FloridaCommerce has announced a series of community workshops aimed at addressing the unmet disaster recovery needs following the storms of 2023 and 2024.
Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed the 2025-2026 Focus on Fiscal Responsibility budget, which emphasizes investments in workforce development, economic growth, and infrastructure readiness.
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $383 million contract modification for the development of the next generation Trident II Strategic Weapons System (SWS) D5 missile.
FloridaCommerce has reported that the Tampa metro area experienced significant growth in private sector employment over the year ending in December 2024.
FloridaCommerce has reported that the Jacksonville metro area achieved significant job growth in December 2024, leading all other metro areas in the trade, transportation, and utilities sector with an increase of 3,900 jobs.
FloridaCommerce has reported an increase in private sector employment in the Pensacola metro area, with 2,500 jobs added over the year by December 2024.
The State of Florida has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan to enhance cooperation in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
FloridaCommerce has allocated over $8 million to 13 small cities in Florida through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of disaster flexibilities to existing funding for eight Community Action Agencies (CAAs) impacted by the Gulf Winter Weather System.
Governor Ron DeSantis, along with Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), addressed state preparedness measures at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Florida.
FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of $3.1 million in funding to support transitional housing for veterans and individuals recovering from substance use disorders through the Recovery Housing Program (RHP).