Government
Florida Supervisor of Elections Association Announces Scholarship Opportunities For College Students
Florida Supervisor of Elections Association Announces Scholarship Opportunities For College Students Nassau County, FL 12/16/2025– Janet H. Adkins, Nassau County Supervisor of Elections, is pleased to announce the opportunity for local college students to apply for a $1,200 scholarship given through the Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE). The deadline to apply is March 6, 2026.…
Read MoreImpact Fees: Fact vs. Fiction
Impact Fees: Fact vs. Fiction Nassau County, Florida – December 12, 2025 — Nassau County’s impact fees have remained unchanged for many years, even as the cost of building essential infrastructure has continued to rise. Florida law requires local governments to periodically review and update impact fees to ensure they remain fair, lawful, and aligned…
Read MoreCounty Seeking Volunteers for Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals
County Seeking Volunteers for Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for three volunteer positions on the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The seven-member Board is composed of the following: One (1) member with a background in a fire-related occupation and knowledge of applicable codes Three (3) members…
Read More5th Annual Breakfast with Santa
5th Annual Breakfast with Santa We’re just over a week away from the County’s 5th Annual Breakfast With Santa Event! Join them for a merry morning packed with fun, food, and festive magic! Enjoy a FREE pancake breakfast, snap pictures with Santa, and watch little faces light up during our special children’s gift exchange —…
Read MoreNew BOCC Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2026
New BOCC Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2026 ​The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held their annual organizational meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, during which the BOCC elected District Four Commissioner Alyson McCullough to serve as the Chairman for 2026, with District Three Commissioner Jeff Gray serving as Vice-Chairman. As Chairman, Commissioner McCullough will…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget ORLANDO, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction. Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has achieved record success, ranking #1 in education,…
Read MoreSBA Extends Deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations to Dec. 22
SBA Extends Deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations to Dec. 22 Nominations Encouraged for Exceptional Entrepreneurs in Every State WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards nominations deadline to 2 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s…
Read MoreSBA North Florida District Achieves Record-Breaking Lending for FY2025
SBA North Florida District Achieves Record-Breaking Lending for FY2025 Over $1 Billion in SBA Loans Guaranteed for Local Small Businesses JACKSONVILLE, FL — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s North Florida District Office, serving 43 counties from Orlando to the Panhandle, announced today that it supported nearly $1.2 billion in small business lending during federal fiscal year 2025 (FY25)…
Read MoreTourism 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…
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