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Elevate Florida Helps Residents Protect Property From Storm Damage
Elevate Florida Helps Residents Protect Property From Storm Damage Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, statewide program designed to enhance community resilience by mitigating private residences against natural hazards like floods and hurricanes. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the program offers grants and low-interest loans to help homeowners cover the costs of elevating…
Read MoreExZOOberation: Riverfront Rendezvous
ExZOOberation: Riverfront Rendezvous Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens proudly celebrates 100 years at our beloved home along the Trout River, where we’ve flourished since relocating in 1925. To honor this milestone, we invite you to ExZOOberation: Riverfront Rendezvous, an enchanting evening celebrating Jacksonville’s dynamic waterways and shorelines, all set to the soulful rhythms of jazz. This…
Read MoreCommunity Health Assessment Survey
Community Health Assessment Survey The Nassau County Department of Health is updating its community health assessment and is looking for the community’s feedback to have a better understanding of the community’s health needs. Please consider taking the Community Health Assessment as it will contribute to a more comprehensive and inclusive assessment. The survey will remain open until…
Read MoreReminder: Open House for Blackrock Cove Park
Reminder: Open House for Blackrock Cove Park Just a friendly reminder that Nassau County Parks & Recreation is hosting an open house tonight, Friday, March 28th at 5:30 p.m. regarding the conceptual plan for Blackrock Cove Park. The approximately 20-acre park is being built through a developer agreement with Wood Development Company which requires the…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida Manufacturing Jobs Reach Highest Number Since 2002
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Manufacturing Jobs Reach Highest Number Since 2002 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s manufacturing industry added 1,400 Jobs in February 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth in the sector. Total manufacturing employment has now reached 432,000 jobs—the highest level since 2002. Florida is home to 27,310 manufacturing establishments, representing a 32%…
Read MoreConstitution Bowl Showcases Nassau County Smarts
Constitution Bowl Showcases Nassau County Smarts Fernandina Beach, FL/March 26, 2025 – The University of US, a feeder program to the Constitution Bowl, had all 70+ students pass this year’s final exam – a first in program history. Many of these students will compete in the 2025 Constitution Bowl on April 7 at Wildlight. The…
Read MoreBids Awarded for New Segments of Amelia Island Trail
Bids Awarded for New Segments of Amelia Island Trail The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is working to construct a network of multi-use trails on Amelia Island to improve mobility and provide safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Amelia Island Parkway. In 2011, the BOCC constructed a trail from the southend of Amelia…
Read MoreElevate Florida Program: Virtual Webinars
Elevate Florida Program: Virtual Webinars Elevate Florida is a new, statewide residential mitigation program. Led by the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM), this program is designed to protect homes and communities by reducing damage caused by natural disasters like hurricanes and floods. There are currently two virtual sessions scheduled for Tuesday, March 25th, one from…
Read MoreCareerSource Northeast Florida to Host 3rd Annual Second Chance Job Fair
CareerSource Northeast Florida to Host 3rd Annual Second Chance Job Fair Join CareerSource Northeast Florida on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the 3rd Annual Second Chance Job Fair at FSCJ Advanced Technology Center, located at 401 W. State Street in Jacksonville. Second Chance Month shines a spotlight on the…
Read MoreNassau County Council on Aging and City of Fernandina Beach Sponsor Ping-Pong Serving Parkinson’s
Nassau County Council on Aging and City of Fernandina Beach Sponsor Ping-Pong Serving Parkinson’s Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) and the City of Fernandina Beach Parks and Recreation Department have partnered to once again offer a ping-pong exercise program for Parkinson’s patients. The program, Ping-Pong Serving Parkinson’s, is offered at the Atlantic Recreation Center…
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