Resources
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Callahan Traffic Advisory
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Callahan Traffic Advisory CALLAHAN, Fla. – A single lane closure and flagging operation will take place Sunday, Aug. 24 through Friday, Aug. 29 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 p.m.…
Read MoreFlorida Breaks Its Own Record Again: 34.4 Million Visitors in Second Quarter of 2025
Florida Breaks Its Own Record Again: 34.4 Million Visitors in Second Quarter of 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has achieved another historic milestone in tourism, welcoming a record-breaking 34.4 million travelers in the second quarter of 2025. This all-time high for second-quarter visitation further cements Florida’s reputation as the nation’s premier…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce & the Florida Opportunity Fund Reach More Than $250 Million in Approved Loans and Investments to Florida Small Businesses
FloridaCommerce & the Florida Opportunity Fund Reach More Than $250 Million in Approved Loans and Investments to Florida Small Businesses TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Since January 2023, FloridaCommerce and the Florida Opportunity Fund, collectively, have provided more than $250 million in loans and venture capital investments to 220 small businesses through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Launches Free “Grocery Getter” Shuttle Service
City of Fernandina Beach Launches Free “Grocery Getter” Shuttle Service The City of Fernandina Beach is excited to announce the launch of its new Grocery Getter shuttle service, providing free, safe, and reliable transportation for residents to shop at the Winn-Dixie Marketplace in Yulee. Beginning Monday, August 18, 2025, the Grocery Getter will operate every…
Read MoreBaptist Medical Center Nassau Earns Prestigious 5-star Rating
Baptist Medical Center Nassau Earns Prestigious 5-star Rating Baptist Medical Center Nassau has been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it among the top-performing hospitals in the nation for patient care and safety. CMS assigns star ratings to more than 4,500 hospitals across the United States, with…
Read MoreCLAM Meeting for Ranking Priority Projects
CLAM Meeting for Ranking Priority Projects In January 2021, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Program to guide the County in identifying, ranking, and assessing conservation land for potential acquisition and management. The CLAM Committee was also established a CLAM Committee featuring individuals with skills and experience related…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida Adds 7,300 Jobs in July 2025
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Adds 7,300 Jobs in July 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s employment continues to increase, adding 7,300 jobs over the month in July 2025. Florida’s total private sector employment increased by 118,900 (+1.4%) over the year in July 2025, underscoring Florida’s reputation as a national economic powerhouse. Florida’s private sector job growth rate…
Read MoreNew Beach Access Regulations Effective Monday, August 18, 2025
New Beach Access Regulations Effective Monday, August 18, 2025 The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) understands and values the community’s long-standing tradition of beach use and the importance it holds for residents and visitors alike. The BOCC also recognizes that your beaches are home to fragile ecosystems and endangered species that depend on this environment…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits, Reaching 8,700 Total
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Bonuses to Law Enforcement Recruits, Reaching 8,700 Total TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 8,700 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving in Hillsborough County, with an…
Read MoreJAXPORT Named No. 1 U.S. Coastal Port for Ease of Doing Business
JAXPORT Named No. 1 U.S. Coastal Port for Ease of Doing Business Jacksonville earns 2025 “Quest for Quality Award” for excellence among Southern U.S. ports JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2025) – The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has been recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing ports, earning a 2025 Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management magazine. In the annual survey,…
Read More