Gulf Coast Dispatch

Port Tampa Bay, the largest and most diverse seaport in Florida, has significantly increased its economic impact on the region.

Florida's commitment to maintaining high standards and accountability in education has positioned it as a national leader.

Canaveral Port Authority CEO Capt.

SeaPort Manatee is enhancing its cargo-handling operations with the addition of two new Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 mobile harbor cranes.

PortMiami and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) have reached an agreement approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners.

Preliminary figures for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, indicate that Port Everglades has achieved significant growth in cruise, cargo, and petroleum volumes, leading to record revenues.

As the year comes to a close, Florida's ports have reported significant achievements.

Port partner Arcadia Cold has inaugurated a new cold storage facility in Jacksonville, marking the latest addition to the region's infrastructure aimed at meeting increasing consumer demand for frozen and chilled food.

JAXPORT is set to expand its global connections in 2025, following the dissolution of the 2M Alliance.

Steve Johnson, Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission, expressed optimism about the future of the citrus industry despite its challenges over the past two decades.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the annual Battle of the Bulge Day proclamation.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the closure of the recreational harvest of lane snapper in Florida Gulf state waters.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced appointments to the Construction Industry Licensing Board.

The Florida Chamber Foundation has commended the state for its efforts in reducing childhood poverty.

At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify the recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced appointments to the Commission for Independent Education.

At its December meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule to modify recreational regulations for gag and black grouper.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officer Matthew Pietroburgo has been awarded the 2024 Shikar-Safari Officer of the Year award.

The Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) in Tallahassee, Florida, has issued a reminder to associated persons of investment advisers about the upcoming deadline for completing continuing education requirements.