Press Release
By Nassau County Board of County Commissioners
10-06-23
County Awarded Grant to Improve Recycling
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 Communities Grant totaling approximately $500,000 to be used for improving its recycling program.
This award will allow the County to optimize the intake and outtake process at the Convenience Recycle Center in Callahan, as well as its recycling site located in Yulee. The County will also increase, expand, or optimize collection and improve materials management infrastructure to ensure customers deposit recyclables in the correct bin. All of these actions will increase capacity at recycling facilities, reduce container overflow and minimizing incorrect disposal.
Comcast Expanding Network to Unserved Areas
Nassau County and Comcast announced plans this week to bring high-speed Internet service to several rural areas of the county, many of them for the first time.
Comcast will expand its network to bring Xfinity Internet service to the unincorporated areas of Becker, Bryceville, Dyal, Evergreen, Gross, Ingle, and Lessie, in Nassau County. The expansions are made possible through the State’s Broadband Infrastructure Program and are part of Comcast’s commitment to bridge the digital divide by bringing broadband Internet service to new and unserved areas in the state.
Comcast will use the $9 million grant it was recently awarded through the Florida Broadband Opportunity Grants Program to expand its network in Nassau County. This competitive reimbursement grant program was created to expand broadband Internet service to unserved areas of the state, helping encourage job creation, capital investment, and the strengthening and diversification of local economies.
Turtle Talk Tuesday
This week for Turtle Talk Tuesday, County Commissioner, John Martin, and City Mayor, Bradley Bean, provided an overview of joint efforts between the City and County for sea turtle protection. They also discussed shared highlights about the this season’s success.
Amelia Island Named #3 Top Island in the U.S.
Amelia Island has been recognized as the #3 top island in the U.S. for the second consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler. The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and the OMNI Amelia Island Resort have also been recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for being voted #6 and No. 9 respectively among the “Best Resorts in the World”
Halloween Festival Update
We are excited to announce that our Trick-or-Treat Alley is going to be bigger and better than ever! We have a total of 82 booths comprised of individuals and businesses who have signed up to distribute candy to our guests. Please accept this as notification that we are no longer accepting booths for the event.
A big thank you to every business and community member who have signed up to help us make this a fun event that the kids are sure to remember for years. To see a full list, please click here.
We will be sharing additional details about event parking, the pumpkin carving contest, and food options in the coming weeks so stay tuned.
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 TO DONATE
Donating is easy! Just drop off an unopened jar of peanut butter at any of the following locations before October 31, 2023:
- UF/IFAS Extension Office (85831 Miner Rd., Yulee)
- UF/IFAS Extension Annex (543350 US Highway 1, Callahan)
- James S. Page Governmental Complex (96135 Nassau Place, Yulee)
- Nassau County Chamber of Commerce (961687 Gateway Blvd. Suite 101-G, Fernandina Beach)
- Fernandina Library (25 N. 14th Street, Fernandina Beach)
- Hilliard Library (15821 County Road 108, Hilliard)
If you have any questions, please call (904) 530-6353.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Plant Sale on Saturday
Don’t forget! The Master Gardener Volunteer Plant Sale will take place on Saturday, October 7th from 9am-12pm at the Extension Office located at 58531 Miner Road. Here you will find a variety of native plants, shrubs and flowers to fit your landscape needs. Look closely and you’ll likely find unique plants that aren’t often found at local stores and nurseries. The fun finds are bound to make your neighbors green with envy.
Please note that they will only be able to accept cash and checks for payment (no credit or debit cards). All proceeds will benefit the Master Gardener Volunteer program.
A Musical Journey Through Florida
Go on a historical journey through the state, featuring performances of songs covering a wealth of historical events, characters, and folklore with in-depth storytelling about Ponce de Leon’s voyage to Florida in 1513, Henry Flagler’s building of Florida’s East Coast Railroad, and more!
To register for the event, please click here.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library.
Public Meetings
Below are public meetings scheduled for the week of
October 9 – October 13 , 2023
Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please review our website calendar for up-to-date information.
Meeting agendas can be located here.
Job Opportunities Available
The Board of County Commissioners currently has numerous job opportunities available. In addition to having the opportunity to work close to home and to serve your community, the County offers the following benefits:
- Free Health Insurance (for employee)
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Educational Reimbursement
To view job descriptions and associated salaries, click here.
