Government
Nassau 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…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Ranks #1 for Higher Education for 10th Consecutive Year
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Ranks #1 for Higher Education for 10th Consecutive Year GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Governor DeSantis announced Florida ranks #1 in Higher Education by U.S. News & World Report for the tenth consecutive year. Florida has held the number one spot in higher education for offering the lowest in-state tuition and fees, graduating students…
Read MoreInvesting in Public Safety: New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Nassau County Fire Rescue Professionals
Investing in Public Safety: New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Nassau County Fire Rescue Professionals County Commissioners and representatives from Nassau County Fire Rescue – Local 3101 at the Monday, September 22, 2025 meeting following the ratification of the new Local 3101 Bargaining Agreement Over the past several fiscal years, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)…
Read MoreFlorida’s Minimum Wage to Increase September 30, 2025
Florida’s Minimum Wage to Increase September 30, 2025 CURRENT FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE Effective September 30, 2025, the minimum wage in Florida increases to $14.00 an hour, and the required cash wage for tipped employees increases to $10.98. All Florida employers are required to post the current minimum wage in their place of business where an…
Read MoreSales Tax on Commercial Rentals Repealed Effective October 1, 2025
Sales Tax on Commercial Rentals Repealed Effective October 1, 2025 Effective October 1, 2025, the state sales tax imposed on rent or license fees for the use of real property (commercial rentals) under section 212.031, Florida Statutes (F.S.), is repealed. This means no state sales tax or discretionary sales surtax applies to rent or license…
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