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Nassau County Shelter is Open
Nassau County Shelter is Open Updated Tuesday 8/29/2023 at 10:30 a.m. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/29/2023, 10:30 a.m. A shelter is now open at Wildlight Elementary, 550 Curiosity Ave, Yulee, FL 32097. This shelter will accept the general population, special needs residents, and pets with Rabies vaccinations. Residents needing transportation to the shelter should contact the Emergency Operations Center at 904-548-0900…
Read MorePreparations for Tropical Storm Idalia Continue
Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia Continue Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Jami McCormick (904) 206-3262 E-mail: JA1503@NassauSO.com Website: OneNassau.com Facebook: NassauEM Twitter: NassauEM Nextdoor: Nassau County Emergency Management Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia Continue Effective 8:00 a.m. on August 29, 2023, an evacuation order is hereby issued countywide for residents of Nassau County for the…
Read MoreFlorida Legislators Present JAXPORT with $30 Million Check for Purchase of New Container Cranes
Florida Legislators Present JAXPORT with $30 Million Check for Purchase of New Container Cranes Members of the Duval Legislative Delegation, joined by ILA Local 1408 leadership, presented JAXPORT with a $30 million check to purchase two new container cranes. New cranes will significantly improve container-handling capabilities at Florida’s largest container port JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (August 28,…
Read MorePreparations for Tropical Storm Idalia are Underway
Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia are Underway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/28/2023, 2:15 p.m. Nassau County Emergency Management Contact: Jami McCormick (904) 206-3262 E-mail: JA1503@NassauSO.com Website: OneNassau.com Facebook: NassauEM Twitter: NassauEM Nextdoor: Nassau County Emergency Management The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for our entire area. Tropical Storm Idalia is a concern…
Read MoreSBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces $8 Million in PRIME Grants to Help Micro-Entrepreneurs Grants will help 32 organizations with program development and provide training and technical assistance to improve access to capital for economically disadvantaged microentrepreneurs WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 33 million small businesses…
Read MoreBreaking News: Proposed Average 15.1 Percent Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates
Breaking News: Proposed Average 15.1 Percent Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates Last week, the Florida Chamber of Commerce met with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) to review the proposed 2024 workers’ comp rates. NCCI, which files workers’ comp rates on behalf of Florida carriers, has proposed a 15.1 percent average rate decrease – the largest…
Read MoreOneBlood at Rayonier – Wildlight on Wednesday, September 6th from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
OneBlood at Rayonier – Wildlight on Wednesday, September 6th from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Come by the Rayonier, Inc. building, located at 1 Rayonier Way in Yulee, to donate blood on Wednesday, September 6, 2023; remember you can still help even if you can’t. Share this message with friends and family. Make your appointment today; click…
Read MoreU.S. Small Business Administration to Host 10th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week October 30-November 3
U.S. Small Business Administration to Host 10th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week October 30-November 3 WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) for the tenth consecutive year. The week-long event will take place Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023, and includes in-person and virtual events highlighting the nation’s…
Read MoreNext Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: August 26th-September 8th
Next Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: August 26th-September 8th Consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies exempt from tax during the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, the second sales tax holiday exemption period will begin Saturday, August 26th and extend through Friday,…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce Announces Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Jobs Gained in July
FloridaCommerce Announces Florida Ranks #1 in the Nation for Jobs Gained in July TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — FloridaCommerce announced that Florida ranks #1 in jobs gained over the month in July 2023, creating the most jobs among the nation’s most populous states, including California. Continued strategic investments in infrastructure development, workforce training, broadband availability and freedom-first policies continue to…
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