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Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Nassau County and Keep Nassau Beautiful will host the next bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Saturday, April 20, 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…
Read MoreCall for Submissions for New Community Cookbook
Call for Submissions for New Community Cookbook In celebration of local foods and gathering together as community at the table, Story & Song Bookstore Bistro announces the publication of a new community cookbook to be produced in partnership with Barnabas Center, Inc. Recipes will be considered that consist of ingredients that can be found locally,…
Read MoreFSCJ Receives $1.5 Million Grant for Students with Unique Abilities
FSCJ Receives $1.5 Million Grant for Students with Unique Abilities JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) was awarded a $1,484,224 VERTICAL (Vocational and Employment Readiness Training in Comprehensive Adult Learning) grant to support students with unique abilities. As part of the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP), FSCJ’s VERTICAL program will be an…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Transportation Recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week
Florida Department of Transportation Recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be joining local and national transportation partners, law enforcement agencies, construction crews, and communities in recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 15-19.) This national awareness campaign provides an opportunity to highlight the serious risks…
Read MoreWilliam Bartram Trail Month
William Bartram Trail Month At the Monday, April 8, 2024 meeting, the Board approved Proclamation No. 2024-016, proclaiming April 2024 as “William Bartram Trail Month” in Nassau County, Florida. William Bartram was American’s first native born naturalist, an explorer, artist and author whose illustrations and descriptions of nature provide a look back at a relatively pristine…
Read MoreNassau County Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week
Nassau County Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week At the Monday, April 8, 2024 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners approved Proclamation No. 2024-017 declaring the week of April 14 – April 20, 2024, as Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week in Nassau County, Florida. Animal Care & Control agencies across the country provide essential community…
Read MoreSBA Launches Digital Hub to Connect Small Businesses with Major Funding
SBA Launches Digital Hub to Connect Small Businesses with Major Funding Hub Details Billions of Dollars in Grants, Contracts, and Market Opportunities WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the launch of the SBA’s new Investing in America…
Read MoreFlorida Continues to Lower Tax Burden for Business Owners
Florida Continues to Lower Tax Burden for Business Owners TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, FloridaCommerce announced that thanks to Florida’s healthy economy, Florida’s Commercial Lease Sales Tax rate will be reduced from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent, providing Florida employers with at least an estimated $1 billion in tax relief. Effective June 1, 2024, Florida business owners…
Read MoreNorth Florida TPO 2050 Path Forward Survey 2
North Florida TPO 2050 Path Forward Survey 2 The North Florida Transportation Organization (TPO) is conducting an update to the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), and they want your input. The LRTP serves as a blueprint for guiding transportation investment, policy decisions, and infrastructure development to meet the needs of our region. Your participation in…
Read MoreAir Traffic Controller 2024 Hiring Campaign
Air Traffic Controller 2024 Hiring Campaign The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced April 19-22 as the window for this year’s air traffic control open vacancy. Read below to learn more about the application process and how to prepare. Am I eligible? Applicants must: Be a U.S. citizen Be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (Required…
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