Gulf Coast Dispatch

Maersk has unveiled plans to introduce a new weekly container service linking Port Tampa Bay with Cartagena, Colombia.

Most residents of Florida may not be fully aware of the crucial role played by the state's seaports in maintaining the flow of goods and supplies.

The Port of Palm Beach has been awarded a Lighthouse Award by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) for its outstanding administrative practices, particularly in relation to its revamped Summer Internship Program.

Rooms To Go is set to receive the Captain James McKay Port Achievement Award at this year's Anchor Ball on December 7, 2024.

The Port of Pensacola has shown resilience in a fluctuating shipping market, maintaining solid cargo activity throughout the fiscal year despite global supply chain challenges.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a change in port rotation for two of its services, bringing Port Everglades back as a weekly call starting in November.

Port Everglades has surpassed its previous record for cruise passengers, with an estimated 4,010,919 individuals embarking and disembarking during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.

Port Canaveral recently welcomed the Disney Treasure, the newest addition to Disney Cruise Line's fleet, as its third homeport vessel.

PortMiami has set a new record for cruise passenger numbers, reaching 8,233,056 travelers in Fiscal Year 2024.

Port Tampa Bay is set to receive $1.8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Environmental Quality’s Clean Ports Program.

Rock The Country, a prominent two-day music festival, will return to Ocala, Florida on May 9-10, 2025.

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has announced the passing of Koko Okano, a former Quality Improvement & Research Analyst, who contributed over 25 years to enhancing long-term care in Florida.

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) collaborated with Dream Flights in Tallahassee to offer local veterans complimentary flights in restored World War II-era biplanes.

Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has announced the members of its 2025 Florida Leaders class.

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) collaborated with Dream Flights to honor seven veterans in Miami by providing them with complimentary flights in restored World War II-era biplanes.

The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) has honored Deputy Secretary Kim Smoak of the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) with the 2024 Champion for the Elderly Award.

FEMA has activated the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for residents in 52 Florida counties and members of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians affected by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton.

Realtor Aminta Goynes has established a notable career in real estate, marked by her dedication to service and community.

In September 2024, Florida's housing market saw a decline in closed sales of existing single-family homes and condo-townhouse units compared to the previous year. According to data from the Florida Realtors Research Department, in collaboration with local Realtor boards and associations, closed sales for single-family homes totaled 18,721, marking a 12.3% decrease from September 2023. Condo-townhouse sales also fell by 20.7%, totaling 6,655.

Florida's seaports have demonstrated resilience in the face of recent challenges, including two hurricanes and a port worker strike. In the past month, these events tested the ports' capabilities, but effective leadership across 16 public ports enabled swift recovery and continuation of their critical role in Florida's supply chain.