Florida Politics6d
Department of Labor: Jobless claims see slight uptick in Florida after weeks of declines
The stable picture regarding new unemployment filings in the state reflects the general unemployment rate, which has held ...
Florida's labor force grew to 11.1M in January
According to federal data, Florida's labor force swelled to more than 11.1 million with 113,600 new jobs in January.
Florida's January unemployment rate at 3.5 Percent
The national unemployment rate in February was 4.1 percent, up from 4 percent in January. Florida will release a February ...
Gulfshore Business7h
SWFL labor force increases by 3K in January
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area labor force was up 2,070, or 0.6%, over the year, while the Naples metro area labor ...
islandernews.com10h
Florida’s booming job market hits 11.1 million workers, Miami leads the State
While the nation is preparing for a possible recession, Florida's economy is gaining momentum, as the state added 430,800 new ...
Work for less than minimum wage? How Florida SB 676 would make it an option
SB 676 would allow people applying for certain jobs to check a box saying they'd take less than minimum wage. Critics say ...
Space Coast Daily2d
Florida’s Labor Force Surpasses 11.1 Million in January 2025, Adding Over 113,600 Jobs
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s labor force exceeded 11.1 million in January 2025, reinforcing the state’s economic strength. Job growth continued across most major industries, including ...
Florida jobless rate rises to 3.5% in January, Orlando area tied for 2nd lowest in state
The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford and Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin regions were tied for second-lowest rate at 3.6 percent ...
Trump Administration Quietly Lifted Ban on Dominican Sugar Company Over Forced Labor
Labor groups said working conditions had not changed enough to warrant the removal. The company is partly owned by donors to President Trump.
Unemployment claims in Florida declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...
Jacksonville Daily Record2d
Northeast Florida unemployment ticks up; manufacturing shows ‘holding pattern’
A Purchasing Manager’s Index derived from the survey stood at 50 in February. That “indicates a holding pattern, with no ...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to ...