Gulf Coast Dispatch

Port partner Arcadia Cold has inaugurated a new cold storage facility in Jacksonville, marking the latest addition to the region's infrastructure aimed at meeting increasing consumer demand for frozen and chilled food.

JAXPORT is set to expand its global connections in 2025, following the dissolution of the 2M Alliance.

Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, expressed optimism about the future of the citrus industry despite its challenges over the past two decades.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the annual Battle of the Bulge Day proclamation.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the closure of the recreational harvest of lane snapper in Florida Gulf state waters.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced appointments to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

The Florida Chamber Foundation has commended the state for its efforts in reducing childhood poverty.

At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify the recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced appointments to the Commission for Independent Education.

At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify recreational regulations for gag and black grouper.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Matthew Pietroburgo has been awarded the 2024 Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year award.

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) in Tallahassee, Florida, has issued a reminder to associated persons of investment advisers about the upcoming deadline for completing continuing education requirements.

Florida gained a net total of 126,000 residents from other states in 2023, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation's latest State-to-State Population Migration Report.

Florida's 30 Presidential Electors are set to convene in the Florida Senate Chambers at The Capitol in Tallahassee.

Attorney General Ashley Moody's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged Lourdes Rodriguez with organized retail theft in Central and South Florida.

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has approved two new projects aimed at accelerating the flow of clean water southward, a priority for the region.

Florida TaxWatch has released a report titled "More Than A Store: The Fiscal and Economic Impacts of Goodwill in Florida," highlighting the significant economic contributions made by Goodwill's operations across the state.

The Department of Children and Families has announced Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) locations for residents of Columbia, DeSoto, Lake, Lee, and Manatee counties.

On National App Day, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has urged residents to utilize the Florida Crime Stoppers App to aid law enforcement in tackling crime.