Government
Board Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures
Board Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures Nassau County, Florida, May 24, 2024 – During the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on February 29 and March 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners expressed a desire to amend evening meeting times and to make changes to the general rules for public comment and decorum.…
Read MoreLewis Street Closed Beginning May 28th
Lewis Street Closed Beginning May 28th Please be advised that as part of the American Beach Water and Sewer Conversion Project, Lewis Street from First Coast Highway to Gregg Street will be closed for thru traffic beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Closures are expected daily for two weeks to begin road restoration. Residents living on…
Read MoreNassau County Emergency Medical Services Week
Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Week Chairman Martin with members of Nassau County Fire Rescue and the City of Fernandina Beach Fire Department At the Wednesday, May 15 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Proclamation No. 2024-025 proclaiming the week of May 19-May 25, 2024 as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in Nassau County, Florida.…
Read MoreHealth Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory Bryceville Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Nassau County (DOH-Nassau) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in areas of Nassau County. Several sentinel chicken flocks have tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus infection. The risk of transmission to humans has increased. Amelia…
Read MoreNational Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day
National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day At the Monday, May 13, 2024 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Proclamation No. 2024-022 declaring May 12 – May 18, 2024 as National Police Week and Wednesday, May 15, 2024 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. May 15 was designated by Presidential Proclamation in 1962 by President…
Read MoreAmerican Beach Community Meeting
American Beach Community Meeting The Nassau County Planning Department will hold its next American Beach community planning meeting on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10am-12pm at the American Beach Community Center. This event, “American Beach Crossroads”, will focus on discussions around neighborhood planning at American Beach, specifically the “crossroads” area around Gregg and Lewis Streets.…
Read MoreState Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced
State Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced Effective June 1, 2024, the state sales tax rate imposed under section 212.031, Florida Statutes (F.S.), on the total rent charged for renting, leasing, letting, or granting a license to use real property (also known as “commercial rentals”) is reduced…
Read MoreNassau Prosperity Alliance Annual Report
Nassau Prosperity Alliance Annual Report The Nassau Prosperity Alliance (NPA) is pleased to share that out of 67 counties in the State of Florida, Nassau County ranks in the top 25 in a variety of categories, including: 14th Best Place for Families, 14th Best County to Buy a House; 14th Best County to Live In;…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Non-Profit Funding Period Underway
City of Fernandina Beach Non-Profit Funding Period Underway The budget process for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 is underway. Non-profit organizations that wish to apply for funding from the City of Fernandina Beach during this coming budget year are asked to complete an application, available on the City website: www.fbfl.us/finance. Mail application to: City of Fernandina Beach…
Read MoreFDOT Community Meeting Regarding Sidewalks on Atlantic Avenue
FDOT Community Meeting Regarding Sidewalks on Atlantic Avenue The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites the public to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, May 28th to consider the replacement of a sidewalk on the southside of Atlantic Avenue between South 8th Street and South 10th Street in Fernandina Beach. The current sidewalk pavers have…
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