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To Protect Taxpayers from Scams, IRS Orders Immediate Slowing to New Employee Retention Credit Processing Amid Surge of Questionable Claims
To Protect Taxpayers from Scams, IRS Orders Immediate Slowing to New Employee Retention Credit Processing Amid Surge of Questionable Claims Slowing of processing of new claims through year’s end will allow IRS to add more safeguards to prevent future abuse, protect businesses from predatory tactics; IRS working with Justice Department to pursue fraud fueled by…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Remains Strong at a Low 2.7 Percent While National Rate Increases to 3.8 Percent
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida’s Unemployment Rate Remains Strong at a Low 2.7 Percent While National Rate Increases to 3.8 Percent FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s unemployment rate remains at a steady 2.7 percent in August 2023 while the national rate climbed 0.3 percentage point to 3.8 percent. August 2023 marks the 34th consecutive month Florida’s unemployment rate…
Read MoreNational Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Please help the Nassau County Public Library celebrate National Library Card Sign-up month! September is a perfect time to stop in and register for a new library card or renew an expired one. This card is free for Florida residents and can help you save money by using our print materials and electronic resources instead of purchasing items. Come in and see…
Read MoreFitch Revises Nassau County’s Outlook to Positive
Fitch Revises Nassau County’s Outlook to Positive Nassau County recently received notification from Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch) that its Outlook has been upgraded to positive from its previous rating of stable in 2021, further demonstrating the County’s commitment to managing its debt and improving its ability to meet financial obligations. Fitch is an American…
Read MoreFlorida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month and Historical Peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Florida Division of Emergency Management Recognizes September as Florida Preparedness Month and Historical Peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season TALLAHASSEE, Fla – This week, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation declaring September as Florida Preparedness Month in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “Ready” Campaign, National Preparedness Month. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) observes September as…
Read More19th Annual Halloween Doors & More, a Gala of a Different Sort
19th Annual Halloween Doors & More, a Gala of a Different Sort The event supports the pediatric program of Community Hospice & Palliative Care September 13, 2023 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – On Saturday, October 14, The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care will transform the Jacksonville Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall into a magical, candy land-themed day…
Read MoreFlorida to Host First-Ever Broadband Summit to Highlight Broadband Internet Expansion
Florida to Host First-Ever Broadband Summit to Highlight Broadband Internet Expansion FloridaCommerce will host summit in partnership with CareerSource Florida in Orlando on September 21-22 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FloridaCommerce, in partnership with CareerSource Florida, will host the Florida Broadband Summit from September 21-22, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, with keynote speaker, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette…
Read MoreHousehold Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Nassau County’s bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. – noon (or until trucks reach capacity… whichever comes first). Examples of items that will be accepted include: Aerosol cans Household cleaners Cooking oil (used) Oil, lubricants, oil filters Insecticides and…
Read MoreProgress Update: Town of Callahan Water & Sewer Expansion Project
Progress Update: Town of Callahan Water & Sewer Expansion Project On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Town of Callahan and Board of County Commissioners held a ceremony in celebration of the Town’s water and sewer expansion project to the Crawford Diamond area which upon completion, could pave the way for industrial development and thousands of…
Read MoreAmelia Island Oktoberfest
Amelia Island Oktoberfest Get ready for an even more festive Oktoberfest this year! Amelia Island Brewing Company has partnered with Mocama Beer Company and Marlin & Barrel to host one great Amelia Island Oktoberfest with three locations. Additionally, Hofbrau Amelia is catering food at Mocama and Amelia Island Historic Tours is providing shuttle service (at…
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