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06/12/2026

CENTURY PLANT UPDATE! She’s taking her sweet time blooming but the blossom buds are everywhere! I’ll keep watching!

06/11/2026

Wishing Dillon Pullen a fantastic birthday today! Looking forward to years of partnership with this energetic visionary young man!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Dillon! 🎉

Today we celebrate our Executive Director, Dillon C. Pullen, and all he does for the Baker County Chamber of Commerce and our community!

Dillon’s dedication, leadership, and passion for helping local businesses and organizations thrive make a difference every day. We are grateful for his commitment to Baker County and the positive impact he has on our members, partners, and community.

Please join us in wishing Dillon a very happy birthday filled with joy, laughter, and a well-deserved celebration. We hope your year ahead is filled with continued success, happiness, and countless blessings.

🎂 Happy Birthday, Dillon! We appreciate all you do for the Chamber and Baker County! 🎉💙💛

06/09/2026

This post is legit!

🔥 BURN BAN LIFTED, EFFECTIVE JUNE 9, 2026
Following recent rainfall and improved local conditions, the Baker County burn ban has been lifted effective June 9, 2026.
As outdoor burning resumes, residents are encouraged to practice safe burning habits:
Fire Safety Reminders
• Check weather conditions before burning.
• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby.
• Clear vegetation and combustible materials from around the burn area.
• Fully extinguish fires before leaving the area.
• Follow all Florida Forest Service burn authorization requirements, when applicable.
• Call 911 immediately if a fire escapes.

The open burning of household trash, garbage, plastics, treated wood, construction debris, or other solid waste is prohibited. Residents are encouraged to utilize approved waste disposal and collection services for the proper handling of these materials.

Thank you to our residents for their patience, cooperation, and commitment to protecting Baker County throughout this drought. Your efforts helped reduce wildfire risk and keep our community safe. 🔥🌧️

06/09/2026

We had a wonderful week at Sanibel Island with cousins Eric and Cathy Beckmann! Lots of early morning photo shoots at Ding Darling Park, where you never know what wildlife you’re going to see! Shelling, relaxing and eating great seafood! Got a little crafting time in and lots of inspiration for future paintings!

06/08/2026

Thanks to the vision of our current Board of County Commisioners. I’m so glad to know where they stand on data centers!

🚨 LET’S CLEAR THE AIR: DATA CENTERS
There has been community conversation about data centers recently, so we want to address it directly.
As of today, Baker County has not received any applications for a data center.
The Baker County Board of County Commissioners also wants to be clear: the BOCC strongly opposes data centers in Baker County and would work against any future application to the fullest legal extent possible.
We understand the concerns surrounding large-scale data center developments, including impacts to land use, infrastructure, utilities, natural resources, and the rural character of our community.
Baker County’s priority is protecting the quality of life, values, and future of our residents.
No application has been submitted. No project has been approved. And the Board’s position is clear.
Baker County is not the place for a data center!

06/08/2026

Come join us!

The Baker County Historical Society invites all members to join us for our upcoming monthly meeting on Thursday, June 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Historic Old Jail.

This is a great opportunity to learn about current projects, hear updates on society activities, share ideas, and help shape the future of preserving Baker County's rich history. Whether you've been a member for years or recently joined, your participation and input are valued.

🏛️ Stay informed about BCHS programs and events
📚 Learn about ongoing genealogy and preservation efforts
🤝 Connect with fellow history enthusiasts
💡 Share your ideas and suggestions

🎁 While you're here, be sure to stop by our Gift Shop! Father's Day is just around the corner, and we have a variety of unique gifts, local history books, and BCHS merchandise that make perfect presents for Dad.

📍 Baker County Historical Society
42 W. McIver Avenue
Macclenny, Florida

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/08/2026

What a wonderful idea!

06/05/2026

COME SEE US TOMORROW!!!

06/04/2026

Calling all veterans, active duty, inactive, retired, reserves. Time for your free monthly lunch at Heritage Park. We appreciate your service. Spouses welcome!

06/02/2026

Help Us Honor Baker County’s Military Heroes 🇺🇸

We've received a few wonderful submissions for our Baker County Military Heroes Project, but we know there are many more stories waiting to be told.

Baker County has a long and proud tradition of military service. From World War I and World War II to Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and today's service members and veterans, countless men and women from our community have answered the call to serve. We want to help preserve those stories and ensure their service is remembered for generations to come.

📸 Do you have a family member who served in the military?
We invite you to share their story with us by submitting a photograph and information about their service.

Please include:
• Full name
• Branch of service
• Conflict(s) or era in which they served
• Area of Baker County where they lived
• Any additional details, stories, or accomplishments you'd like to share

⭐ Our primary focus for this first project is honoring Baker County veterans and service members of World War I and World War II. However, we are gladly accepting submissions from all eras of military service. We have additional military history projects planned that will highlight veterans from other conflicts and explore Baker County's military heritage more broadly.

❤️ So far, we've only received a handful of submissions, and we know there are many more deserving heroes whose stories deserve to be preserved and shared. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends.

These submissions will be featured in upcoming Baker County Historical Society exhibits and commemorative presentations.

📧 Send photos and information to: [email protected]
📅 Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

Together, let's make sure the stories of Baker County's military heroes are not lost to time.

Past. Present. Always Honored.

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