Tag: unemployment
Can Florida’s Business Economy Bounce Back in 2021?
Florida's housing market saw more overall sales, higher median prices, and even an increase in listings state-wide. In 2020, sales were up by 27%...
$1.4B in emergency federal rental assistance headed to Florida
By Jason Schaumburg | The Center Square
Florida is in line to receive $1.4 billion in federal COVID-19 emergency rental assistance, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday.
The...
Florida TaxWatch: Pandemic uncertainty shades ‘cautiously optimistic’ 2021 outlook
Florida’s unemployment rate will fall to 5.5% in 2021, the forecast said, down from a pandemic peak of 13.8% in April but about 2...
New report: Florida ranks #46 for college graduates during COVID
Report also indicates the best place to work during the pandemic
By Trevor Wheelwright, Business.org
If you’re a bit confused about starting your career or trying...
Unemployed Floridians to see $300 weekly benefits boost as soon as...
By John Haughey | The Center Square
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) received federal approval to begin paying the...
Rep. Murphy hosts telephone town hall Q & A for Seminole...
From the Office of U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, District 7
U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy will be hosting two Telephone Town Halls to discuss the federal...
Goodwill hosts free August webinar series for job seekers
From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida
Throughout the month of August, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida will host a free webinar series for local job seekers....
2 hospitals in Seminole Co. offer hotline to help individuals and...
Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford and Oviedo Medical Center are among four hospitals in Central Florida offering hotline
From HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division...
DeSantis can’t escape unemployment questioning during Orlando stop
By John Haughey | The Center Square
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited downtown Orlando on Monday to celebrate the accelerated opening of five new ramps for...
Goodwill reopens select stores and Donation Xpress Centers, including Lake Mary,...
Nonprofit’s services needed as COVID-19 fuels unemployment
From Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Newsroom
As of Friday, May 8, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida has reopened six of...