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At the end of last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that almost $100 million has been awarded to 24 communities impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program.

Florida’s unemployment rate declined to 6.1% in December as the state’s policy of avoiding lockdowns helped keep the financial recovery in motion even as the COVID-19 pandemic grows. Some 614,000 Floridians remained jobless out of a work force of 10.14 million, a decline of nearly 40,000 from the month before. The U.S. unemployment rate was 6.7% in December. Statewide, private sector ...

Unemployment in the Sarasota-Manatee region fell back down to its October level in December, as the state economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The area’s unemployment rate was 4.7% in the last month of 2020, down a few percentage points from 5.1% in November. The rate was also 4.7% for both Sarasota and Manatee counties individually; Manatee’s rate was 5% in November and Sarasota’s was 4.8%.  Combined, the region had 17,054 people seeking work in December. Nonag...

With a flat calm Tarpon Basin at his back, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that the state Department of Economic Opportunity’s Rebuild Florida program is awarding Monroe County $16.7

Hurricane Irma relief money awarded to SWFL, state communities Published: January 22, 2021 10:31 AM EST Updated: January 22, 2021 3:31 PM EST Recommended Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Key Largo at the Murray Nelson Government Center Friday. DeSantis announced nearly $100 million will be awarded to 24 Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Irma through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program. It includes areas of Southwest...

Governor announces $100 million for Hurricane Irma recovery Money set to go to 24 communities across Florida Updated:  Tags:  Gov. Ron DeSantis during a press conference in Key Largo. (Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) KEY LARGO, .Fla – Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $100 million in investments for infrastructure and hardening projects to protect Florida communities against future hurricanes. DeSantis made the announcement on Friday at the Murray Nelson Government Center ...

Floridians navigating the state's unemployment maze often look to lawmakers for help and are hoping to see results come from the upcoming legislative session.

Lawmakers announce bill to fix Floridas broken unemployment system Weve decided to take action, State Sen. Bobby Powell says Lawmakers announce bill to fix Floridas broken unemployment system and last updated 2021-01-12 18:30:49-05 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Lawmakers have filed a bill they hope will help fix the states broken unemployment system. For months people have complained as the current system struggles to meet demand. Small payments, slow approval, and crashing websites have ...

Jan 8, 2021 5:22 PM Tallahassee, FL - Governor Ron DeSantis announces an expansion to the lending guidelines of a fund aimed at "enhancing the diversification and resiliency of Florida’s economy." Per a release from the Gov. DeSantis office, these guideline changes to the Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund will help businesses by offering higher funding levels at below market interest rates. Furthermore, the changes will expand the funds availability to Florida businesses. Be...

A new pandemic response committee will convene for the first time Jan. 14, with the failure of Floridas unemployment system as a top priority.