Government
FloridaCommerce Highlights $300 Million Investment in Florida Businesses by the State Board of Administration
FloridaCommerce Highlights $300 Million Investment in Florida Businesses by the State Board of Administration TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—FloridaCommerce is highlighting an additional $300 million investment in Florida businesses through the Florida Growth Fund by the State Board of Administration (SBA). This investment brings the total amount of capital allocated to Florida companies through the Florida Growth Fund…
Read MoreNassau County Legislative Delegation
Nassau County Legislative Delegation Senator Clay Yarborough and State Representative Dean Black have scheduled the next Nassau County Legislative Delegation Meeting for Wednesday, October 1, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers located 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL. The purpose of the Legislative Delegation Meeting is to elect the 2025 Delegation Chair and Vice Chair, and…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Traffic Advisory for Callahan
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Traffic Advisory for Callahan CALLAHAN, Fla. – A single lane closure and flagging operation will take place Sunday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Sept. 12 on State Road 115 (Lem Turner Road) between 5th Avenue and Janice Drive as part of a resurfacing project. Closures may occur nightly Sunday through Thursday between 6:30…
Read MoreNassau County Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Food Drive Event
Nassau County Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Food Drive Event The bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event has been scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 8am-noon (or until trucks reach capacity- whichever comes first). Hosted by Keep Nassau Beautiful and Nassau County’s Solid Waste Division, this event allows Nassau County residents to safely dispose…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month
Florida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month, highlighting the importance of disaster readiness. With hurricane activity expected to increase in the coming weeks, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is urging all residents and visitors to take proactive steps to…
Read MoreAtlantic Seafood Bait and Tackle to Relocate
Atlantic Seafood Bait and Tackle to Relocate The City of Fernandina Beach and Atlantic Seafood Bait and Tackle have reached an agreement to conclude the business’s lease of City-owned property at 10 Ash Street ahead of its scheduled expiration. Owner Ernie Saltmarsh, who has owned and operated Atlantic Seafood Bait and Tackle since 2022, has…
Read MoreFirst BOCC Budget Hearing Scheduled for September 8, 2025
First BOCC Budget Hearing Scheduled for September 8, 2025 On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to review the tentative budget and maximum millage rate for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Based on the budget presented, the BOCC is proposing a structurally balanced budget which includes the fifth consecutive year of millage rate…
Read MoreNassau County Health Department Quarterly Update
Nassau County Health Department Quarterly Update At the Board of County Commissioners meeting held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Administrator/Health Officer Cara Gluck, provided a quarterly update on the Nassau County Department of Health activities. The presentation included information on the Department’s operating budget, community health programs, environmental health activities, clinical services and school health. …
Read MoreNassau County Honored for Excellence in Communications
Nassau County Honored for Excellence in Communications William Johnson, Maintenance Operator II; Omari Matlock, Multimedia & Communications Manager; and Curtis Wilder, Foreman The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has been awarded the 2025 Award of Excellence in Audio Visual Communication from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) for its video, Paving the…
Read MoreFlorida to Host Florida Broadband Summit 2025
Florida to Host Florida Broadband Summit 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—FloridaCommerce, in partnership with CareerSource Florida, will host the Florida Broadband Summit 2025 from September 10-12 in Orlando, bringing together more than 300 leaders in state and local government, workforce, economic development, education, the broadband industry and more to build on Florida’s broadband successes. “Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership,…
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