Gulf Coast Dispatch

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is urging residents and visitors in Florida to exercise caution as alligators become more active across the state.

Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged two individuals, Ron Alexis Wilson and Johnon Christopher Hughes, with trafficking fentanyl and conspiracy to traffic fentanyl in North Florida.

Today, Attorney General James Uthmeier introduced Missy's Law in response to the murder of a five-year-old girl in Tallahassee.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the annual Korean War Remembrance Day Proclamation in Tallahassee, marking the start of the Korean War in 1950.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is organizing two public workshops to discuss proposed rule changes aimed at protecting bonefish in a pre-spawning aggregation site within Biscayne National Park.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that state offices will be closed on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Closed sales of existing single-family homes in Florida reached 24,756 in May, marking a 5.7% decrease compared to the previous year.

Attorney General James Uthmeier and U.S. Marshal William Berger have announced the successful rescue of 60 missing children in Central Florida.

Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced the arrest of David McKeown, a sixth-grade teacher at UBIC Academy in Holly Hill.

Florida's legislative leaders have agreed on a budget plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes a significant investment in the state's citrus industry.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is organizing public workshops to discuss potential rule changes for lane snapper in Gulf state waters.

The Federal Reserve continues to navigate the economic landscape with its dual mandate of maintaining price stability and achieving maximum employment.

Daniel Maguire of Realty One Group said that insurance rates in Southwest Florida are decreasing by 15-20% compared to last year, providing better affordability and new opportunities for homeowners and buyers.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has provided an update on its ongoing efforts to restore fish and wildlife habitats at Lake George, located in Volusia and Putnam counties.

Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has announced that its Secretary, Isis Fernandez, has been chosen by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a future leader in long term and post-acute care.

On the final day of a trade mission to Paris, Florida's delegation conducted meetings with existing and potential investors.

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Orlando metro area led all metro areas in the state by gaining the highest number of private sector jobs over the year in May 2025.

FloridaCommerce has released employment data for the West Palm Beach area, indicating a gain of 7,900 private sector jobs over the year in May 2025.

FloridaCommerce has released employment data for May 2025, revealing developments in the Southwest Florida region.

The 2025 Florida Python Challenge is set to begin in July, offering participants a chance to contribute to the removal of invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades.