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Tourism in Florida Delivers $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 per Household in Tax Savings in 2024
Tourism in Florida Delivers $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 per Household in Tax Savings in 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—VISIT FLORIDA’s 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism study revealed record-breaking economic contributions to Floridians from the state’s tourism industry. New data confirm that travel and tourism generated $133.6 billion in economic impact in 2024 and saved…
Read MoreHunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday
Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying hunting, fishing, and camping supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Monday, September 8 and extends through Wednesday, December…
Read MoreNassau County BOCC Approves Legislative Priorities for 2026
Nassau County BOCC Approves Legislative Priorities for 2026 Each year, in coordination with the Nassau County Legislative Delegation, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) submits a prioritized list of local funding initiative requests for the Florida Legislature to consider as part of their annual budgeting process.. At the Wednesday, October 15, 2025, meeting, the BOCC…
Read MoreThe Fiorentino Group Announces Rebranding as The Florida Group
The Fiorentino Group Announces Rebranding as The Florida Group The Florida Group (TFG) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nov. 21, 2025 — The Fiorentino Group, a comprehensive government relations and business development firm, today announced its rebranding to The Florida Group (TFG). Established in Jacksonville in 2002, The Florida Group’s expertise spans the political and policymaking processes at all…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Awards $2.6 Million to Support Florida’s Military Base Communities and Military Missions
FloridaCommerce Awards $2.6 Million to Support Florida’s Military Base Communities and Military Missions TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—FloridaCommerce announced the award of $2.6 million through Florida’s Defense Reinvestment Grant Program and the Florida Defense Support Commission Grant Program, to strengthen Florida’s military communities and to provide critical support to the service members, veterans and families who call Florida…
Read MoreWaste Tire Amnesty Day Event
Waste Tire Amnesty Day Event Nassau County Solid Waste will host their next Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 light car or truck tires for proper recycling.…
Read MoreNassau County Resident Receives New Home Through SHIP Program
Nassau County Resident Receives New Home Through SHIP Program On Monday, October 13, 2025, Nassau County resident Alice Roberts received the keys to her brand new home, facilitated by the County utilizing State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds. Established by the passage of the 1992 William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, the SHIP program provides affordable housing assistance…
Read MoreBoard Approves NEFRC Legislative Priorities
Board Approves NEFRC Legislative Priorities Each year, the Northeast Florida Regional Council (NEFRC) solicits legislative priorities from its member counties, including Nassau County. Prior to the start of the Legislative Session, the NEFRC, with guidance from the Legislative Policy Committee, develops the Northeast Florida Regional Priorities which highlight critical issues that often have a regional…
Read MoreUpcoming CSX Railroad Closures in Nassau County
Upcoming CSX Railroad Closures in Nassau County Nassau County, Florida, October 17, 2025 –Â On behalf of CSX, the Nassau County Road Department is issuing a Notice of Intent to Begin Construction on the following railroad crossing due to repairs needed. Crossing will be closed between 3 to 6 days, except one way in/out crossings, varying…
Read MoreEmily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month
Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month 10/14/25 @ 11:00 a.m. – At the Monday, October 13, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation proclaiming October 2025 as Emily Adkins Blood Clot Awareness Month, in honor of Emily Adkins, daughter of Supervisor of Elections Janet Adkins and her husband Doug, who passed away…
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