Posts by alex@nassaucountyflchamber.com
JTA Launches Nation’s First Public Transportation Autonomous Vehicle Revenue Service
JTA Launches Nation’s First Public Transportation Autonomous Vehicle Revenue Service (Jacksonville, FL – June 27, 2025) The Jacksonville Transportation Authority recently celebrated the launch of NAVI, which stands for Neighborhood Autonomous Vehicle Innovation. NAVI will be the first public transportation service powered by autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the United States. Service will begin on Monday,…
Read MoreAll Nassau County School Receive “A” Grades
All Nassau County School Receive “A” Grades For the first time in district history, every single Nassau County public school has earned an “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education. Nassau County is also recognized as an A-rated district overall, tied for #1 in the state. This milestone achievement is a direct result of…
Read MoreGangway Collapse During Fourth of July Celebration
Gangway Collapse During Fourth of July Celebration FERNANDINA BEACH, FL — During the fireworks show on the evening of July 4, a gangway at the Fernandina Harbor Marina collapsed, prompting initial confusion and concern among attendees. Emergency response units, including the Fernandina Beach Police Department and Fire Department, were on scene and responded immediately. Although…
Read MoreClyde Higginbotham Road Closure
Clyde Higginbotham Road Closure The Nassau County Road Department has issued a Notice of Intent to begin drainage improvements in the area of Clyde Higginbotham Road. The work will require a road closure on Clyde Higginbotham Road from July 21 to approximately August 3, 2025. Proposed detour: The closure will be at 75664 Clyde Higginbotham…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces $1.52 Million Available to Florida Communities Through Community Planning and Technical Assistance Grant Program
FloridaCommerce Announces $1.52 Million Available to Florida Communities Through Community Planning and Technical Assistance Grant Program TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that $1.52 million in funding is available to eligible organizations and local governments through the Community Planning and Technical Assistance (CPTA) grant program. Funding is available to help communities address various planning initiatives, such as…
Read MoreNew Program Expands Local Childcare Options and Empowers Entrepreneurs
New Program Expands Local Childcare Options and Empowers Entrepreneurs The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Wonderschool and Episcopal Children’s Services (ECS) to launch a new initiative aimed at expanding access to quality early childhood care. This no-cost program helps Nassau County residents start licensed, home-based childcare programs with training, coaching, and ongoing…
Read MoreNassau County Vision 2050 Adopted
Nassau County Vision 2050 Adopted At its meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) formally adopted the Vision 2050 Plan, which will serve as a roadmap to guide growth, policies, and programs over the next 25 years. The County will now begin evaluating and updating its State-mandated Comprehensive Plan, with the…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis’ Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Makes Strategic Investments to Keep Florida Moving
Governor DeSantis’ Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Makes Strategic Investments to Keep Florida Moving TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, which included strategic transportation investments totaling $15.1 billion. These investments enable the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to deliver projects that relieve congestion, support Florida’s supply chain,…
Read MoreFlorida SBDC Network, Florida APEX Accelerator to Host Reverse Trade Show at Small Business Success Summit
Florida SBDC Network, Florida APEX Accelerator to Host Reverse Trade Show at Small Business Success Summit Pensacola, FLA – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, and sister organization the Florida APEX Accelerator will host their annual Reverse Trade Show on August 18 during the 2025 Small Business Success…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program
FloridaCommerce Announces the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced the opening of the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP) application cycle. A total of $400 million is available in funding to assist local governments to strategically rebuild and harden infrastructure in order to prevent…
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