Gulf Coast Dispatch

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has expressed approval for the Florida Legislature's decision to increase Medicaid funding significantly.

Florida Realtors have announced that they awarded $233,000 in scholarships this year through their Education Foundation Student Scholarship Program.

Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated legal proceedings against Contec, a Chinese manufacturer of medical devices, due to potential cybersecurity risks and alleged violations of Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Florida State Parks has announced the winners of its 2024 Capture the Real Florida Photo Contest in celebration of Nature Photography Day.

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation has announced a public rule workshop scheduled for July 28, 2025.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR) has approved ASI Select Insurance Corp.'s application to write homeowners insurance in Florida.

The Port Putnam Logo Contest concluded with the announcement of its winners, highlighting student creativity and community collaboration.

The recreational bay scallop season for 2025 in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone is set to commence on June 15 and will continue until Labor Day, September 1.

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has announced that Massy Distribution USA, a distributor of grocery and retail products, has joined Northeast Florida’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 64.

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) recently marked the arrival of Maersk's Seaspan Montevideo, a significant vessel as part of the new Gemini Cooperation.

The Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass Project has been recognized as one of the "Best Restored Beaches" by The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA).

Port Canaveral, situated on Florida's East Coast, is a key deep-water seaport connecting commerce across the state and southeastern United States.

Port Everglades has generated nearly $28.1 billion in economic activity for Fiscal Year 2024, marking a 6% increase from the previous year.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, also known as H.R. 4, which now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Everglades Company Terminal, Inc. (ECT) has finalized a 10-year Marine Terminal Lease and Operating Agreement with Broward County, reinforcing Port Everglades' role as a key economic contributor in South Florida.

PortMiami has once again been recognized as the Best Cruise Port by Global Traveler magazine, marking its third consecutive win in the publication's 13th Annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering a license-free freshwater fishing weekend on June 14 and 15, coinciding with Father's Day.

Governor Ron DeSantis is set to lead an international trade and business development mission to France from June 16 to June 18.

The Center for Education Reform (CER) has once again ranked Florida as the top state in its 2025 Parent Power!

Doug Izzo, Executive Director of the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the necessity for Florida to allow insurance pricing to better reflect risk and continue grants aimed at strengthening homes against storms.