Gulf Coast Dispatch

Port Canaveral, a key seaport in Florida, is committing over $500 million to enhance its facilities and operations.

Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced charges against 19 individuals involved in a drug trafficking organization operating in Central Florida.

Port Canaveral has welcomed Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship, the Norwegian Aqua, which will be operating seasonal week-long cruises from its new homeport to destinations in the Caribbean and Bahamas.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, in collaboration with PortMiami and the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority (MDIA), has announced the winners of MDIA’s third Public Innovation Challenge.

The Florida Legislature concluded its 2025 session with an agreement to extend into May, solely to address the unfinished budget.

Port Tampa Bay is recognized as Florida's largest and most diversified seaport, serving as a significant economic driver in West Central Florida.

Florida is positioning itself as a significant player in international trade, leveraging its advanced deep-water port infrastructure and excellent connectivity via road, rail, and air.

Broward County's Port Everglades has marked a significant milestone by welcoming its first cargo ship powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG).

U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, has introduced the Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act (MFTPA) with several colleagues.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the launch of the newly redesigned Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail website.

The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) has expressed support for the House Ways and Means Committee's recent efforts to advance a legislative package known as the "Big, Beautiful Bill."

Evan Power, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, said that John Morgan, founder of Morgan & Morgan, cannot rebrand what he described as failed socialist ideas and expect voters in Florida to embrace them.

FloridaCommerce has reported that the education and health services sector in the West Palm Beach metro area added 6,200 jobs over the year as of April 2025.

FloridaCommerce has reported that the Orlando metro area experienced the largest increase in private sector jobs among all metro areas in April 2025.

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is taking proactive steps to support businesses and consumers as the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches.

With the 2024-25 harvest season nearing its end, preparations for next year's crop are underway.

FloridaCommerce has released the employment data for April 2025, revealing that the Tampa metro area saw an increase of 10,300 jobs in the private sector over the year.

FloridaCommerce has announced that the Naples-Marco Island metro area experienced the fastest job growth rate in manufacturing among all metro areas in April 2025.

FloridaCommerce has reported a notable increase in employment figures for the Fort Lauderdale metro area.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, an event aimed at raising awareness about nonnative species and removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem.