Chamber Member News & Updates
Nassau County Council on Aging Launches Community Food Pantry for Seniors
Nassau County Council on Aging Launches Community Food Pantry for Seniors FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) has announced the opening of the “Tom & Julie Wood Community Pantry,” a new food pantry designed specifically to meet the unique needs of older adults in Nassau County. The “Tom & Julie Wood…
Read MoreMajestic Tours & Transportation Secures Five-Year Sponsorship and Transportation Partnership with the Daytona Tortugas
Majestic Tours & Transportation Secures Five-Year Sponsorship and Transportation Partnership with the Daytona Tortugas Daytona Beach, FL — January 23, 2026 — Majestic Tours & Transportation is proud to announce a new five-year transportation partnership with the Daytona Tortugas, the Single-A Minor League Baseball Class A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. The agreement, which runs…
Read MoreA Unified Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Dispute CFO Claims, Welcome Dialogue
A Unified Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Dispute CFO Claims, Welcome Dialogue Nassau County, Florida – January 23, 2026 – Following a surprise visit by Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) this week and concerning comments about wasteful spending, a unified Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) respectfully dispute the CFO’s claims and invites…
Read MoreNassau County Adult Education Opportunities
Nassau County Adult Education Opportunities The Nassau County School District is pleased to share information about the Nassau County Adult Education Program and the educational opportunities available to adult learners within our community. Nassau County Adult Education offers a variety of evening classes designed to support individuals seeking to improve their skills, advance their careers,…
Read MoreNassau County Annual Winter Strategic Planning Sessions
Nassau County Annual Winter Strategic Planning Sessions The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled their Annual Strategic Planning Sessions for Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27, 2026. These interactive sessions will be led by County Manager Taco Pope who will guide the Board through discussions about the County’s adopted Strategic Plan, updates…
Read MoreNassau County Board of County Commissioners Statement on Attorney General Opinion Regarding “Extraordinary Circumstances” and Impact Fee Phase-In Requirements
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Statement on Attorney General Opinion Regarding “Extraordinary Circumstances” and Impact Fee Phase-In Requirements Nassau County, Florida – January 19, 2026 – The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) today issued the following statement in response to the Florida Attorney General’s opinion addressing the legal standard for “extraordinary circumstances”…
Read MoreBaptist Health Announces $1.6M for Local Health Clinics
Baptist Health Announces $1.6M for Local Health Clinics Investments will be made via a donor-advised fund at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Baptist Health will provide more than $1.6 million in strategic investments to free and charitable health clinics in Northeast Florida over a five-year-period as part of the health system’s long-standing commitment to…
Read MoreAnd the Winners Are…2025 Annual Awards Dinner & Gala
And the Winners Are…2025 Annual Awards Dinner & Gala We are thrilled to share the winners of the 2025 Annual Business Awards! These outstanding businesses, organizations, and business professionals have shown remarkable dedication to improving our community, and it’s our sincere privilege to celebrate and recognize their achievements. We also want to extend a huge…
Read MoreAmelia Island Parkway and Buccaneer Trail Roundabout Construction
Amelia Island Parkway and Buccaneer Trail Roundabout Construction As part of ongoing mobility improvements throughout Nassau County, a new roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Amelia Island Parkway and Buccaneer Trail. Beginning Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Buccaneer Trail will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the project, which is anticipated…
Read MoreTwo New Container Cranes Enter Service at JAXPORT, Third Crane Begins Commissioning
Two New Container Cranes Enter Service at JAXPORT, Third Crane Begins Commissioning Additions are part of JAXPORT’s multi-year crane upgrade initiative JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (January 8, 2026) – Two new 50-gauge ship-to-shore container cranes moved their first containers recently after entering service at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s (JAXPORT) Blount Island Marine Terminal, expanding cargo-handling capabilities at Florida’s largest…
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