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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Fiscal year 2025-2026 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Fiscal year 2025-2026 Budget WILDWOOD, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–2026, totaling $117.4 billion after $567 million in line-item vetoes. This budget continues the Governor’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. The budget passed by the Legislature totaled $117.9 billion, and following line-item and other vetoes,…
Read MoreTimber to Tides Design Overlay Adopted
Timber to Tides Design Overlay Adopted On June 23, 2025, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the adoption of the Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO)—a landmark decision that marks a significant step forward in managing growth, enhancing design standards, and preserving the unique character of the State Road 200 corridor…
Read MoreGullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week
Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week Pictured: Ms. Glenda Simmons Jenkins, Executive Director for the Gullah/Geechee Nation Culture Community Trust; Commissioner Klynt Farmer; and Queen Quet, Chieftees of the Gullah/Geechee Nation At their meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring the week of July 26 –…
Read MoreHCA Florida Yulee Emergency Hosts LifeSouth’s Bloodmobile on Monday, 6/23
HCA Florida Yulee Emergency Hosts LifeSouth’s Bloodmobile on Monday, 6/23 YULEE, FL (June 20, 2025) – – The LifeSouth Bloodmobile will be at the newly opened Nassau County HCA Florida Yulee Emergency (462541 State Road 200, Florida 32097) at the northeast corner of I-95 and SR 200, on Monday, June 23, saving lives from 9 a.m.…
Read MoreFlorida Expands Private Sector Workforce with 22,900 New Jobs in May 2025
Florida Expands Private Sector Workforce with 22,900 New Jobs in May 2025 Florida’s manufacturing sector gained 1,100 jobs in May 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s total private sector employment increased by 22,900 (+0.3%) jobs from the previous month. Florida’s manufacturing sector gained 1,100 jobs in May 2025, continuing to position Florida as a leader…
Read MoreHCA Florida Jacksonville Head and Neck Specialists Practice Officially Opens
HCA Florida Jacksonville Head and Neck Specialists Practice Officially Opens JACKSONVILLE, FL (June 19, 2025) — HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is excited to announce the official opening of its new HCA Florida Jacksonville Head & Neck Specialists practice at the HCA Florida Memorial Hospital’s Medical Office Building at 3627 University Blvd. South, Suite 210, Jacksonville,…
Read MoreLem Turner Road (State Road 115) Resurfacing and Improvements Project Begins
Lem Turner Road (State Road 115) Resurfacing and Improvements Project Begins CALLAHAN, Fla. – Construction has begun on a project to resurface Lem Turner Road (State Road 115) from the Duval County line to U.S. 1. Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. was awarded the contract to complete this $4.4 million project, which includes milling and resurfacing, shoulder…
Read MoreThe Fiorentino Group Provides State Legislative Overview and Post-Session Summary
The Fiorentino Group Provides State Legislative Overview and Post-Session Summary Florida lawmakers officially adjourned the 2025 legislative session late Monday night, following weeks of negotiations that culminated in a 10-day budget conference process. Florida’s 2025 legislative session made headlines not for what it passed but for how long it took to get there. In a…
Read MoreNassau County Property Values Increase Overall for 2025
Nassau County Property Values Increase Overall for 2025 Nassau County Property Appraiser, Kevin Lilly, released the 2025 Estimates of Taxable Value to the taxing authorities, which indicates a total market value over $30 billion, reflecting an approximate 9% increase from the previous year. “Tracking and trending sales through 2024 and into the first quarter of…
Read MoreCounty Seeking Two Volunteers for Boards/Committees
County Seeking Two Volunteers for Boards/Committees The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on two boards/committees. The Nassau County-Amelia Island Tree Commission was established in 2021 via Ordinance No. 2021-12 for the purpose of protecting and improving the urban forest on the unincorporated portion of Amelia Island. The Commission…
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