Gulf Coast Dispatch

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $383 million contract modification for the development of the next generation Trident II Strategic Weapons System (SWS) D5 missile.

As the world approaches five years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Orange Juice reflects on its timely tagline "The Original Wellness Drink," launched in early January 2020.

Twenty veterans from Florida were inducted into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame on February 7, 2025, during a ceremony in Tallahassee.

Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled his 2025-26 budget recommendations, emphasizing Florida's commitment to fish and wildlife conservation.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the 2025 budget, which prioritizes funding for Florida's veteran community through the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA).

Today, the Florida Department of Education and Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. expressed their appreciation for Governor Ron DeSantis' ongoing commitment to education funding in Florida.

Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) emphasized Governor Ron DeSantis' dedication to emergency preparedness and disaster management through the Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget.

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has designated February 3-7, 2025, as Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Secretary, Melanie S. Griffin, has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' fiscal year 2025-2026 budget recommendations.

Governor Ron DeSantis is focusing on Florida's aging population with his proposed Focus on Fiscal Responsibility budget.

FloridaCommerce has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget.

The life of a Florida Army National Guardsman and an elderly Florida citizen changed significantly on August 13, 2024.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced two virtual public meetings to discuss updates to the rule language concerning bass taxonomy.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is set to carry out aquatic plant control in parts of Lake Tohopekaliga during the week starting February 3, weather conditions permitting.

The Florida Department of Education has reported positive mid-year progress monitoring results, indicating continued student success under the state's progress monitoring assessments.

Florida has been recognized as the leading state for education freedom, according to the ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50 State Guide to Parental Empowerment.

The Florida citrus industry, a vital part of the state's agriculture and identity, faces ongoing challenges.

This past weekend, the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) hosted 420 middle and high school students from 72 schools nationwide for The Great Debate: Florida’s National Civics and Debate Championship (NCDC) in Orlando.

FloridaCommerce has reported an increase in private sector employment for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers and Naples metro areas in December 2024.

FloridaCommerce has reported a rise in Florida's private employment, with an increase of 17,900 jobs in December 2024.