Priority Ambulance Launches Sunstate Ambulance in Florida

Source: Priority Ambulance

KNOXVILLE, TN/PANAMA CITY, FL—Priority Ambulance, a provider of medical transportation, announced March 17, 2026, the launch of Sunstate Ambulance, a new community-focused medical transportation provider headquartered in Panama City, Florida. The company will begin operations in April 2026, providing interfacility medical transports throughout Bay County, supporting hospitals and healthcare facilities with safe, and reliable patient transfers.

Operating under the tagline “Florida’s Brightest in Community-Focused Care,” Sunstate Ambulance is dedicated to delivering compassionate, professional, and clinically excellent service across the region. At launch, services will focus exclusively on scheduled and unscheduled interfacility transports, ensuring patients move seamlessly between hospitals, specialty centers, rehabilitation facilities, residences, and other health care providers.

As part of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, Sunstate Ambulance combines the strength and resources of a national organization with a strong local presence. The Priority network includes 20 respected ambulance brands operating across 14 states, providing operational depth, clinical oversight, compliance infrastructure, and financial stability that support high-quality local care.

“Sunstate Ambulance reflects our continued commitment to building strong, locally focused operations supported by national expertise,” said Phil Koster, COO of Priority Ambulance. “We are proud to establish a presence in Bay County and look forward to supporting area hospitals and healthcare partners with dependable, patient-centered medical transportation.”

Sunstate Ambulance is grounded in a culture of trust, respect, and readiness. The company emphasizes team member development, safety, and ongoing clinical training to ensure every transport is handled with professionalism and compassion. By investing in its workforce and fostering a supportive environment, Sunstate aims to create a workplace where caregivers feel valued, enabling them to deliver the highest level of care.

“Every transport represents more than a ride,” said Brandon Waldorff, operations manager for Sunstate Ambulance. “It is an opportunity to care for a neighbor, support a health care partner, and contribute to a stronger, healthier Florida.”

Sunstate Ambulance will serve Bay County at launch, with potential for thoughtful growth in other Florida communities as partnerships develop.

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