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Now is a good time to be looking for a job in Florida. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in August was 3.7%- lower than the US unemployment rate of 3.9%
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A company that develops treatments for rare diseases may build a new manufacturing plant in Orlando. Has more on the new plant, which would bring jobs and substantial investment to the city.
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Community leaders met to discuss the challenges still facing Puerto Rican and Virgins Island families displaced by hurricane Irma. For many, finding a job is at the top of this list.
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A national small business association is the latest to endorse Gov. Rick Scott in his Senate Race. The group was one of the first to endorse him for governor.
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Hurricane Irma essentially shut down Florida's economy during a very important week in September, says 90.7's economic analyst Hank Fishkind. But is Irma's drastic effect on Florida's job numbers a cause for concern?
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Four central Florida educational institutions received approval this week from the State Board of Education to offer Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing. Valencia College, Seminole State College of Florida, Lake-Sumter State College, and Eastern Florida State College will begin offering the programs next fall in order to meet a shortage of nurses across the region.
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The Department of Economic Opportunity believes it needs access to the state driver’s license database to stop reemployment assistance fraud. State House lawmakers are one step closer to giving it to the agency as part of a bill filed by a central Florida Republican.
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The multinational accounting and consulting firm Deloitte is one of the latest companies with plans to bring jobs to the Orlando area. The firm has announced it will be hiring for 850 information technology positions. This marks a growing trend of competitive firms looking to establish a presence in the region, according to Dave Porter, Senior Vice President of Business Development with the Orlando Economic Development Commission.
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A visit to Daytona Beach Tuesday from democratic vice presidential pick Tim Kaine drew democrats, republicans, and unaffiliated from across central Florida. Jobs were the focus of his speech in a part of the state looking to attract more businesses.
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Florida's latest jobs report contains good news. Employment is up, and central Florida is leading the way.