Former Spirit Airlines workers hit Broward job fair months after carrier’s shutdown: “I’ve heard the word ghost a lot”
It’s been nearly four months since Spirit Airlines shut down all operations, leaving thousands in Broward County without…
Northeast Florida jobless rate climbs to 4.9% in July; Florida adds about 41,000 jobs year over year
FLORIDA – The unemployment rate in Northeast Florida rose to 4.9% in July 2026, according to a Florida…
‘It’s emotionally draining’: Black women face uncertainty in South Florida’s job market | Business
For Shirley, looking for work has become a job of its own. The South Florida woman, who declined…
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…
The Scoop: Fri. July 17, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The ICE officer who killed a man in Maine had a history of violence and mental health concerns…
US jobless claims dipped modestly to 215,000 last week
By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dipped…
Gen Z in Florida is using AI to navigate weaker labor market
Gen Z is inheriting a tough job market in Florida. The state’s unemployment is outpacing the national average.…
Job fair for Spirit Airlines employees being held at Miami International Airport on Thursday
A job fair will be held at Miami International Airport on Thursday for Spirit Airlines employees who suddenly…
Orlando job events to help former Spirit Airlines employees
ORLANDO, Fla. — Former Spirit Airlines employees are invited to attend two events to help them find their next…
Florida’s unemployment rate rises above national average, but economist calls it temporary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida’s unemployment rate has risen to 4.5% above the national average…
Hiring slows as Central Florida job seekers face tougher search
ORLANDO, Fla. – Landing a job right now isn’t as easy as it sounds. Across Central Florida, hundreds…
Committee moves to make it harder to access Florida’s already challenging unemployment system
Florida’s notoriously challenging unemployment insurance program may become even more difficult for individuals to navigate if legislation that…