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Nassau County 4-H Open House
Nassau County 4-H Open House Are you interested in joining Nassau County 4-H? Join the UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension office for the Annual 4-H Open House on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Discover the variety of programs offered Meet club members and volunteers Learn how 4-H helps youth grow through hands-on learning…
Read MoreBarnabas Center Expands Food Access with Pilot Evening Hours, Mobile Distributions, and Emergency Bag Locations
Barnabas Center Expands Food Access with Pilot Evening Hours, Mobile Distributions, and Emergency Bag Locations FERNANDINA BEACH, FL (July 2025) — In response to ongoing food insecurity in Nassau County, Barnabas Center is launching new and expanded access points for free groceries, including a pilot evening pantry program at the main Fernandina Beach location, mobile…
Read MoreA.I. in Action Workshop to Equip Businesses with Practical A.I. Skills
A.I. in Action Workshop to Equip Businesses with Practical A.I. Skills The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ), will host a one-day training session focused on artificial intelligence (AI) for business professionals with little to moderate experience in the field. The “AI in Action” workshop will take…
Read MoreNightly Closure on Chester Road Beginning August 4th
Nightly Closure on Chester Road Beginning August 4th Please be advised that there will be nightly road closures on Chester Road, between Heron Isles Parkway and Starfish Lane, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., beginning August 4, 2025, and continuing through Friday, August 8, 2025. This closure is necessary to replace a 19×30 stormwater culvert to enhance drainage in…
Read MoreExit 1 Stop Realty Invites You to Make a Difference: Cancer Care Bags Drive/Assembly
Exit 1 Stop Realty Invites You to Make a Difference: Cancer Care Bags Drive/Assembly Help Exit 1 Stop Realty, located at 961687 Gateway Blvd., Suite 101-D, in Fernandina Beach, collect fuzzy socks, unscented lip balm, individual tissue packs, purse size unscented hand lotion, lavender/peppermint roller balls, peppermint mints or gum, books-crossword puzzles, word searches, sudoku,…
Read MoreGreenPointe Holdings Announces Promotion of Brad Odom to Development Director, North Florida Division
GreenPointe Holdings Announces Promotion of Brad Odom to Development Director, North Florida Division Brad Odom, Development Director, North Florida Division, GreenPointe Holdings JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 15, 2025) – GreenPointe Holdings is pleased to announce the promotion of Brad Odom to Development Director, North Florida Region. In his new role, Odom will help lead the planning…
Read MoreCommissioners Huppmann and Farmer Earn Advanced County Commissioner Level II Designation
Commissioners Huppmann and Farmer Earn Advanced County Commissioner Level II Designation BOCC Chairman and District 2 County Commissioner Hupp Huppmann at the June 26, 2025 Awards Ceremony. Pictured with FAC’s 2nd Vice President, Putnam County Commissioner Larry Harvey Commissioner Klynt Farmer was unable to attend the 2025 Awards Ceremony, however this is a photo from…
Read MoreBefore the Storm: Hurricane Readiness for Nassau County
Before the Storm: Hurricane Readiness for Nassau County Be prepared for this hurricane season – join UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County for a free Hurricane Preparedness course designed to help you protect your family, home, and community. Learn how to build a disaster supply kit, create an evacuation plan, and access reliable information before, during, and…
Read MoreNassau County Board of County Commissioners Newsletter for May 2025
Nassau County Board of County Commissioners Newsletter for May 2025 Below is the May 2025 edition of the Board of County Commissioners’ newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions, and…
Read MoreJTA 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,…
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