Florida
State 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 MoreNassau Prosperity Alliance Annual Report
Nassau Prosperity Alliance Annual Report The Nassau Prosperity Alliance (NPA) is pleased to share that out of 67 counties in the State of Florida, Nassau County ranks in the top 25 in a variety of categories, including: 14th Best Place for Families, 14th Best County to Buy a House; 14th Best County to Live In;…
Read MoreCity of Fernandina Beach Non-Profit Funding Period Underway
City of Fernandina Beach Non-Profit Funding Period Underway The budget process for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 is underway. Non-profit organizations that wish to apply for funding from the City of Fernandina Beach during this coming budget year are asked to complete an application, available on the City website: www.fbfl.us/finance. Mail application to: City of Fernandina Beach…
Read MoreFDOT Community Meeting Regarding Sidewalks on Atlantic Avenue
FDOT Community Meeting Regarding Sidewalks on Atlantic Avenue The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) invites the public to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, May 28th to consider the replacement of a sidewalk on the southside of Atlantic Avenue between South 8th Street and South 10th Street in Fernandina Beach. The current sidewalk pavers have…
Read More3rd Annual Health and Safety Expo – June 1st
3rd Annual Health and Safety Expo – June 1st Local health insurance agency Nelson and Associates Insurance has partnered with the YMCA at Wildlight to host the 3rd Annual Health and Safety Expo in Nassau County. Nelson and Associates Insurance is a health insurance agency offering quality, affordable healthcare coverage along with providing education, resources…
Read MoreImproving Employment Opportunities of Persons with Disabilities
Improving Employment Opportunities of Persons with Disabilities The Able Trust, in partnership with CareerSource Florida, will hold a statewide webinar to discuss workforce opportunities in Florida for persons with disabilities. As Florida’s economy continues to grow, employment opportunities are also on the rise. Join this webinar to learn how to leverage partnerships and utilize labor…
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…
Read MoreSeeking Volunteers for Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals
Seeking Volunteers for Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals Nassau County is currently seeking two (2) volunteers to fill vacancies on the Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals. The purpose of this Board is to hear and decide on appeals of decisions and code interpretations made by the Building Official and the Fire Official relating…
Read MoreFDOT Nassau County Road and Lane Closure Report May 4-10
FDOT Nassau County Road and Lane Closure Report May 4-10 State Road 200 from I-95 to Nassauville Road Daytime closure of emergency lanes Saturday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and nighttime lane closures Saturday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for work related to the landscaping project. U.S. 301 from…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Community Hospital
Get to Know Your Community Hospital Join Baptist Health on Thursday, May 30th and learn about the future Baptist Nassau Crossing Medical Campus, near Wildlight, which includes a new freestanding Baptist Health & Wolfson Children’s Emergency Room & Imaging Center. Matt Zuino, FACHE, EVP, and Chief Operating Officer, Baptist Health, and Allegra C. Jaros, MBA,…
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