Gulf Coast Dispatch

Celebrity Equinox has made history as the first Celebrity Cruises ship to dock at Port Canaveral, a major cruise hub in Central Florida.

Port Canaveral has expanded its fleet with the addition of the Caribbean Princess from Princess Cruises.

Port Tampa Bay, the largest and most diverse seaport in Florida, has significantly increased its economic impact on the region.

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SeaPort Manatee is enhancing its cargo-handling operations with the addition of two new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbor cranes.

PortMiami and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have reached an agreement approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

Preliminary figures for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, indicate that Port Everglades has achieved significant growth in cruise, cargo, and petroleum volumes, leading to record revenues.

As the year comes to a close, Florida's ports have reported significant achievements.

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.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bill H.R. 5103, known as "The Bipartisan Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES) Act," through a voice vote.

Vicky Lee Santana, a seasoned real estate professional, has been shaping her career around building relationships rather than just selling properties.

As auto insurance premiums continue to climb in Florida, many residents are struggling to keep up with the rising costs.

Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb S. Smith highlighted the significance of Farm-City Week as an opportunity for farm families to strengthen community ties and develop new relationships.

Today, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) released a statement regarding the passing of Harris Rosen, a prominent hotelier in Central Florida.

Closed sales of existing single-family homes in Florida reached 18,671 in October, marking a 5.6% decrease compared to the previous year.

Realtor Adam Gurske has carved a niche for himself in the real estate industry by focusing on empowering clients and fostering personal connections.

Beginning in February 2025, Ocean Network Express (ONE) will expand its East Coast 2 (EC2) container service to include the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT), establishing a direct link between Jacksonville and five Asian ports.

Port Panama City Port Director Alex King recently addressed the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the significant economic impact of Port Panama City.

Port Everglades marked the return of Crystal on November 9, as the cruise line resumed its winter homeport operations.