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Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Highlight Current Wildfire Conditions and Urge Residents to Be Wildfire Ready
Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Highlight Current Wildfire Conditions and Urge Residents to Be Wildfire Ready Commissioner Wilton Simpson and Florida Forest Service leadership provide an update on Florida’s wildfire conditions from Dover, Fla., April 7, 2026. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, during Florida Wildfire Awareness Week, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest…
Read MoreOcean Alliance Launches Direct Container Service with Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)
Ocean Alliance Launches Direct Container Service with Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) The Ocean Alliance will begin calling JAXPORT’s SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal in May 2026. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 8, 2026) – The Ocean Alliance is now offering direct container service connecting the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) with key markets in Asia. Operated on a weekly basis, the Chesapeake…
Read MoreAmelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail Roundabout – Nassau County Provides Phase Two Update
Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail Roundabout – Nassau County Provides Phase Two Update The County understands that construction at the Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail roundabout may be frustrating, especially during Phase 2. The County is actively working with local law enforcement partners and the City of Fernandina Beach to improve travel times…
Read MoreFlorida Department of Transportation to Host Transportation Industry Hiring Event in Jacksonville
Florida Department of Transportation to Host Transportation Industry Hiring Event in Jacksonville FDOT Features Employment Opportunities alongside Leading Industry Partners JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Wednesday, April 8, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host its third Road to Your Future Transportation Industry Hiring Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Adam W. Herbert University…
Read MoreAmelia Island Chamber Music Festival Announces Spring Highlights
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Announces Spring Highlights AMELIA ISLAND, FL (April 2026) — The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (The “Festival”) continues its 25th Anniversary Season with three spring events designed to welcome every generation: a free, interactive family jazz concert, a rare U.S. tour appearance by international piano star Khatia Buniatishvili (sold out with a waitlist),…
Read MoreFlorida Businesses Set Record High Export Sales in 2025
Florida Businesses Set Record High Export Sales in 2025 Florida businesses exported a total of $78.9 billion in 2025—increasing by $6.4 billion (8.9%) from 2024 and $21.6 billion (37.8%) from 2018—showing record-breaking growth and making this Florida’s largest export sales year in history TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —FloridaCommerce and SelectFlorida recently announced that Florida businesses exported a total…
Read MoreUF/IFAS Nassau County Extension to Host Financial Fitness for Teens
UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension to Host Financial Fitness for Teens Join the UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension for Financial Fitness for Teens! Get ready to boost your money smarts with the UF/IFAS Nassau County Extension’s fun, in-person workshop designed just for teens. Whether you’re saving up for something cool or just want to understand how cash…
Read MoreFlorida Institute for Political Leadership to Host Upcoming Campaign School & Community Leadership Training
Florida Institute for Political Leadership to Host Upcoming Campaign School & Community Leadership Training The Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative through the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce our next virtual STATEWIDE Campaign School & Community Leadership Training. This 2-part online training school is scheduled for April 7 – 8, from…
Read MoreCommunity Hospice & Palliative Care Celebrates National Volunteer Month
Community Hospice & Palliative Care Celebrates National Volunteer Month March 31, 2026 (Jacksonville, Fla.) – April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the dedicated individuals who generously give their time and compassion to support patients, families, and care teams across Northeast Florida. Community Hospice & Palliative Care proudly celebrates the volunteers who play…
Read MoreRayonier Maintains Current Name and Ticker Symbol, Introduces New Logo
Rayonier Maintains Current Name and Ticker Symbol, Introduces New Logo WILDLIGHT, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) announced recently that it will maintain the Rayonier name after a thorough review of alternatives following its recent merger of equals with PotlatchDeltic, while also introducing a new corporate logo that reflects a fresh brand identity for the combined company. “In…
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