Chamber Member News & Updates
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Callahan Traffic Advisory
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Callahan Traffic Advisory CALLAHAN, Fla. – A single lane closure and flagging operation will take place Sunday, Aug. 24 through Friday, Aug. 29 on State Road 115 (Lem Turner Road) between 5th Avenue and Janice Drive as part of a resurfacing project. Closures may occur nightly Sunday through Thursday between 6:30 p.m.…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70
Ribbon Cutting for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70 The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the newly constructed Station 70 for Nassau County Fire Rescue (NCFR) located at 942456 Old Nassauville Road, Fernandina Beach. This state-of-the-art facility replaces the former station located…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Launches Free “Grocery Getter” Shuttle Service
City of Fernandina Beach Launches Free “Grocery Getter” Shuttle Service The City of Fernandina Beach is excited to announce the launch of its new Grocery Getter shuttle service, providing free, safe, and reliable transportation for residents to shop at the Winn-Dixie Marketplace in Yulee. Beginning Monday, August 18, 2025, the Grocery Getter will operate every…
Read MoreBaptist Medical Center Nassau Earns Prestigious 5-star Rating
Baptist Medical Center Nassau Earns Prestigious 5-star Rating Baptist Medical Center Nassau has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for patient care and safety. CMS assigns star ratings to more than 4,500 hospitals across the United States, with…
Read MoreCLAM Meeting for Ranking Priority Projects
CLAM Meeting for Ranking Priority Projects In January 2021, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Program to guide the County in identifying, ranking, and assessing conservation land for potential acquisition and management. The CLAM Committee was also established a CLAM Committee featuring individuals with skills and experience related…
Read MoreNew Beach Access Regulations Effective Monday, August 18, 2025
New Beach Access Regulations Effective Monday, August 18, 2025 The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) understands and values the community’s long-standing tradition of beach use and the importance it holds for residents and visitors alike. The BOCC also recognizes that your beaches are home to fragile ecosystems and endangered species that depend on this environment…
Read MoreJAXPORT Named No. 1 U.S. Coastal Port for Ease of Doing Business
JAXPORT Named No. 1 U.S. Coastal Port for Ease of Doing Business Jacksonville earns 2025 “Quest for Quality Award” for excellence among Southern U.S. ports JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2025) – The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing ports, earning a 2025 Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management magazine. In the annual survey,…
Read MoreFSCJ Welcomes New District Board of Trustees Chair and Officers
FSCJ Welcomes New District Board of Trustees Chair and Officers JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) District Board of Trustees (DBOT) elected new officers for the 2025-26 year during the August 12, 2025 Board meeting. Mr. Roderick Odom was elected to serve as DBOT Chair. Trustee Odom joined the Board in 2019, was…
Read MoreNeighborhood Clean Up Day with Keep Nassau Beautiful and Coast One Tours
Neighborhood Clean Up Day with Keep Nassau Beautiful and Coast One Tours Join Keep Nassau Beautiful and Coast One Tours for the next American Beach Cleanup on Saturday, August 23, 2025. You don’t have to walk to be part of preserving American Beach. Help is needed to pass out supplies, guide volunteers, and offer a…
Read MoreDedication Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70
Dedication Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70 On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., a Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting will be held in celebration of the grand opening of Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70, located at 942456 Old Nassauville Road, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. The Board of…
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