Gulf Coast Dispatch

A recent court decision to vacate the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) methodology rule, along with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement to discontinue the Farm Labor Survey, is expected to impact wage-setting processes...

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has been awarded a $224,166 grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to address preventable rehospitalizations in Florida’s skilled nursing centers.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local 1408 Scholarship Fund has awarded $80,000 in scholarships to 34 local high school seniors and college students at a ceremony held at Edward Waters University.

Great Lakes East (GLE), a breakbulk cargo carrier, has moved its Florida operations to Port Canaveral.

Tideworks Technology Inc. has completed the deployment of its Traffic Control equipment execution system at Florida International Terminal (FIT), which operates at Port Everglades in South Florida.

The Port of Pensacola is in talks to establish an inland port north of downtown, with the city preparing a grant proposal for Triumph Gulf Coast to acquire land for the project.

The Port of Palm Beach has entered into a lease agreement with Thalle Construction Company and SAB Solutions, aimed at increasing the port’s inbound cargo activity.

Port Panama City is set to improve its container yard, supported by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Port Canaveral has opened a new camp store at Jetty Park, marking the first step in a series of planned improvements for the popular recreation area.

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, made its first arrival at Port Canaveral on August 9.

Several Florida ports have been recognized by Logistics Management magazine’s annual Quest for Quality Awards, highlighting service excellence in the logistics and transportation sector.

A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held in Miami for a new Phytosanitary Treatment and Cold Chain Processing Facility.

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of North Florida is launching an International Trade Certificate Program this fall.

Closed sales of existing single-family homes in Florida reached 22,707 in July, marking a 2.8% decrease compared to the same month last year.

Florida’s seaports are undergoing significant improvement projects aimed at supporting economic growth and increasing competitiveness.

JAXPORT, located along the St. Johns River, is recognized as Florida’s largest container port by volume and is among the top U.S. ports for vehicle handling and breakbulk cargo.

Florida Realtors has been named one of Florida’s Best Companies to Work For for the fourth consecutive year, according to an announcement from the organization.

A new initiative aimed at gathering public perceptions and input about the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has been launched by the PIE Center.

The Florida citrus industry has received significant financial support in 2025, with nearly $140 million allocated during the recent legislative session.

The Florida Realtors 2025 Convention & Trade Expo is scheduled to take place, offering a range of educational sessions and networking opportunities for real estate professionals.