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First 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…

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Florida State College at Jacksonville Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in Education and Service

Florida State College at Jacksonville Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in Education and Service JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) proudly announces the celebration of its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of education, workforce development and service to the Northeast Florida community. Founded in 1965 as Florida Junior College, FSCJ has grown from…

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Nassau 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. …

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JAXPORT Hiring for Crane Maintenance Technician I or II

JAXPORT Hiring for Crane Maintenance Technician I or II Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Now Hiring Crane Maintenance Technician I or II Salary: $27.67 or $35.63 Closing Date: September 3, 2025 or Until Filled JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position is responsible for assisting Crane Technicians in the maintenance and repair of all cranes to include gantry,…

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Florida 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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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.…

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Florida 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…

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FloridaCommerce & 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)…

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City 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…

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Baptist 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…

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