Florida
JTA Expands Services to Nassau County for Transportation Disadvantaged Residents
JTA Expands Services to Nassau County for Transportation Disadvantaged Residents (Jacksonville, FL – September 27, 2024) As of Tuesday, October 1, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will have assumed all responsibility as the Community Transportation Coordinator for the Transportation Disadvantaged residents of Nassau County. In the beginning, the focus will be on life sustaining and medical…
Read More20th Annual Halloween Doors & More: A Grand Finale Celebration
20th Annual Halloween Doors & More: A Grand Finale Celebration October 1, 2024 – Jacksonville, Fla. – Get ready for the ultimate Halloween extravaganza as The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care celebrates 20 years of magic at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 2 to 7 p.m. Presented…
Read MoreAmelia Island Chamber Music Festival Selects Robyn Lamp as its New Executive Director
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Selects Robyn Lamp as its New Executive Director Robyn Lamp, New Executive Director for Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. – Oct. 1, 2024 – Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival’s Board of Directors named Robyn Lamp the festival’s new executive director. The festival is one of the nation’s most prestigious chamber…
Read MoreHowl at the Moon & Sunset Kayaking
Howl at the Moon & Sunset Kayaking Back by popular demand! Join Amelia Island Kayak Excursions for the Howl at the Moon & Sunset Kayaking tour on Friday, October 18th! Enjoy the last bit of sunset and picture yourself gliding along the water with the moonlight as your guide. Enliven your senses with the sights…
Read MoreBarnabas Center and United Way of Northeast Florida Host a Poverty Simulation
Barnabas Center and United Way of Northeast Florida Host a Poverty Simulation Fernandina Beach, FL — Community members are encouraged to participate in the Meet ALICE Experience on October 22, 2024, at the Peck Center (516 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034) from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. This free, in-person simulation will help…
Read MorePledge the Pink Amelia Island: Volunteer Today
Pledge the Pink Amelia Island: Volunteer Today In case you’ve missed the big news, Amelia Island is hosting Pledge the Pink in just two weeks. More than 2000 registrants and supporters will be flocking here to run, walk, and crawl 30 miles and raise 750k (much of which will stay in our local area). The…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
FloridaCommerce Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — FloridaCommerce activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $15 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.…
Read MoreStorm Debris Generated by Hurricane Helene
Storm Debris Generated by Hurricane Helene Nassau County, Florida, September 27, 2024 – Preliminary damage and debris assessments by Nassau County’s emergency responders following Hurricane Helene are currently in process. While the crews will be actively clearing and repairing public roads and public infrastructure to ensure safe passage for residents, the County will not be…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage Caused by Hurricane Helene
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage Caused by Hurricane Helene Tallahassee, FLÂ – Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Helene. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Survey responses will allow the state…
Read MoreUF Health Wildlight to Host Free Community Health Fair and Open House
UF Health Wildlight to Host Free Community Health Fair and Open House UF Health Wildlight is hosting a family fun health fair and open house on Saturday, October 12th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). Meet providers, tour the facility, receive free health screenings and health education, and much more! The community open house will feature safety…
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