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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 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 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 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 MoreNassau County Pavement Management Program Drives Award-Winning Results
Nassau County Pavement Management Program Drives Award-Winning Results During the Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Road Director David Hearn presented, announcing that Hubbard Construction Company received the District 2 Roads and Streets Builder of the Year Award from the Asphalt Contractors Association of Florida. This award was earned through their work…
Read MoreNassau County Fiscal Year 24/25 Audit Presented
Nassau County Fiscal Year 24/25 Audit Presented At the Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Ron Whitesides, Auditor for Purvis Gray, presented the audit for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, which ended on September 30, 2025. Mr. Whitesides stated, “We have issued an unmodified opinion. That’s the highest level of assurance your auditor can give.…
Read MoreRoundabout at William Burgess & Harts Road Open
Roundabout at William Burgess & Harts Road Open The roundabout at William Burgess Boulevard and Harts Road officially following a final inspection by Nassau County on Friday. The project was constructed by developer Greg Matovina & Associates as part of a developer agreement, with Holland Contractors serving as the contractor. Nassau County recognizes that the…
Read MoreImportant Update: Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail Roundabout – Phase Two
Important Update: Amelia Island Parkway & Buccaneer Trail Roundabout – Phase Two As part of the ongoing roundabout construction at Amelia Island Parkway and Buccaneer Trail, major water main, gas main, and electrical distribution lines are being relocated from under the center of the roadway. This critical utility work requires a full intersection closure to…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis Awards More Than $9 Million for Workforce and Infrastructure Development and Announces Nassau County as North Central Florida Rural Area of Opportunity
Governor DeSantis Awards More Than $9 Million for Workforce and Infrastructure Development and Announces Nassau County as North Central Florida Rural Area of Opportunity This funding will be used to establish an industrial site and expand technical training for commercial drivers. Additionally, Governor DeSantis announced Nassau County has been designated a Rural Area of Opportunity.…
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