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April Declared As Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April Declared By Governor Rick Scott As Distracted Driving Awareness Month Yulee, Fla. – There are more than 15 million licensed drivers in Florida and millions of other who visit the state each year.  In 2014, there were over 42,000 distracted driving crashes in Florida resulting in more than 200 fatalities and over 35,000 injuries. …

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Leaving Kids Alone in Hot Cars – Know the Risks and Consequences

Yulee, FL. – Even great parents can forget a child in the back seat, but caregivers who are unaccustomed to transporting children are especially prone to forgetting. Think about the last time your routine was interrupted. Maybe you forgot something, or were afraid you might forget something. Or maybe you decided to leave your child …

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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Yulee, Fla. – The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind motorists and motorcyclists alike during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to “share the road” in order to help prevent motorcycle crashes, deaths and injuries on our roads. Motorcyclists will be out in force as the weather gets warmer, …

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Pedestrian Fatal Crashes Increase In Nassau

Yulee, Fla. – Pedestrian fatalities have increased during 2014, in Nassau County.  So far, there have been 7 fatal crashes in Nassau County with 4 of them being pedestrians.  Many of these pedestrian fatalities involved alcohol, crossing the roadway illegally or simply not paying attention to approaching traffic.  Walking is good for your health, and …

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Announcing New Emergency Management Director

Sheriff Bill Leeper announced today that Billy Estep has been chosen to be the new Director of Emergency Management for Nassau County.  He replaces former Emergency Management Director Danny Hinson, who left in November 2013 to work for the state of Florida, and Interim Director Traci Masau, who will remain at the EOC as Emergency …

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