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Nassau County Community Comes Together to Brighten the Holidays with Santas for Seniors
Nassau County Community Comes Together to Brighten the Holidays with Santas for Seniors FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) is proud to celebrate the tremendous success of its 6th Annual Santas for Seniors gift drive, made possible by an outpouring of generosity from the Nassau County community. Thanks to overwhelming…
Read MoreImpact Fees: Fact vs. Fiction
Impact Fees: Fact vs. Fiction Nassau County, Florida – December 12, 2025 — Nassau County’s impact fees have remained unchanged for many years, even as the cost of building essential infrastructure has continued to rise. Florida law requires local governments to periodically review and update impact fees to ensure they remain fair, lawful, and aligned…
Read MoreCounty Seeking Volunteers for Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals
County Seeking Volunteers for Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for three volunteer positions on the Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals. The seven-member Board is composed of the following: One (1) member with a background in a fire-related occupation and knowledge of applicable codes Three (3) members…
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Sponsors Family Support Services’ Be an Angel Campaign
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty Sponsors Family Support Services’ Be an Angel Campaign Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty’s Metro Offices purchased holiday gifts for Family Support Services’ Be an Angel campaign. From left, Kayla Garza, Leigh Ann Luttrell, Heather Cosgrove, Kimberly Waterhouse, Sandy Hume, Cat Keiter, Josh Cohen, Norma Albano, Allison Steilberg, and…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Floridians First 2026-2027 Budget ORLANDO, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27. The proposed Floridians First Budget totals $117.4 billion, including $16.75 billion in reserves and $250 million towards debt reduction. Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has achieved record success, ranking #1 in education,…
Read MoreFlorida’s Reemployment Tax Rate Remains at Lowest Possible Rate
Florida’s Reemployment Tax Rate Remains at Lowest Possible Rate TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Revenue announced that approximately 65% of Florida’s employers will continue to pay the lowest possible rate for reemployment taxes in 2026. This is the eleventh consecutive year employers are benefiting from the low rate of 0.1 percent. Those…
Read MoreSBA Extends Deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations to Dec. 22
SBA Extends Deadline for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations to Dec. 22 Nominations Encouraged for Exceptional Entrepreneurs in Every State WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently extended the 2026 National Small Business Week awards nominations deadline to 2 p.m. ET on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. National Small Business Week recognizes the contributions of America’s…
Read MoreNassau County Council on Aging to Host “The Giving Wrap” Holiday Fundraiser
Nassau County Council on Aging to Host “The Giving Wrap” Holiday Fundraiser FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) will kick off the holiday season with a new fundraising event, The Giving Wrap, offering gift wrapping services in exchange for donations that support local seniors. The event will take place from…
Read MoreSBA North Florida District Achieves Record-Breaking Lending for FY2025
SBA North Florida District Achieves Record-Breaking Lending for FY2025 Over $1 Billion in SBA Loans Guaranteed for Local Small Businesses JACKSONVILLE, FL — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s North Florida District Office, serving 43 counties from Orlando to the Panhandle, announced today that it supported nearly $1.2 billion in small business lending during federal fiscal year 2025 (FY25)…
Read MoreBuilding a Better Retirement Workshop: Register Today
Building a Better Retirement Workshop: Register Today Are you part of the Florida Retirement System (FRS)? If you’re a teacher, firefighter, police officer, city or county employee, or anyone interested in building a better retirement, this event is for you. Understanding how your retirement benefits work can make all the difference in your financial future.…
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