Baker County - Board of County Commissioners

09/14/2026

9/14/2026 Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

9/10/2026 LPA Public Hearing

09/08/2026

🌲 EXPLORE ST. MARY’S SHOALS PARK! 🌲

Our Official Visitor Guide & Trail Map is a great resource to help you plan your next visit. The park features over 2,500 acres of natural beauty and outdoor recreation right here in Baker County!

🥾 Equestrian & Pedestrian Trails – Enjoy miles of unpaved trails for horseback riding, hiking, bicycling, and wildlife viewing.

🏍️ OHV/ATV Trails – Explore approximately 25 miles of marked, two-way trails.

🛶 Water Access – Bring your kayak or canoe and enjoy nearly two miles along the beautiful St. Mary’s River.

🦌 Wildlife & Nature – Keep an eye out for white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, gopher tortoises, and more!

🧺 Park Amenities – Restrooms, picnic pavilions, parking, and unloading areas are available for visitors.

📍 Know Before You Go:
The park is open 7:00 AM to sunset. Equestrian and pedestrian access is open daily, while OHV access is Friday through Monday. Be sure to check the guide for entrance locations, fees, park rules, and the full trail map before heading out.

🌳 Over 2,500 acres. Miles of trails. One beautiful Baker County treasure.

09/05/2026

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE: NEW COLLECTION CENTER INFORMATION EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1ST!

Baker County residents, please take a moment to review the updated information for our Baker County Collection Centers, which will go into effect October 1, 2026.

♻️ Updated Collection Center Hours:
• Sunday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Monday: CLOSED
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Thursday: CLOSED
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The new guide also provides helpful information about what items are accepted, what cannot be disposed of at the collection centers, tire disposal requirements, holiday closures, and important safety reminders.

🛞 Tire Disposal Reminder: Tire disposal is for Baker County residents only, with a maximum of 5 tires per household per month, and no commercial tire disposal.

📅 Please remember: these changes take effect October 1st!

We encourage residents to save or screenshot this guide for easy reference and share this post to help spread the word.

♻️ Proper disposal makes a difference — help us keep Baker County clean!

09/02/2026

🚤St. Mary’s Cove Boat Ramp
The project’s 90% construction plans have been submitted to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). County staff, FWC, engineers and the construction team recently met to address FWC’s questions, with no major concerns identified at this time. Construction is still anticipated to begin in October.
💰 Impact Fee & Special Assessment Study
Work continues on the County’s impact fee and special assessment study. The current study includes six potential impact fee areas—transportation, schools, recreation/parks, fire rescue, emergency medical services and law enforcement—along with a solid waste special assessment. Results of the study are currently anticipated to be presented to the Board in January.
🚧 CR 125 North – Kirkland Branch Repairs
The Board approved construction and engineering services for erosion repairs at the Kirkland Branch box culvert on CR 125 North.
🌉 Richardson Road Bridge Replacement
A temporary easement was approved allowing FDOT to move forward with replacement of the bridge along Richardson Road. The new bridge will follow the same general footprint as the existing bridge. Once construction begins, residents along South Prong Cemetery Road should expect a detour during the project.
🚗 Speed Hump Installation Policy
The Board approved a new Speed Hump Installation Policy developed with assistance from a traffic engineer. The policy establishes requirements and safety standards for speed hump requests and installations throughout the County.
⚾ Improvements Coming to Knabb Sports Complex
The Board approved moving forward with construction of a new concession stand and restroom facility at Knabb Sports Complex.
‼️We encourage the public to attend or tune in online. BOCC meets the first and third Tuesday of every month beginning at 5p.m.‼️

09/01/2026

9/1/2026 Board of County Commissioners Budget Workshop, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

09/01/2026

9/1/2026 Value Adjustment Board Organizational Meeting

08/27/2026

8/27/2026 Code Enforcement Hearing

08/19/2026

If you missed the in person meeting, the virtual meeting is tomorrow August 20th starting at 5:30 p.m.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE – CR 229 AT CEDAR CREEK BRIDGE
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be holding a public meeting regarding the proposed bridge replacement on County Road 229 at Cedar Creek Bridge.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about the project, review available information, and ask questions.
📅 Date: August 18, 2026
🕒 Time: 4:30pm Open House; 6:00pm Presentation and public comment
📍 Location: Sanderson Congregational Holiness Church, 8443 CR 127, Sanderson, FL 32087
Unable to attend in person? There is a virtual option via www.nflroads.com/vph on August 20, 2026. 5:30pm Open House; 6:00pm Presentation and public comment.
Please note that this meeting and the associated bridge replacement project are being conducted by FDOT. The Baker County Board of County Commissioners is sharing this notice to help keep residents informed; however, project-specific questions, comments, and requests for additional information should be directed to FDOT.
We encourage interested residents to attend the meeting and take advantage of the opportunity to receive information directly from the agency responsible for the project.
Additional FDOT contact or meeting information: www.nflroads.com/CR229Bridge