Gulf Coast Dispatch

Governor Ron DeSantis, along with Kevin Guthrie, Executive Director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), addressed state preparedness measures at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, Florida.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie provided updates on the state's preparedness for an incoming winter storm.

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has released a proclamation addressing the recent North Florida Winter Storm.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement has been recommended for accreditation by the North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.

Today, a significant settlement was announced involving Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR), in collaboration with a task force of state securities regulators and the United States...

The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has issued a reminder for residents and visitors to observe cold weather safety measures as a strong cold front is forecasted to bring the lowest temperatures of this winter season across North...

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis have established the Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor.

The State Board of Education in Florida has approved a new list of general education courses for the state's 28 colleges.

The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida have announced the 2025 Black History Month student art and essay contests, themed "Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success."

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a public hearing to collect input on proposed changes to manatee protection zones in Levy County.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) celebrated the grand opening of the new Harter Pier at Lake Montgomery Fish Management Area on January 10.

FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of $3.1 million in funding to support transitional housing for veterans and individuals recovering from substance use disorders through the Recovery Housing Program (RHP).

Recently, the FloridaCommerce Office of Military and Defense and the Florida Defense Support Commission released two reports: the Florida Defense Industry Economic Impact Analysis and the Florida Military and Defense Economic Impact Summary.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that over 500,000 students are now participating in the state's school choice scholarship program.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has launched an upgraded TrophyCatch website, aiming to provide anglers with a more user-friendly platform for tracking and sharing their trophy bass catches.

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating human trafficking in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, observed on January 11, 2025.

As the citrus industry enters a significant year, Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC), reflects on its progress and future challenges.

Florida's high school graduation rate has reached a new milestone, with the 2023-2024 academic year recording an 89.7 percent rate.

For years, waterway users in Florida have relied on multiple sources to plan and navigate safely.

The Florida Department of Education has allocated over $24 million through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP) to enhance workforce development programs.