Gulf Coast Dispatch

Attorney General James Uthmeier's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit has announced the arrest of Akimmia Lewis.

FloridaCommerce has announced that the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area saw an increase of 2,100 jobs in the education and health services sector over the past year as of June 2025.

Florida's private sector employment has seen a significant increase, with 128,100 jobs added over the year as of June 2025.

The Volunteer Florida Foundation has announced the launch of the Rural Community Assets Fund (RCAF) grant program for fiscal year 2025–2026.

Orlando, Fla., July 17, 2025 – Mark Harrison has been named the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year by Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a special recognition as part of the Florida Fish Art Contest.

Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in the coastal waters from Broward to Pasco counties were required to be removed by July 10.

The James Madison Institute has published a new policy brief focused on data centers.

This spring, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) completed a revegetation project on Lake Okeechobee.

The Foundation for Florida’s Future has released a statement recognizing the new leadership of the Florida State Board of Education.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated legal action in Volusia County on behalf of two homeowners who claim they were targeted for their political expressions.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier is taking a stand for female athletes in Florida by urging the U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) organization to revoke a policy that permits males to compete in female competitions. “We are calling on...

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has released its 2025 How They Voted publication, Distinguished Advocates, and Legislative Report Card.

The Florida Veterans Foundation (FVF) has announced the continuation of its Veterans Dental Program into 2026.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents in Florida affected by severe storms and tornadoes on June 25.

Today, the James Madison Institute (JMI) released its "2025 Legislative Wrap-Up," which details significant policy achievements from the 2025 legislative session.

TALLAHASSEE — The James Madison Institute has announced the appointment of Emma Rose Graddy as its new Media Relations Manager.

Gallagher Re announced in its 1st View report that a more competitive reinsurance market at the July 1 renewal allowed buyers to secure risk-adjusted rate reductions and improved terms amid increased reinsurer capacity.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Law Enforcement Officer Wil Raker has certified a new state record for spotted bass.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier has initiated an investigation into Robinhood Crypto, LLC.