Gulf Coast Dispatch

The Florida Attorney General’s Office has filed criminal charges against Charles and Kristin Black, pool contractors accused of defrauding hundreds of Floridians.

FloridaCommerce has reported a gain of 8,500 private sector jobs in the Fort Lauderdale area over the year ending December 2024.

FloridaCommerce has reported an increase in private sector employment in the Pensacola metro area, with 2,500 jobs added over the year by December 2024.

The State of Florida has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan to enhance cooperation in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

FloridaCommerce has allocated over $8 million to 13 small cities in Florida through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The Florida Attorney General's Office has announced a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, marking a significant development in addressing the opioid crisis.

The Florida Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force has published its third consensus document, highlighting progress in addressing red tide challenges.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is set to hold a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to manatee protection zones in Levy County.

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) has expressed support for President Trump's recent actions to reverse policies established by the previous administration.

Residents in North Florida are experiencing icy conditions as precipitation has frozen over, creating slick roads.

FloridaCommerce has announced the availability of disaster flexibilities to existing funding for eight Community Action Agencies (CAAs) impacted by the Gulf Winter Weather System.

Icy conditions have taken hold in North Florida as a significant winter weather system impacts the region.

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) has expressed support for Representative Harriet Hageman's introduction of the Regulatory Cooling Off Act.

Cruise passengers at the Port of Palm Beach now experience a more streamlined process thanks to new facial recognition technology and self-parking facilities.

Steven Shelton has been appointed as the Vice President of Facilities Optimization at the Canaveral Port Authority.

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.

Port of Pensacola Director Clark Merritt has stepped down from his position.

Port Canaveral has been recognized as the "Best Cruise Homeport" for the fifth time in the annual Cruise Hive Awards.

Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn has been elected as the chairman of the Manatee County Port Authority.

Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Venezia has arrived at Port Canaveral, marking a milestone as the 16th ship to be homeported at the world's second busiest cruise port.