Government
Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address TALLAHASSEE Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the 2025 State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee. Watch the full address here. You can find a full transcript of his State of the State address below: Mr. Speaker,…
Read MoreNassau County BOCC Hosts Workshop Regarding Timber to Tides
Nassau County BOCC Hosts Workshop Regarding Timber to Tides On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners hosted a Workshop to discuss the Timber to Tides Design Overlay (T2TDO), a proposed regulatory document that would enforce the principles and priority actions established in the State Road 200/A1A Corridor Master Plan adopted by Resolution in December 2021.…
Read MoreFlood Awareness Week
Flood Awareness Week To recognize the importance of flood hazard preparedness, mitigation, public education and awareness, the State of Florida through the Florida Floodplain Managers Association (FFMA) enacted Flood Awareness Week (FAW) in 2022. At the Monday, February 24, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation proclaiming the week of March 3…
Read MoreNotice of Nassau County Road Closure
Notice of Nassau County Road Closure The Nassau County Capital Improvement Projects Department is reconstructing the Chester Road and Pages Dairy Road intersection including the storm drains on Chester Road immediately to the north and south of the railroad tracks. The road closure will be from Pages Dairy Road at the Railroad crossing to the…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Urges Preparedness Efforts 100 Days Ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season
Florida Division of Emergency Management Urges Preparedness Efforts 100 Days Ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—This weekend marked only 100 days left until the start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) urges all Floridians to be proactive in preparing for and staying informed on what potential hazards…
Read MoreBeneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Are Back in Effect: What You Need to Know
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Are Back in Effect: What You Need to Know WASHINGTON, D.C. –– With the February 18, 2025, decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.), beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under…
Read MoreFlorida Announces the Highest Tourism Numbers in State History in 2024
Florida Announces the Highest Tourism Numbers in State History in 2024 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida continues to be the top destination for travelers from all over the world as it welcomed a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024. This marks a 1.6% increase over 2023, the previous record annual visitation in the…
Read MoreNon-Profit Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
Non-Profit Funding Requests for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners has begun the budgeting process for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. Nassau County greatly values the benefits and contributions made by non-profit organizations to the community. As such, we would like to extend an invitation to non-profit organizations serving residents of Nassau County…
Read MoreNassau Prosperity Alliance Quarterly Report
Nassau Prosperity Alliance Quarterly Report The Nassau Prosperity Alliance (NPA) has released the first quarter report for FY 24/25. This document includes updates on a variety of initiatives including the Transit Study Update, Timber to Tides Design Overlay, Vision 2050, economic development highlights, partner agency events and more. Established in November 2022, the NPA consists of…
Read MoreBig Win for Businesses: Business Rent Tax Repeal in Proposed Budget
Big Win for Businesses: Business Rent Tax Repeal in Proposed Budget Since 2019, the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce has advocated for the reduction—and eventual elimination—of the sales tax on commercial rentals. Now, the Governor’s proposed budget includes a permanent repeal of the Business Rent Tax, part of a $2.2 billion tax relief package. This…
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