Government
FloridaCommerce Announces Private Sector Job Growth Continues to Outpace Nation in August
FloridaCommerce Announces Private Sector Job Growth Continues to Outpace Nation in August TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s private sector job growth continues to surpass the national average, with a growth rate of 2.1% over the year since August 2023, compared to the national rate of 1.4% over the same time period. This success is attributed…
Read MoreRoad Closure on South Fletcher Near Parkway Beginning October 7
Road Closure on South Fletcher Near Parkway Beginning October 7 The Board of County Commissioners has been advised that the golf cart bridge at across State Road A1A (South Fletcher Avenue) will be closed for repairs. The property owners, Concert Golf Partners, was notified by the Florida Department of Transportation of the need for repairs…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Land Conservation Trust Fund Donation
City of Fernandina Beach Land Conservation Trust Fund Donation Egan’s Creek Greenway Trail An anonymous benefactor has donated $50,000 to the City’s Land Conservation Trust Fund with an opportunity to raise more! A generous trust who understands the value of protecting the City’s remaining open spaces is asking the community to come together to raise…
Read MoreHilliard Parks & Recreation Youth Sports Program Sponsorship Opportunities
Hilliard Parks & Recreation Youth Sports Program Sponsorship Opportunities Participation in youth sports is a foundational aspect in developing key skills that can be carried into adulthood. Among these skills include teamwork, overcoming adversity, and a determined work ethic. Now more than ever, skills like these are at a premium today. Because of this we,…
Read MoreFlorida Minimum Wage to Increase September 30, 2024
Florida Minimum Wage to Increase September 30, 2024 Effective September 30, 2024, the minimum wage in Florida increases to $13.00 an hour, and the required cash wage for tipped employees increases to $9.98. On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment to gradually increase the state’s minimum wage each year until reaching $15.00…
Read MoreSupervisor of Elections Office Mails Sample Ballots and Ballots for 2024 General Election
Supervisor of Elections Office Mails Sample Ballots and Ballots for 2024 General Election Nassau County, FL 9/16/24 – Janet H. Adkins, Supervisor of Elections for Nassau County, announces Vote-by-Mail ballots and Sample Ballots for the 2024 General Election are in the process of being mailed to Nassau County Voters who have a Vote-by-Mail request on…
Read MoreFernandina Beach Fire Chief Ty Silcox to Retire
Fernandina Beach Fire Chief Ty Silcox to Retire Fire Chief Harvey “Ty” Silcox announced his retirement from the City of Fernandina Beach after nine years of dedicated service. His last day will be October 31, 2024. In his time with Fernandina Beach, Chief Silcox achieved significant milestones. Accomplishments he is particularly proud of include replacing…
Read MoreUpcoming Meetings Regarding Timber to Tides Design Overlay
Upcoming Meetings Regarding Timber to Tides Design Overlay The Timber to Tides Overlay (T2TDO) is a proposed regulatory document that enforces the principles and priority actions established in the SR200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021. The T2TDO consists of Transect Based Zoning (TBZ) standards, first established in the William Burgess District, and expands upon…
Read MoreRoad Closure for Chester & Pages Dairy Postponed
Road Closure for Chester & Pages Dairy Postponed The Nassau County Engineering Department is reconstructing Chester Road and Pages Dairy Road including the railroad crossing on Chester Road. The railroad crossing section of reconstruction will be from Pages Dairy Road intersection at the Railroad crossing to the entrance of Fantastic Gymnastics. It was previously announced…
Read MoreElevating Our Community: How Chamber Advocacy Helped Transform Portion of A1A
Elevating Our Community: How Chamber Advocacy Helped Transform Portion of A1A Back in 2017, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners were presented with two choices for the median landscaping along A1A from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The options were minimal or elevated landscaping, with either choice being fully funded by the FDOT.…
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