Gulf Coast Dispatch

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Miami metro area led all metropolitan regions in private sector job growth for November 2024, adding 21,700 jobs, a 1.8% increase over the year.

Florida Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. has announced the selected books for December as part of the Commissioner’s Book of the Month initiative.

FloridaCommerce has reported a rise in private sector employment in the West Palm Beach metro area, with an increase of 7,800 jobs over the past year as of November 2024.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of 63 individuals to Florida's Judicial Nominating Commissions.

FloridaCommerce has reported the addition of 60,100 private sector jobs in Florida during November 2024.

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Orlando area experienced significant growth in private sector employment over the year in November 2024.

FloridaCommerce has released employment data for November 2024, indicating an increase in private sector jobs in the Naples and Ft.

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Tampa metropolitan area experienced significant growth in private sector employment over the past year.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of John Evans to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a temporary prohibition on the possession and harvest of Suwannee bass in the Wakulla River and its tributaries.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Jonathan Satter and Tina Vidal-Duart to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a public meeting to discuss management activities at Lake Istokpoga.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a significant year for the Florida Saltwater Fishing State Records, following the introduction of three new categories in January: Adult and Youth Length and Youth All Tackle.

On December 15, 2024, Sergeant Elio Diaz was shot during a traffic stop and later died at the hospital.

FloridaCommerce has outlined its achievements for 2024, focusing on economic development under Governor Ron DeSantis.

FloridaCommerce has extended the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications for those affected by Hurricane Milton.

FloridaCommerce has announced an extension for the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of George Heisel and the reappointment of Carlos Duart to the Florida International University Board of Trustees.

Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the University of Florida (UF) announced a significant development in public safety messaging with the launch of the first BEACON site at WUFT-FM in Gainesville.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 176 additional schools in Florida have been awarded the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their support of military families.