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Atlantic Seafood Bait and Tackle to Relocate
Atlantic Seafood Bait and Tackle to Relocate The City of Fernandina Beach and Atlantic Seafood Bait and Tackle have reached an agreement to conclude the business’s lease of City-owned property at 10 Ash Street ahead of its scheduled expiration. Owner Ernie Saltmarsh, who has owned and operated Atlantic Seafood Bait and Tackle since 2022, has…
Read MoreFirst 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…
Read MoreNassau 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. …
Read MoreNassau County Honored for Excellence in Communications
Nassau County Honored for Excellence in Communications William Johnson, Maintenance Operator II; Omari Matlock, Multimedia & Communications Manager; and Curtis Wilder, Foreman The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has been awarded the 2025 Award of Excellence in Audio Visual Communication from the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) for its video, Paving the…
Read MoreFlorida 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,…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70
Ribbon Cutting for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 70 The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the newly constructed Station 70 for Nassau County Fire Rescue (NCFR) located at 942456 Old Nassauville Road, Fernandina Beach. This state-of-the-art facility replaces the former station located…
Read MoreFlorida 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…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce & 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)…
Read MoreCLAM Meeting for Ranking Priority Projects
CLAM Meeting for Ranking Priority Projects In January 2021, the Board of County Commissioners adopted the Conservation Land Acquisition and Management (CLAM) Program to guide the County in identifying, ranking, and assessing conservation land for potential acquisition and management. The CLAM Committee was also established a CLAM Committee featuring individuals with skills and experience related…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida Adds 7,300 Jobs in July 2025
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Adds 7,300 Jobs in July 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s employment continues to increase, adding 7,300 jobs over the month in July 2025. Florida’s total private sector employment increased by 118,900 (+1.4%) over the year in July 2025, underscoring Florida’s reputation as a national economic powerhouse. Florida’s private sector job growth rate…
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