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New 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 MoreJTA Expands Services to Nassau County for Transportation Disadvantaged Residents
JTA Expands Services to Nassau County for Transportation Disadvantaged Residents (Jacksonville, FL – September 27, 2024) As of Tuesday, October 1, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will have assumed all responsibility as the Community Transportation Coordinator for the Transportation Disadvantaged residents of Nassau County. In the beginning, the focus will be on life sustaining and medical…
Read MoreNassau County Canvassing Board Schedule for the General Election
Nassau County Canvassing Board Schedule for the General Election Nassau County, FL 9/23/24 The Nassau County Supervisor of Elections office announces the 2024 General Canvassing Board Schedule. The Canvassing board will meet next Tuesday, to conduct the Logic & Accuracy Test of ballot scanners that will be used during the 2024 General Election. Pursuant to…
Read MoreHilliard Parks & Recreation Youth Sports Program Sponsorship Opportunities
Hilliard Parks & Recreation Youth Sports Program Sponsorship Opportunities Participation in youth sports is a foundational aspect in developing key skills that can be carried into adulthood. Among these skills include teamwork, overcoming adversity, and a determined work ethic. Now more than ever, skills like these are at a premium today. Because of this we,…
Read MoreFlorida Minimum Wage to Increase September 30, 2024
Florida Minimum Wage to Increase September 30, 2024 Effective September 30, 2024, the minimum wage in Florida increases to $13.00 an hour, and the required cash wage for tipped employees increases to $9.98. On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment to gradually increase the state’s minimum wage each year until reaching $15.00…
Read MoreSupervisor of Elections Office Mails Sample Ballots and Ballots for 2024 General Election
Supervisor of Elections Office Mails Sample Ballots and Ballots for 2024 General Election Nassau County, FL 9/16/24 – Janet H. Adkins, Supervisor of Elections for Nassau County, announces Vote-by-Mail ballots and Sample Ballots for the 2024 General Election are in the process of being mailed to Nassau County Voters who have a Vote-by-Mail request on…
Read MoreChamber to Host EmpowHER Expo & Luncheon September 23rd
Chamber to Host EmpowHER Expo & Luncheon September 23rd Featuring Guest Speaker Melissa Nelson, State Attorney, 4th Judicial Circuit The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the upcoming EmpowHER Expo & Luncheon on Monday, September 23, 2024 from 11:30-1:00 PM, at the Residence Inn Amelia Island, located at 2301 Sadler Road in…
Read MoreFlorida Residents Encouraged to Utilize Florida’s Second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season
Florida Residents Encouraged to Utilize Florida’s Second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season The Second Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will last two weeks, beginning August 24 through September 6 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) encourages Floridians to restock disaster preparedness items during the second of Florida’s…
Read More2050 Path Forward: Final Survey
2050 Path Forward: Final Survey Over the past year, Nassau County and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) have conducted a study on public transportation and gathered input from the community through a series of surveys, open houses and appearances at local events. The purpose of the study was to analyze existing conditions and the changing…
Read MoreDisaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the first sales tax holiday started on Saturday, June 1 and lasted through Friday, June 14. The second exemption period will…
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