Gulf Coast Dispatch

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced that the 2025 recreational gag grouper season for Gulf state waters will be open from September 1 to September 14.

Today, FloridaCommerce announced the availability of $22 million in funding for rural communities in Florida through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).

Today, FloridaCommerce announced the availability of more than $970 million in funding for the Office of Broadband's BEAD Deployment program.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced a significant agreement between the State of Florida and the U.S. Department of the Army to expedite the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).

FloridaCommerce has announced a notable increase in private sector employment in the West Palm Beach metro area.

FloridaCommerce has announced that the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area saw an increase of 2,100 jobs in the education and health services sector over the past year as of June 2025.

Florida's private sector employment has seen a significant increase, with 128,100 jobs added over the year as of June 2025.

The Volunteer Florida Foundation has announced the launch of the Rural Community Assets Fund (RCAF) grant program for fiscal year 2025–2026.

Orlando, Fla., July 17, 2025 – Mark Harrison has been named the 2026 Florida Teacher of the Year by Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a special recognition as part of the Florida Fish Art Contest.

Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in the coastal waters from Broward to Pasco counties were required to be removed by July 10.

This spring, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) completed a revegetation project on Lake Okeechobee.

The Florida Veterans Foundation (FVF) has announced the continuation of its Veterans Dental Program into 2026.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents in Florida affected by severe storms and tornadoes on June 25.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Law Enforcement Officer Wil Raker has certified a new state record for spotted bass.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is set to present draft materials for the Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA) 10-year Land Management Plan at a public hearing in Monroe County on Tuesday, August 12.

The 2025 recreational bay scallop season in the Pasco Zone is set to commence on July 10 and will continue until August 18.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the school grades for the 2024-25 academic year, highlighting improvements in K-12 school performance across Florida.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has confirmed a new state record tie for the flier fish, a native game fish in Florida.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued a reminder for beachgoers this holiday weekend to be mindful of nesting sea turtles, shorebirds, seabirds, and wading birds.