Government
Fitch Revises Nassau County’s Outlook to Positive
Fitch Revises Nassau County’s Outlook to Positive Nassau County recently received notification from Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch) that its Outlook has been upgraded to positive from its previous rating of stable in 2021, further demonstrating the County’s commitment to managing its debt and improving its ability to meet financial obligations. Fitch is an American…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month and Historical Peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Florida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month and Historical Peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season TALLAHASSEE, Fla – This week, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “Ready” Campaign, National Preparedness Month. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) observes September as…
Read MoreFlorida to Host First-Ever Broadband Summit to Highlight Broadband Internet Expansion
Florida to Host First-Ever Broadband Summit to Highlight Broadband Internet Expansion FloridaCommerce will host summit in partnership with CareerSource Florida in Orlando on September 21-22 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FloridaCommerce, in partnership with CareerSource Florida, will host the Florida Broadband Summit from September 21-22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, with keynote speaker, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette…
Read MoreProgress Update: Town of Callahan Water & Sewer Expansion Project
Progress Update: Town of Callahan Water & Sewer Expansion Project On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Town of Callahan and Board of County Commissioners held a ceremony in celebration of the Town’s water and sewer expansion project to the Crawford Diamond area which upon completion, could pave the way for industrial development and thousands of…
Read MoreAmateur Radio (HAM) Technician Course
Amateur Radio (HAM) Technician Course Are you interested in being an Amateur Radio Operator? Not only is Ham Radio a lot of fun, you can stay better informed about things going on in your community. Nassau County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (NC-ARES) is hosting a free course where you can obtain an FCC License. The…
Read MoreSBA Dedicates $20 Million to New Small Business Export Growth
SBA Dedicates $20 Million to New Small Business Export Growth Administrator Guzman Announces 2023 State Trade Expansion Program Awardees WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced $20 million in grants awarded to 49 state and territory international trade agencies across…
Read MoreElected Officials Site Tour and Progress Update – Town of Callahan Water & Sewer Expansion Project
Elected Officials Site Tour and Progress Update – Town of Callahan Water & Sewer Expansion Project Nassau County, Florida, September 4, 2023 – On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Town of Council of Callahan will host a site tour for the Board of County Commissioners and provide a progress update on the Town’s water and sewer…
Read MoreSBA Announces 14 Appointees to New Investment Capital Advisory Committee
SBA Announces 14 Appointees to New Investment Capital Advisory Committee WASHINGTON –Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced the appointment of 14 members to the newly established federal Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC). Formed to increase small businesses and startups’ access to investment capital, the ICAC…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage caused by Hurricane Idalia
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage caused by Hurricane Idalia Tallahassee, FL – Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Idalia. Survey responses will allow the state to expedite Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of…
Read MoreNassau County Evacuation Order Lifted
Nassau County Evacuation Order Lifted FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/30/2023, 3:30 p.m. Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Jami McCormick (904) 206-3262 E-mail: JA1503@NassauSO.com Website: OneNassau.com Facebook: NassauEM Twitter: NassauEM Nextdoor: Nassau County Emergency Management Evacuation Order Lifted The Evacuation Order has been lifted. We will continue conducting emergency operations and damage assessments throughout the County. When…
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