Government
Brandy Carvalho Recognized as “Woman of Influence”
Brandy Carvalho Recognized as “Woman of Influence” We are excited to announce that Nassau County’s Director of Strategic Advancement Brandy Carvalho was one of 20 women selected for the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Women of Influence Award. This award recognizes extraordinary women who have great impact on their communities in Northeast Florida either through professional success,…
Read MoreElevate Florida Helps Residents Protect Property From Storm Damage
Elevate Florida Helps Residents Protect Property From Storm Damage Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, statewide program designed to enhance community resilience by mitigating private residences against natural hazards like floods and hurricanes. Led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the program offers grants and low-interest loans to help homeowners cover the costs of elevating…
Read MoreReminder: Open House for Blackrock Cove Park
Reminder: Open House for Blackrock Cove Park Just a friendly reminder that Nassau County Parks & Recreation is hosting an open house tonight, Friday, March 28th at 5:30 p.m. regarding the conceptual plan for Blackrock Cove Park. The approximately 20-acre park is being built through a developer agreement with Wood Development Company which requires the…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida Manufacturing Jobs Reach Highest Number Since 2002
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Manufacturing Jobs Reach Highest Number Since 2002 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s manufacturing industry added 1,400 Jobs in February 2025, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth in the sector. Total manufacturing employment has now reached 432,000 jobs—the highest level since 2002. Florida is home to 27,310 manufacturing establishments, representing a 32%…
Read MoreBids Awarded for New Segments of Amelia Island Trail
Bids Awarded for New Segments of Amelia Island Trail The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is working to construct a network of multi-use trails on Amelia Island to improve mobility and provide safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle traffic along Amelia Island Parkway. In 2011, the BOCC constructed a trail from the southend of Amelia…
Read MoreNassau County 2024 Annual Report
Nassau County 2024 Annual Report As part of the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on March 13 – March 14, 2025, County Manager Taco Pope presented the 2024 Annual Report. This document highlights achievements, projects, and initiatives of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), county staff and management for the period of October 1, 2023 through…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Non-Profit Fair
City of Fernandina Beach Non-Profit Fair The City of Fernandina Beach is thrilled to extend an invitation for your organization to participate in the upcoming City of Fernandina Beach Non-Profit Fair! This exciting event is designed to bring together community-focused organizations like yours to showcase the impactful work you’re doing and connect with others who…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Labor Force Surpasses 11.1 Million in January 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida’s Labor Force Surpasses 11.1 Million in January 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s labor force exceeded 11.1 million in January 2025, reinforcing the state’s economic strength. Job growth continued across most major industries, including manufacturing, which reached 430,800 jobs. Additionally, newly revised data from the U.S. Bureau of…
Read MoreCounty Manager Hosts Winter Strategic Planning Sessions
County Manager Hosts Winter Strategic Planning Sessions On Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14, 2025, County Manager Taco Pope hosted the 2025 Winter Strategic Planning Session (WSPS-25) of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The WSPS is an annual event where the County Manager leads the BOCC in discussions to obtain feedback that defines…
Read MoreNotice of Road Closure: Chester Road/Pages Dairy
Notice of Road Closure: Chester Road/Pages Dairy The Nassau County Capital Improvement Projects Department is reconstructing the Chester Road and Pages Dairy Road intersection including the Water Forced Main on Chester Road immediately crossing the David Hallman Parkway intersection. This will require a temporary road closure from Chester Road to the Entrance of Home Depot.…
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