Government
Nassau County Vision 2050 Adopted
Nassau County Vision 2050 Adopted At its meeting on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) formally adopted the Vision 2050 Plan, which will serve as a roadmap to guide growth, policies, and programs over the next 25 years. The County will now begin evaluating and updating its State-mandated Comprehensive Plan, with the…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis’ Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Makes Strategic Investments to Keep Florida Moving
Governor DeSantis’ Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Makes Strategic Investments to Keep Florida Moving TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, which included strategic transportation investments totaling $15.1 billion. These investments enable the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to deliver projects that relieve congestion, support Florida’s supply chain,…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program
FloridaCommerce Announces the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced the opening of the Rebuild Florida 2023 and 2024 Storms Infrastructure Repair Program (IRP) application cycle. A total of $400 million is available in funding to assist local governments to strategically rebuild and harden infrastructure in order to prevent…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Fiscal year 2025-2026 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida Fiscal year 2025-2026 Budget WILDWOOD, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–2026, totaling $117.4 billion after $567 million in line-item vetoes. This budget continues the Governor’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. The budget passed by the Legislature totaled $117.9 billion, and following line-item and other vetoes,…
Read MoreTimber to Tides Design Overlay Adopted
Timber to Tides Design Overlay Adopted On June 23, 2025, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the adoption of the Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO)—a landmark decision that marks a significant step forward in managing growth, enhancing design standards, and preserving the unique character of the State Road 200 corridor…
Read MoreGullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week
Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week Pictured: Ms. Glenda Simmons Jenkins, Executive Director for the Gullah/Geechee Nation Culture Community Trust; Commissioner Klynt Farmer; and Queen Quet, Chieftees of the Gullah/Geechee Nation At their meeting held on Monday, June 23, 2025, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring the week of July 26 –…
Read MoreFlorida Expands Private Sector Workforce with 22,900 New Jobs in May 2025
Florida Expands Private Sector Workforce with 22,900 New Jobs in May 2025 Florida’s manufacturing sector gained 1,100 jobs in May 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s total private sector employment increased by 22,900 (+0.3%) jobs from the previous month. Florida’s manufacturing sector gained 1,100 jobs in May 2025, continuing to position Florida as a leader…
Read MoreThe Fiorentino Group Provides State Legislative Overview and Post-Session Summary
The Fiorentino Group Provides State Legislative Overview and Post-Session Summary Florida lawmakers officially adjourned the 2025 legislative session late Monday night, following weeks of negotiations that culminated in a 10-day budget conference process. Florida’s 2025 legislative session made headlines not for what it passed but for how long it took to get there. In a…
Read MoreNassau County Property Values Increase Overall for 2025
Nassau County Property Values Increase Overall for 2025 Nassau County Property Appraiser, Kevin Lilly, released the 2025 Estimates of Taxable Value to the taxing authorities, which indicates a total market value over $30 billion, reflecting an approximate 9% increase from the previous year. “Tracking and trending sales through 2024 and into the first quarter of…
Read MoreCounty Seeking Two Volunteers for Boards/Committees
County Seeking Two Volunteers for Boards/Committees The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on two boards/committees. The Nassau County-Amelia Island Tree Commission was established in 2021 via Ordinance No. 2021-12 for the purpose of protecting and improving the urban forest on the unincorporated portion of Amelia Island. The Commission…
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