Florida sees huge jump in new unemployment claims
After about a month of falling first-time unemployment claims, Florida saw a wild spike in filings for the…
Florida Chamber, FloridaCommerce unveil Top 32 in ‘Coolest Thing Made in Florida’ competition
Public voting is underway to determine the next round of products competing for the title of Florida’s coolest…
Florida: Diversified Growth – Business Facilities Magazine
By Anne CosgroveFrom the May/June 2026 Issue Recognized for its population growth, tourism industry, and favorable tax environment,…
Florida first-time jobless filings drop in late May
Initial unemployment claims in Florida fell slightly for the week ending May 23. There were 5,805 new filings…
Department of Labor figures show third straight week of declining new jobless claims in Florida
New unemployment claims have been falling in Florida for three straight weeks. The latest U.S. Department of Labor…
Jacksonville Bold for 5.6.26: Ooh, that smell
Even though Jacksonville got rid of its smelly paper mills in the 1990s and sits right by the…
FloridaCommerce staging emergency help sessions for jobless Spirit Airlines workers in Central Florida
The emergency relief events for Orlando area Spirit employees come after helping workers in South Florida. Following two…
Florida initial jobless claims decline for second week in a row
Florida’s decrease in new claims was in the same direction as the national trend, which saw a more…
Delilah app aims to simplify legislation, boost civic engagement
Each year, I highlight a Florida-based startup or tech company doing something different. This column began when my…
Initial unemployment claims in Florida drop for week ending Feb. 28
There was nearly a 10% increase in new jobless filings across America in the weekly report. New jobless…
Florida initial jobless claims decrease by more than 800 for week ending Jan. 17
Last week’s decrease in new unmployment filings comes as the jobless rate climbs to 4.3%. The number of…
Florida initial unemployment claims show sharp spike for week ending Jan. 10
As the busy holiday season gets further in the rearview mirror, new jobless claims in Florida are spiking…