Government
City of Fernandina Beach Receives Financial Reporting Award
City of Fernandina Beach Receives Financial Reporting Award The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Fernandina Beach for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2022. This is the second year in a row the…
Read MoreOffice of Senator Marco Rubio to Host Mobile Office Hours in Nassau County
Office of Senator Marco Rubio to Host Mobile Office Hours in Nassau County The Office of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will host Mobile Office Hours for residents to assist with issues involving federal agencies. These office hours will allow residents the opportunity to seek assistance directly from Senator Rubio’s staff on items such as Social…
Read MoreFlorida’s Economy Continues to Grow While National Job Growth Rates Are in Decline
Florida’s Economy Continues to Grow While National Job Growth Rates Are in Decline TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor DeSantis announced that Florida’s strategic investments have resulted in continued economic growth while national rates continue to see economic decline. Florida’s labor force grew by 0.2 percentage points in October 2023, while the national labor force growth rate declined…
Read MoreSBA Administrator Guzman Encourages Shopping Small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®
SBA Administrator Guzman Encourages Shopping Small November 25 for Small Business Saturday® WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation to shop, dine, and entertain at local small businesses on November 25 in celebration of Small…
Read MoreOcean Highway and Port Authority Nassau County, Florida Request for Qualifications
Ocean Highway and Port Authority Nassau County, Florida Request for Qualifications Introduction The Ocean Highway and Port Authority of Nassau County, FL (OHPA) is soliciting Statements of Interest and Qualifications from Florida licensed architects to provide conceptual designs and cost estimates for satisfying the  requirements for a US Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) Administrative Office…
Read MoreHelp Plan the Region’s Transportation Future: 2050 Path Forward
Help Plan the Region’s Transportation Future: 2050 Path Forward The North Florida TPO is developing its long-range transportation plan 2050 Path Forward and needs to hear from citizens in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns Counties via an electronic survey at www.2050PathForward.com. Transportation improvements are needed to keep our economy moving and our region growing.…
Read MoreNassau County Parks & Recreation Announces 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Nassau County Parks & Recreation Announces 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Nassau County Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1st in front of the Robert M. Foster Justice Center located at 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee. The event will start at 5pm with with vendors, food…
Read MoreNew Administrator for the Department of Health-Nassau
New Administrator for the Department of Health-Nassau Kerry Waldron with the Florida Department of Health attended the October 23, 2023, Board of County Commissioner’s meeting to introduce Ms. Cara Gluck as the new Administrator of the Nassau County Department of Health. He stated, “We think we have a great candidate for Nassau County. She comes…
Read MoreNassau County Capital Projects Update
Nassau County Capital Projects Update At the Monday, October 23, 2023 meeting, Deputy County Manager/County Engineer, Robert Companion, provided an update on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects. The County’s CIP is updated annually during the budget process and provides a proactive approach in planning for infrastructure needs such as roadways, facilities and parks. Not only…
Read MoreFlorida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Entrepreneurship
Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Entrepreneurship TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is the most entrepreneurial state in the nation according to a recent study published by researchers at The Digital Project Manager. Florida has the highest percentage of the population that has started a business with 13,238 small businesses…
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