Florida
Florida’s Minimum Wage to Increase September 2023
Florida’s Minimum Wage to Increase September 2023 Effective September 30, 2023, the Florida minimum wage will be $12.00 per hour. On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment to gradually increase the state’s minimum wage each year until reaching $15.00 per hour in September 2026. On September 30, 2023, Florida’s minimum wage will…
Read MoreOcean Highway & Port Authority Request for Bids
Ocean Highway & Port Authority Request for Bids The Ocean Highway & Port Authority of Nassau County, Florida (OHPA/The Port) is seeking proposals from qualified Contractors to provide Civil and Electrical Work, and the manufacturing and erection of a Fabric Warehouse Building measuring 220’x100’x35’ (with an option for the purchase and erection of a second…
Read MoreSonia Sidhwaney Joins EXIT 1 Stop Realty in Fernandina Beach
Sonia Sidhwaney Joins EXIT 1 Stop Realty in Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach, FL (Grassroots Newswire) September 19, 2023 – EXIT 1 Stop Realty is pleased to announce that Sonia Sidhwaney has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals.EXIT 1 Stop Realty, located at 691687 Gateway Blvd Unit #101D, Fernandina Beach, Florida is a…
Read MoreAmelia Island Tourism Marketing Wins Back-to-Back Top Honors at VISIT FLORIDA’s 2023 Flagler Awards
Amelia Island Tourism Marketing Wins Back-to-Back Top Honors at VISIT FLORIDA’s 2023 Flagler Awards During the 2023 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism (Sept. 6-8), the Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) won a total of five Flagler Awards for outstanding tourism marketing, including Best of Show. Their second consecutive Best of Show award, the…
Read MoreNassau County Legislative Delegation Scheduled
Nassau County Legislative Delegation Scheduled Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black have scheduled the next Nassau County Legislative Delegation for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the County’s Commission Chambers located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097. The purpose of the Legislative Delegation Meeting is to hold a general legislative hearing…
Read MoreTo Protect Taxpayers from Scams, IRS Orders Immediate Slowing to New Employee Retention Credit Processing Amid Surge of Questionable Claims
To Protect Taxpayers from Scams, IRS Orders Immediate Slowing to New Employee Retention Credit Processing Amid Surge of Questionable Claims Slowing of processing of new claims through year’s end will allow IRS to add more safeguards to prevent future abuse, protect businesses from predatory tactics; IRS working with Justice Department to pursue fraud fueled by…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Remains Strong at a Low 2.7 Percent While National Rate Increases to 3.8 Percent
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Remains Strong at a Low 2.7 Percent While National Rate Increases to 3.8 Percent FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s unemployment rate remains at a steady 2.7 percent in August 2023 while the national rate climbed 0.3 percentage point to 3.8 percent. August 2023 marks the 34th consecutive month Florida’s unemployment rate…
Read MoreNational Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Please help the Nassau County Public Library celebrate National Library Card Sign-up month! September is a perfect time to stop in and register for a new library card or renew an expired one. This card is free for Florida residents and can help you save money by using our print materials and electronic resources instead of purchasing items. Come in and see…
Read MoreFitch Revises Nassau County’s Outlook to Positive
Fitch Revises Nassau County’s Outlook to Positive Nassau County recently received notification from Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch) that its Outlook has been upgraded to positive from its previous rating of stable in 2021, further demonstrating the County’s commitment to managing its debt and improving its ability to meet financial obligations. Fitch is an American…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month and Historical Peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Florida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month and Historical Peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season TALLAHASSEE, Fla – This week, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “Ready” Campaign, National Preparedness Month. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) observes September as…
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