Gulf Coast Dispatch

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has designated February 3-7, 2025, as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary, Melanie S. Griffin, has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' fiscal year 2025-2026 budget recommendations.

Governor Ron DeSantis is focusing on Florida's aging population with his proposed Focus on Fiscal Responsibility budget.

FloridaCommerce has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget.

Commissioner Wilton Simpson has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at strengthening Florida's agriculture industry, which is valued at $180 billion and supports 2.5 million jobs.

Jeff Parker Farms, a fourth-generation farming family from St. Johns County, will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial with the tagline “Lay’s are made from real potatoes, and our potatoes come from real farmers.” The 60-second commercial...

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) has expressed support for Representative Brecheen's Healthy SNAP Act, which aims to improve both the physical and fiscal health of the nation.

As Ed Longe takes on the role of Director of National Strategy, he will be responsible for overseeing policy development across the nation and in Washington, DC.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement has been recommended for accreditation by the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

Today, a significant settlement was announced involving Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR), in collaboration with a task force of state securities regulators and the United States...

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has issued a reminder for residents and visitors to observe cold weather safety measures as a strong cold front is forecasted to bring the lowest temperatures of this winter season across North...

Today, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) officially endorsed Jimmy Patronis, Florida's Chief Financial Officer, for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 1st Congressional District.

Allowing Florida's Dreamers to access in-state tuition has not resulted in financial losses for the state.

A significant event in the Florida real estate sector, the Real Estate Trends summit, is scheduled for January 31.

The deadline for Florida voters to re-request vote-by-mail ballots for the upcoming special primary election is today, January 16.

Attorney General Ashley Moody has expressed her support for the Thin Blue Line Act, a piece of legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz.

Tahlia Urbinati Jacobs, a third-generation Realtor in Naples, has been navigating her career with a focus on balance and community involvement.

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis have established the Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor.

Attorney General Ashley Moody hosted a Senior Scam Seminar in Marion County, Florida, where she introduced a new resource aimed at protecting seniors from scams.

The State Board of Education in Florida has approved a new list of general education courses for the state's 28 colleges.