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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget ORLANDO, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction. Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has achieved record success, ranking #1 in education,…
Read MoreSBA Extends Deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations to Dec. 22
SBA Extends Deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations to Dec. 22 Nominations Encouraged for Exceptional Entrepreneurs in Every State WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards nominations deadline to 2 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s…
Read MoreSBA North Florida District Achieves Record-Breaking Lending for FY2025
SBA North Florida District Achieves Record-Breaking Lending for FY2025 Over $1 Billion in SBA Loans Guaranteed for Local Small Businesses JACKSONVILLE, FL — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s North Florida District Office, serving 43 counties from Orlando to the Panhandle, announced today that it supported nearly $1.2 billion in small business lending during federal fiscal year 2025 (FY25)…
Read MoreTourism in Florida Delivers $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 per Household in Tax Savings in 2024
Tourism in Florida Delivers $133.6 Billion in Economic Impact, Nearly $2,000 per Household in Tax Savings in 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—VISIT FLORIDA’s 2024 Economic Impact of Tourism study revealed record-breaking economic contributions to Floridians from the state’s tourism industry. New data confirm that travel and tourism generated $133.6 billion in economic impact in 2024 and saved…
Read MoreHunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday
Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying hunting, fishing, and camping supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Monday, September 8 and extends through Wednesday, December…
Read MoreNassau County BOCC Approves Legislative Priorities for 2026
Nassau County BOCC Approves Legislative Priorities for 2026 Each year, in coordination with the Nassau County Legislative Delegation, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) submits a prioritized list of local funding initiative requests for the Florida Legislature to consider as part of their annual budgeting process.. At the Wednesday, October 15, 2025, meeting, the BOCC…
Read MoreThe Fiorentino Group Announces Rebranding as The Florida Group
The Fiorentino Group Announces Rebranding as The Florida Group The Florida Group (TFG) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nov. 21, 2025 — The Fiorentino Group, a comprehensive government relations and business development firm, today announced its rebranding to The Florida Group (TFG). Established in Jacksonville in 2002, The Florida Group’s expertise spans the political and policymaking processes at all…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Awards $2.6 Million to Support Florida’s Military Base Communities and Military Missions
FloridaCommerce Awards $2.6 Million to Support Florida’s Military Base Communities and Military Missions TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—FloridaCommerce announced the award of $2.6 million through Florida’s Defense Reinvestment Grant Program and the Florida Defense Support Commission Grant Program, to strengthen Florida’s military communities and to provide critical support to the service members, veterans and families who call Florida…
Read MoreWaste Tire Amnesty Day Event
Waste Tire Amnesty Day Event Nassau County Solid Waste will host their next Waste Tire Amnesty Day on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. This event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose of up to 15 light car or truck tires for proper recycling.…
Read MoreNassau County Resident Receives New Home Through SHIP Program
Nassau County Resident Receives New Home Through SHIP Program On Monday, October 13, 2025, Nassau County resident Alice Roberts received the keys to her brand new home, facilitated by the County utilizing State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds. Established by the passage of the 1992 William E. Sadowski Affordable Housing Act, the SHIP program provides affordable housing assistance…
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