Hilliard
Fourth of July Celebration in Callahan
Fourth of July Celebration in Callahan The County is pleased to partner with the Town of Callahan and Town of Hilliard for an extra special Independence Day Celebration in honor of the County’s Bicentennial. This event will feature live music by local artists, a watermelon eating contest, an apple pie baking contest, carnival games, a…
Read MoreConner’s A-Maize-ing Acres Partners With County for Corn Maize Design
Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres Partners With County for Corn Maize Design Throughout the year, Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres, located in Hilliard, provides family-friendly and agritourism opportunities to the community by allowing the public to visit the farm for photo ops and good, wholesome fun. They host field trips and parties and provide the annual sunflower patch and…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness as 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Preparedness as 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Executive Director Kevin Guthrie hosted roundtable discussions with county officials to discuss preparedness before the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season on June 1 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) marks the official start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane…
Read MoreFloridians Encouraged to Take Advantage of Upcoming Disaster Sales Tax Holidays
Floridians Encouraged to Take Advantage of Upcoming Disaster Sales Tax Holidays The first Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning June 1 through June 14 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) encourages Floridians to purchase disaster preparedness items during the first of Florida’s two, 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales…
Read MoreJanice Ancrum to Speak at Chamber of Commerce EmpowHER Luncheon
Janice Ancrum to Speak at Chamber of Commerce EmpowHER Luncheon The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the next EmpowHER! Luncheon scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2024, from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club, located at 2800 Bill Melton Road in Fernandina Beach. EmpowHER! is a professional…
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Saturday, June 1 and extends through Friday, June 14. A second exemption period will…
Read MoreBoard Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures
Board Approves Resolution Amending Meeting Schedule and Procedures Nassau County, Florida, May 24, 2024 – During the Winter Strategic Planning Sessions held on February 29 and March 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners expressed a desire to amend evening meeting times and to make changes to the general rules for public comment and decorum.…
Read MoreChamber Announces Leadership Nassau Class 23 Graduation
Chamber Announces Leadership Nassau Class 23 Graduation Leadership Nassau, a program coordinated by the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, has announced the graduation of Class 23. This exclusive program assists in the development of community leaders by providing participants from diverse backgrounds with an understanding of the problems, opportunities, and issues facing the community. …
Read MoreState Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced
State Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses to Use Real Property Reduced Effective June 1, 2024, the state sales tax rate imposed under section 212.031, Florida Statutes (F.S.), on the total rent charged for renting, leasing, letting, or granting a license to use real property (also known as “commercial rentals”) is reduced…
Read More2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week
2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1st TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed the first week of May as Florida Hurricane Preparedness Week in conjunction with the National Weather Service Hurricane Preparedness Week. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (the Division) urges Floridians to use this final month before hurricane season…
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