Gulf Coast Dispatch

FloridaCommerce has introduced a new Broadband Grant Registration Portal to facilitate the application process for upcoming broadband grant programs.

FloridaCommerce has introduced a new initiative aimed at building a workforce to enhance Florida's communications networks.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced more than $14.5 million in investments through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund aimed at enhancing infrastructure and workforce development across the state.

FloridaCommerce has released the March 2025 employment data for the Miami area, indicating an increase of 19,400 private sector jobs from the previous year.

FloridaCommerce has revealed employment data for the West Palm Beach area, highlighting an increase in jobs within the education and health services sector.

FloridaCommerce has released the latest employment data for the Jacksonville metro area for March 2025, revealing an increase of 9,600 private sector jobs compared to the previous year.

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Tampa metro area has experienced an increase of 13,700 private sector jobs, a growth of 1.0%, over the year in March 2025.

FloridaCommerce has announced that the state's manufacturing industry reported job growth for the fifth consecutive month in March 2025.

FloridaCommerce has reported significant private sector growth in the Orlando metro area, highlighting a notable increase in employment figures for March 2025.

FloridaCommerce released employment data showing that the labor force in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area increased by 3,739, or 0.3%, in March 2025 compared to the previous year.

FloridaCommerce has released the employment data for the Pensacola metro area, showing an increase of 1,600 private sector jobs over the year by March 2025.

FloridaCommerce has released the employment data for March 2025, highlighting developments in the Southwest Florida region.

FloridaCommerce announced the allocation of $2 million for community rehabilitation projects in three Florida areas via the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida achieved a record 15.5% share of the U.S. domestic vacation market in 2024.

Today, FloridaCommerce announced a substantial award exceeding $10 million dedicated to long-term recovery from Hurricane Ian.

Florida has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Florida Ports Council, Assoporti, the Association of Italian Ports, and Assologistica, the Italian Association of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Florida has awarded over 7,800 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers under the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program, Governor Ron DeSantis announced in Ocala.

Florida has experienced significant growth in its manufacturing sector, recording the highest number of manufacturing jobs since 2002.

FloridaCommerce reports that the Jacksonville metro area experienced notable job growth over the year in February 2025, with a gain of 10,400 private sector jobs, marking a 1.4% increase.

FloridaCommerce has released data indicating a growth in employment figures for the Pensacola metro area.