Florida's agricultural industry will be prominently featured at the upcoming 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, scheduled from October 15 to 17. The Sunbelt Ag Expo is a significant agricultural tradeshow that attracts over 80,000 attendees annually and is recognized as "North America's Premier Farm Show." This event includes various agriculture exhibits, contests, educational opportunities, and entertainment.

The Florida Ports Council is closely monitoring the ongoing strike by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and its potential impact on Floridians. The strike, stemming from a lack of agreement between the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), affects several key ports in Florida.

On September 29, 2024, under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) filed Emergency Order 2024-08 to streamline Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and remove barriers for businesses affected by the storm.

Hurricane Helene made landfall last week as a major hurricane, resulting in power outages and flooding in the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency, and FEMA activated the State Emergency Operations Center.