Government
Nassau County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Nassau County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event The bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 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…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Awards More Than $2.2 Million Through Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
FloridaCommerce Awards More Than $2.2 Million Through Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Tallahassee, Fla. – FloridaCommerce has approved more than $2.1 million in funding through the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. To date, 55 businesses have been approved to receive these funds to bridge the…
Read MoreVoter Registration Deadline for General Election
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election Nassau County, FL, 10/2/2024 The Voter Registration deadline for the November General Election in Nassau County is Monday, October 7, 2024. Voters who register to vote after this deadline will become active after the General Election in November. To check your voter status, you can visit our website at…
Read MoreNew Tax Credits Available for Florida Businesses Offering Childcare Support
New Tax Credits Available for Florida Businesses Offering Childcare Support Businesses in Nassau County now have an opportunity to support their employees with childcare expenses while receiving valuable tax credits. Thanks to a new law signed earlier this year, companies that provide childcare solutions—either on-site or within the community—can take advantage of these benefits. For…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
FloridaCommerce Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — FloridaCommerce activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, making $15 million available for businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene. Florida small business owners in need of assistance are encouraged to visit FloridaJobs.org/EBL to apply for the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program.…
Read MoreStorm Debris Generated by Hurricane Helene
Storm Debris Generated by Hurricane Helene Nassau County, Florida, September 27, 2024 – Preliminary damage and debris assessments by Nassau County’s emergency responders following Hurricane Helene are currently in process. While the crews will be actively clearing and repairing public roads and public infrastructure to ensure safe passage for residents, the County will not be…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage Caused by Hurricane Helene
FloridaCommerce Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Measure Impact of Damage Caused by Hurricane Helene Tallahassee, FLÂ – Today, FloridaCommerce and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Helene. Business owners can self-report physical and economic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Survey responses will allow the state…
Read MoreNassau County Revised Vote-By-Mail Ballot Schedule for 2024 General Election
Nassau County Revised Vote-By-Mail Ballot Schedule for 2024 General Election Nassau County, FL 9/25/24 Janet H. Adkins, Supervisor of Elections for Nassau County, announces Vote-by-Mail ballots will be mailed on Monday, September 30, 2024. Ballots were previously scheduled to be mailed on September 26, 2024. Due to the storm and the large volume of anticipated…
Read MoreBoard Adopts FY 24/25 with Fourth Consecutive Tax Rate Reduction
Board Adopts FY 24/25 with Fourth Consecutive Tax Rate Reduction On Monday, September 23, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners held its second public hearing for adoption of the Fiscal Year 24/25 Budget. This was the end of an 8-month budget process which included a public budget workshop and a first public hearing held on…
Read MoreNassau County Declares Local State of Emergency
Nassau County Declares Local State of Emergency At last night’s regularly scheduled meeting, the Board of County Commissioners issued Resolution 2024-152 declaring a local State of Emergency in preparation for potential widespread winds and heavy rains related to Tropical Cyclone No. 9. Florida Statutes, Section 252.38, states that “safeguarding the life and property of (the County’s) citizens…
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