Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Fort Lauderdale area unemployment rate decreased to 2.3 percent in April 2023, down 0.4 percentage point from the April 2022 rate of 2.7 percent. The Fort Lauderdale area added 19,200 new …
Orlando, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Orlando area’s labor force was up 4.2 percent (+58,402) over the year in April 2023. The Orlando metro area gained the second-highest number of private sector jobs in April 2023 among all …
Pensacola, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Pensacola area’s labor force increased by 5,207 in April 2023, a 2.2 percent increase over the year. The Pensacola area’s private sector employment increased by 3,100 jobs, an increase of 1. …
Naples, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Southwest Florida area’s unemployment rates continue to drop over the year, despite the impacts of Hurricane Ian. The Fort Myers area, one of the most impacted areas by Hurricane Ian, saw a 0.2 …
Governor DeSantis Announces Tampa Area Gains Most Private Sector Jobs Among All Metro Areas Over The Year in April 2023 Tampa, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Tampa area gained the most private sector jobs among all metro areas over …
West Palm Beach, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the West Palm Beach area unemployment rate was 2.3 percent in April 2023, a 0.3 percentage point decrease from the April 2022 rate of 2.6 percent. The West Palm Beach area’s private sector …
Florida’s unemployment rate remains at a near record low 2.6 percent for the 4th consecutive month. Florida also saw the largest volume of visitors ever recorded in a single quarter between January and March of this year. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded more than $3.9 million to the City of Pensacola through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to facilitate infrastructure improvements at the Port of Pensacola. This award will spur economic …
Eligible Applicants Can Now Apply for Funding Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced $133 million in funding is available for broadband Internet projects in the second application cycle through the Broadband …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida reached a key milestone, awarding more than 2,000 bonuses through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. This program is designed to encourage Floridians to join the …
In Case You Missed It: The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Visits Communities Impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Leadership Visits Partners in Charlotte, DeSoto, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, …
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that $1.8 million in funding is available to eligible organizations and local governments for community planning and strategic economic development initiatives. $1.52 …
Tallahassee, FL – This week, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) celebrates National Small Business Week in Florida by recognizing the vital contributions of entrepreneurs and small business in their communities. Of Florida’s 529,072 …
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $1.5 Million to Accelerate Flood Recovery Efforts in Southeast Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 million in grant awards through the Florida Disaster …
** CONNECT is available Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ** Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that Disaster Unemployment …
Eligible Entities Can Apply Through June 1, 2023 Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the opening of the application period for Loan Program Administrators to apply for the Black Business Loan Program ( …
Tallahassee, Fla. – On Thursday, April 27, 2023, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), in partnership with 23 state of Florida agencies, hosted Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day at the Florida Capital. Nearly 700 school-aged children …
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will request a Major Disaster Declaration for Broward County due to the catastrophic impacts of unprecedented flooding in Southeast Florida. If granted by the White House, a Major Disaster …
As a member of the Florida community for more than a decade, Wawa is committed to providing support for our friends and neighbors during times of need. In response to severe weather situations across parts of South Florida, Wawa’s fuel team has been …
Tampa, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced that the Tampa area’s unemployment rate was at 2.6 percent in March 2023, down 0.2 percentage point from the rate of 2.8 percent a year ago. Tampa area private sector jobs were …
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