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Hands-Only CPR and AED Training
Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Nassau County Emergency Management and the Nassau County Medical Reserve Corp. will host hands-only CPR and AED use training on Thursday, April 11th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. In addition to hands-only CPR and AED training, you will also see real life demonstrations to enhance your skills and help you…
Read MorePlanning Advisory Committee Meeting Regarding Nassau Florida Vision 2050
Planning Advisory Committee Meeting Regarding Nassau Florida Vision 2050 The County has launched the Nassau Florida Vision 2050 planning process. This process and resulting policies seek to accommodate and manage growth, protect and enhance key areas of importance, help the County to prepare for future planning challenges, and provide the necessary baseline for an update…
Read MoreNomination Period Open for 2024 Historic Preservation Awards
Nomination Period Open for 2024 Historic Preservation Awards The City of Fernandina Beach, in collaboration with Fernandina Beach Main Street, is pleased to announce that the nomination period for the 2024 Historic Preservation Awards has opened. The City of Fernandina Beach Historic Preservation Awards recognizes the efforts of those involved in preserving our unique architectural…
Read MoreNational Red Cross Month
National Red Cross Month At the meeting held on Monday. March 25, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved Proclamation No. 2024-014 proclaiming March 2024 as National Red Cross Month in Nassau County, Florida. March has been recognized across the nation as National Red Cross Month since 1943 when the first proclamation was issued by President Franklin…
Read MoreProclamation Honoring the Life of David Berkman
Proclamation Honoring the Life of David Berkman At the Monday, March 11, 2024 meeting, the Board approved Proclamation No. 2024-009 honoring the life of David Berkman, a Nassau County resident who passed away in 2021. Mr. Berkman was a successful business man who worked in many areas of real estate including buying, selling, and development of land…
Read MoreReduced Cost of Flood Insurance in the City of Fernandina Beach
Reduced Cost of Flood Insurance in the City of Fernandina Beach The City of Fernandina Beach participates in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which provides flood insurance access to property owners, renters, and businesses of participating communities. In addition, the City participates in the Community Rating System (CRS), which provides a discount to NFIP…
Read MoreFlorida’s Unemployment Rate Lower Than the National Rate For 40 Consecutive Months
Florida’s Unemployment Rate Lower Than the National Rate For 40 Consecutive Months TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a milestone in Florida’s continuing economic success: Florida’s statewide unemployment rate has been lower than the national rate for 40 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent for February 2024; Florida’s rate did not rise…
Read MoreFDOT Proposed Median Modifications: SR 200/A1A and Meadowfield Bluffs Road
FDOT Proposed Median Modifications: SR 200/A1A and Meadowfield Bluffs Road Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proposing a directionalized median opening at State Road 200 and Meadowfield Bluffs Road. These modifications would improve safety and provide an efficient way to enter and exit properties along this section of Meadowfield Bluffs Road. The full median that…
Read MoreNew Recycling Program Available to All Nassau County Residents
New Recycling Program Available to All Nassau County Residents Nassau County Solid Waste is pleased to announce a new recycling program! Nassau County residents can now safely dispose of used cooking oil at the Convenience Recycle Center located at 46026 Landfill Road in Callahan. This service is provided at no cost to Nassau County residents…
Read MoreBreaking Ground: Florida’s Manufacturing Sector Shines in Inaugural Report
Breaking Ground: Florida’s Manufacturing Sector Shines in Inaugural Report FloridaCommerce and FloridaMakes Release First-Ever Manufacturing Report, Showcasing Sector’s Vital Role in State Economy TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce and FloridaMakes highlight Florida’s inaugural manufacturing report, showcasing the sector’s vital role in Florida’s economy. With nearly 25,000 manufacturing establishments in the state, Florida’s economic impact in manufacturing…
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