Gulf Coast Dispatch

Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged 33 individuals involved in a significant drug trafficking operation in Hillsborough County, Florida.

The Government Operations Subcommittee is set to review a bill on Thursday that could significantly alter Florida's citizen-led amendment process.

Marathon Strategies has reported that Florida's 2023 tort reform law has led to a reduction in the number and size of nuclear verdicts, effectively dropping Florida from second to seventh place in national rankings for jury awards exceeding $10...

Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) announced that a new report confirms Florida's 2023 tort reform law led to a steep decline in high-dollar jury awards.

The James Madison Institute (JMI) has announced the appointment of Brian Hickey as its new Vice President of Advancement.

Florida's Commissioner of Education, Manny Diaz, Jr., has unveiled the March selections for the Commissioner’s Book of the Month initiative.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced SpaceX's decision to expand its Starship operations in Florida.

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis addressed the joint legislative session in Tallahassee with his 2025 State of the State address.

Florida's rural counties are poised for significant economic growth, as they have outpaced non-rural areas in GDP expansion over the past five years.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is set to present draft materials for the Creek Ranch Wildlife Management Area's 10-year Land Management Plan.

Florida's educational landscape is poised for potential transformation as policymakers commence the 2025 Legislative Session.

The Florida Department of Education recently hosted its inaugural National Summit on School Safety in Tallahassee.

The James Madison Institute (JMI) has announced that former Florida Speaker of the House, Paul Renner, will join as a Scholar in Residence.

Marshal and Taylor Sewell from Levy County have been recognized as the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture award winners by the American Farm Bureau.

More than 350 grassroots members convened at the state Capitol on March 18 for Florida Farm Bureau's annual Farm Bureau Day.

Farm and ranch families across the United States contributed significantly to fighting hunger in 2024 through the Farm Bureau's "Harvest for All" program.

Florida is paying tribute to the late Senator Geraldine Thompson, a prominent figure in civil rights and voting rights advocacy.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved several rule changes for the 2025-26 hunting season.

At a recent meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved an amendment to the Manatee Protection Zones in Levy County.

Today, the Office of Statewide Prosecution under Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a significant legal outcome in the fight against drug trafficking.