Government
Nassau County 26/27 Budget Adopted with Sixth Consecutive Millage Rate Reduction
Nassau County 26/27 Budget Adopted with Sixth Consecutive Millage Rate Reduction The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted the Fiscal Year 26/27 Budget Sept. 28, which included the sixth consecutive year of millage rate (property tax rate) reduction. This is the second consecutive year the BOCC has approved an overall budget reduction and…
Read MoreAtlantic Avenue from Centre Street to South Fletcher Avenue Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements Project Begins Next Week
Atlantic Avenue from Centre Street to South Fletcher Avenue Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements Project Begins Next Week FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – Construction is scheduled to begin next week on a project to resurface and perform drainage improvements on Atlantic Avenue (State Road A1A/State Road 200/Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway) from Centre Street to South Fletcher Avenue. MAER…
Read MoreFernandina Beach Municipal Airport to Host Airport Master Plan Update and Open House October
Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport to Host Airport Master Plan Update and Open House October Family-friendly event will feature aircraft, public-safety vehicles, aviation organizations, charity airplane rides and solicit public feedback on the Airport Master Plan FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The City of Fernandina Beach and the local aviation community invite residents and visitors to provide…
Read MoreNassau County BOCC Proclaims October 4–10 as Fire Prevention Week
Nassau County BOCC Proclaims October 4–10 as Fire Prevention Week The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has proclaimed October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Nassau County, joining communities across the country in promoting fire safety and prevention. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 30 on October 5
Groundbreaking for Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 30 on October 5 YULEE, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2026) – Nassau County is continuing its commitment to public safety with the construction of a new Nassau County Fire Rescue Station 30. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at 86085 Still Quarters Road…
Read MoreNassau County Halloween Festival Returns October 30th
Nassau County Halloween Festival Returns October 30th Get ready for an evening of family-friendly Halloween fun! Nassau County’s annual Halloween Festival is returning Friday, October 30, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., and this year, we have a new location! Robert M. Foster Justice Center 76347 Veterans Way Yulee, FL This FREE family event is the perfect place…
Read MoreFloridaCommerce and Florida SBDC Network Celebrate Success of Inaugural Florida Rural Business Resource Tour
FloridaCommerce and Florida SBDC Network Celebrate Success of Inaugural Florida Rural Business Resource Tour Throughout the tour’s inaugural year, state leaders conducted visits to 40 rural businesses, workforce education and pad-ready sites across 27 rural counties. Additionally, the Rural Business Resource Fair saw more than 300 local business owners, entrepreneurs and job seekers attend across…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Awards Nearly $23 Million to Strengthen Florida’s Defense Industrial Base and Support National Security
Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Nearly $23 Million to Strengthen Florida’s Defense Industrial Base and Support National Security The investments through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, Florida Department of Transportation’s Spaceport Improvement Program, and Florida’s Defense Reinvestment Grant Program (DRG) and Florida Defense Support Commission Grant Program (FDSC) strengthen Florida’s military communities, grow workforce opportunities…
Read MoreFDOT Traffic Advisory: Shave Bridge Eastbound Single Lane Closure Wednesday, Sept 2nd
FDOT Traffic Advisory: Shave Bridge Eastbound Single Lane Closure Wednesday, Sept 2nd Fernandina Beach, Fla. – The Shave Bridge on State Road 200 (S.R. 200) over the Amelia River is expected to see a single lane closure September 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting, to allow for routine bridge inspections.…
Read MoreNassau County Capital Improvement Projects Update
Nassau County Capital Improvement Projects Update At Monday’s Budget Workshop, the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners received an update on the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the many projects helping shape Nassau County’s future! A Capital Improvement Plan serves as a roadmap for major, non-recurring investments in public assets such as roads, parks, buildings,…
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