Gulf Coast Dispatch

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Tampa metro area achieved significant job growth, securing the third-highest number of private sector jobs among all metro areas over the year in January 2025.

Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has achieved a guilty conviction against James Ivan Staten, Jr., the owner of Olympus Pools.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida's labor force surpassed 11.1 million in January 2025, highlighting the state's economic growth.

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Orlando metro area achieved the highest increase in private sector jobs over the year as of January 2025 among all metro areas.

The Florida Chamber Foundation has released a new policy research report advocating for the use of state median income as the eligibility measure for school readiness programs.

FloridaCommerce has reported an increase in the labor force across Southwest Florida by more than 3,000 in January 2025 compared to the previous year.

As spring arrives, Florida's wildlife becomes more active, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to remind residents and visitors how to minimize conflicts and aid in conservation efforts.

The Florida Chamber Foundation has released a report highlighting significant gaps in math proficiency among high school students in the state.

The Florida Department of Education has announced that the state has achieved the highest score on the 2025 EdChoice Friedman Index.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a $2 million award to the Manatee County Port Authority, intended for infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging residents to prepare for the upcoming bat maternity season, which runs from April 16 to August 14.

Two key priorities of the Foundation for Florida's Future (FFF) have progressed through their initial committee stages in the House.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming license-free freshwater fishing weekend organized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) has announced the winners of its statewide high school hospitality competitions, including the ProStart Culinary Team Competition and the Hospitality & Tourism...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced charges against six members of an organized crime ring operating in Florida.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced two appointments to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court.

Today, the Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced that four individuals have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a series of burglaries at state parks.

FloridaCommerce is urging homeowners to apply for the Hurricane Ian Housing Repair and Replacement Program before the deadline on March 31, 2025.

Over 2.9 million Floridians could face reduced food assistance if Congress proceeds with a plan to cut $230 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over nearly a decade.

Nearly 200 people gathered at The Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida, to honor frontline hospitality employees as part of the Northwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) event.