Nassau Now

Press Release

By Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

7/15/25

Vendor Outreach Events

The Nassau County Procurement Department is hosting two vendor information sessions to help current and prospective vendors learn more about the County’s procurement process. 

Why attend? 

• Learn about Nassau County’s procurement process
• Learn how to submit a responsive bid
• Be informed about upcoming projects
• Market your products and services directly to representatives from each County department. 

Who should attend? 

Current and prospective vendors that are interested in doing business with the County. 

There is no cost to participate however pre-registration is required at 

nassaufl.co/vendorsAugust2025.

There are two ways to participate: 

1. August 13, 2025 (in-person) from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Callahan Multi-purpose Facility

  located at 543350 US Highway 1, Callahan, FL

2. August 14, 2025 (virtual) from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. A link to the virtual event will be 

  provided upon registration. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (904) 530-6040 or via e-mail at [email protected]. 

Notice of Railroad Crossing Closure

Attention Hilliard residents!

CSX Transportation has scheduled an emergency track repair that will require a full closure of the following railroad crossing:

Ingham Rd (off Hwy 301 near Henry Smith Rd)

Closed starting Tuesday, July 15th at 8am

Reopening estimated by Friday, July 18th at 8am (weather dependent) 

This is a total closure—no traffic will be allowed across the track during this time. Detour signage will be in place. Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and avoid the area if possible. 

Pack the Patrol Car: School Supply Drive

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) and the State Attorney’s Office are proud to launch “Pack the Patrol Car,” a school supply drive supporting children in Nassau County who are experiencing homelessness.

The NCSO is collecting classroom essentials for Barnabas, a local nonprofit that helps children facing housing instability start the school year prepared and empowered.

Did you know?

Nearly 95,000 students in Florida are experiencing homelessness.

Right here in Nassau County, over 400 children don’t have a stable place to call home.

Let’s come together as a community to help them succeed….one backpack, one notebook, one smile at a time.

BOCC Newsletter for May 

Linked here is the May 2025 edition of the Board of County Commissioners’ newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions, and more!

Your Hands Breathe Life

CPR training is crucial because it equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to respond to a cardiac arrest emergency, significantly increasing a person’s chance of survival by maintaining blood flow to the brain and preventing or minimizing brain damage.

This video highlights the outstanding efforts of Hands4Hearts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving community awareness of sudden cardiac arrest through education and support. Hands4Hearts relies on volunteers—many of whom are experienced medical professionals who have witnessed firsthand the impact of sudden cardiac arrest—to help advance its mission.

Hear powerful testimonies from real survivors sharing how CPR saved their lives, along with an inspiring story of a couple whose quick actions saved a woman in a local restaurant. Lastly, retired Critical Care Paramedic Jim Bollenbacher discusses the importance of CPR and how Hands4Hearts is spreading awareness throughout Nassau County through hands-only CPR classes and community education events.

Turtle Talk Tuesday

This week’s Turtle Talk Tuesday was focused on what to do if you see a sea turtle. Though most nesting and hatching occurs at night, it is possible to encounter a sea turtle during the day. If up do, it’s important to stay as far away as possible as any distraction may frighten or disorient the turtle. 

Read on to learn more about disorientation and what you can do to protect nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings. Here you will also find information on how to report a stranded or dead sea turtle. 

New Permanent Sales Tax Exemption on Certain Disaster Preparedness Supplies

During the adoption of the FY 2025-2026 budget, the Florida Legislature established a permanent sales tax exemption on certain disaster preparedness items. Previously, Florida held temporary sales tax holidays for disaster preparedness twice each summer. With the new permanent exemption, however, various qualifying items will now be tax-free year-round, beginning August 1, 2025.

For tips on preparing your disaster supply kit, visit

http://www.floridadisaster.org/…/hurricane-supply…/.

Summer Library Programs

Invasive Species Roundup

Help save the dunes by joining the Nassau County Extension for an invasive species roundup event on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. This event will educate residents on the impacts of invasive species and will include the removal of Mother of Millions, an invasive plant that threatens Nassau County’s dune system. Rated as a Category One invasive succulent by the Florida Invasive Species Council, Mother of Millions displaces native vegetation and reduces the availability of food and shelter for local wildlife. 

This event is free. To participate, please register here. Participants should bring a hat and/or sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, gloves, and a water bottle. 

Participants will meet at the American Beach Community Center located at 1600 Julia Street and will walk together to the dune, identifying various invasive species along the way. 

Questions? Please contact David Hébert at (904) 530-6356 or at david.hebert@ufl.edu. 

Travel Talk with Monica

Are you dreaming of a getaway but don’t know where to start? Join us for Travel Talk With Monica at the Yulee Library!

Expert travel agent Monica Hayes will share valuable tips and advice to help you plan your next adventure with confidence.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Yulee Library – 76346 William Burgess Blvd. (inside the FSCJ Campus)

This event is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Yulee Branch Library.

Don’t miss this chance to get inspired and start planning your dream trip!

Before the Storm: Hurricane Readiness

Be prepared for this hurricane season—join UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County for a free Hurricane Preparedness course designed to help you protect your family, home, and community. Learn how to build a disaster supply kit, create an evacuation plan, and access reliable information before, during, and after a storm. Don’t wait for a warning—get ready now with trusted resources from UF/IFAS Extension.

This event is FREE however, pre-registration is required. Register here. 

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as alternate formats of written material, please contact Tammy Barnard, [email protected], 904-530-6359 at least 1 week in advance.

Week in Pictures

To view the Week in Pictures for July 4 – July 11, 2025, please click here.

Public Meetings

Below are meetings for the week of July 14- July 18, 2025

Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please review our website calendar for up-to-date information.

Meeting agendas can be located here.