea turtle conservation.
On Amelia Island, the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch is in its 10th consecutive year of participating in the loggerhead DNA Project conducted by the University of Georgia. By collecting the top egg in a loggerhead nest, the University of Georgia can analyze each for the Mother’s DNA.
Week in Pictures
To view the Week in Pictures for August 8 – August 15, 2025, please click here.
Public Meetings
| BOARD/COMMITTEE | DATE/TIME | LOCATION |
| Development Review Committee | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. | Commission Chambers96135 Nassau Place,Yulee, FL 32097 |
| Planning & Zoning Board | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. | Commission Chambers96135 Nassau Place,Yulee, FL 32097 |
| Board of County Commissioners | Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. | Commission Chambers96135 Nassau Place,Yulee, FL 32097 |
| Conservation Land Acquisition & Management Committee | Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. | Commission Chambers96135 Nassau Place,Yulee, FL 32097 |
Transparency
The Nassau County Strategic Plan, adopted on 5/18/22, identifies that the #1 Big Picture Goal of the Board of County Commissioners is to “Create a more effective, efficient, and transparent government.” As the #1 priority of the Nassau County BOCC, creating more transparent government guides policy-making, planning and decision- making.
Prior to the creation of the Florida Office of the Governor Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the BOCC had already prioritized fiscal integrity, transparency, and is focused on creating a more efficient and effective local government over the past five years.
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