Government
Reminder: 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…
Read MoreNassau Legislative Delegation Holds Meeting
Nassau Legislative Delegation Holds Meeting On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Nassau County Legislative Delegation held a meeting to select the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Legislative Delegation, and to receive input ahead of the upcoming Legislative Session in Tallahassee. Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black listened as representatives from the County, City…
Read MoreNational 4-H Week Proclamation
National 4-H Week Proclamation At the Monday, September 22, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation declaring October 5 – October 11, 2025, as National 4-H Week in Nassau County, Florida. This annual, week-long celebration showcases the accomplishments of 4-H members and promotes the organization by recruiting new youth and volunteers. This…
Read MoreNotice of Railroad Closure
Notice of Railroad Closure CSX Railroad will be conducting emergency repairs to the railroad crossing on River Road at Brandies Avenue which will require a full closure from 8am on October 6 through 5pm on October 10, 2025. All closures are full and continuous until repairs are complete. Proposed detour: US 1 to Old Dixie…
Read MoreOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commissioner Alyson McCullough presents a proclamation to Micah’s Place declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Nassau County, FL. At the Monday, September 22, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation declaring the month of October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Nassau…
Read MoreSt. Marys River Management Committee Volunteer Opportunity
St. Marys River Management Committee Volunteer Opportunity The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is currently seeking a volunteer for fill a vacancy on the St. Marys River Management Committee. The St. Marys River Management Committee is a quasi-judicial advisory panel established by an interlocal agreement between Baker and Nassau counties in Florida and Camden…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce, Florida SBDC Network to Launch First Stop of Florida’s Rural Business Resource Tour
FloridaCommerce, Florida SBDC Network to Launch First Stop of Florida’s Rural Business Resource Tour TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Small businesses in Florida’s rural communities will soon have unprecedented access to support and resources thanks to a new initiative launching next month. Co-hosted by FloridaCommerce and the Florida SBDC Network, Florida’s Rural Business Resource Tour is designed to connect…
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