Government
FloridaCommerce 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…
Read MoreReminder: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Reminder: Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event This is a friendly reminder that the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event has been scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 8am-noon (or until trucks reach capacity- whichever comes first). Hosted by Keep Nassau Beautiful and Nassau County’s Solid Waste Division, this event allows Nassau County residents to…
Read MoreFlorida Expands Strategic Trade Ties with Italy with Leadership Trade Mission
Florida Expands Strategic Trade Ties with Italy with Leadership Trade Mission Highlights include the opening the SelectFlorida Milan Office, signing an MOU with the Lombardy Region and participating in the second transportation and infrastructure Italy-Florida Working Group MILAN & GENOA, Italy—A Florida Delegation led by Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and Secretary of Transportation…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Awarded $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Waterfront Playground Project
City of Fernandina Beach Awarded $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Waterfront Playground Project The City of Fernandina Beach is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to help fund the construction of a new children’s play structure at the City’s soon-to-be-completed waterfront park in Historic…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits, Reaching More Than 9,400 Total
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits, Reaching More Than 9,400 Total PANAMA CITY, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida…
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