According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), with their January 2025 report, about 5.5 million Americans were unemployed but wanted a job, with many
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Federal budget cuts hit South Florida’s national parks
Federal budget cuts are taking a toll on South Florida’s national parks, resulting in staff reductions and raising concerns about the visitor experience. The cuts
South Florida federal employees face job uncertainty after paycheck justification demand
Federal employees across South Florida, including Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), are expressing deep concern over their job security
Miami-Dade unemployment rate in November again lowest in Florida at 2.4%
TALLAHASSEE — Miami-Dade County continues to have the state’s lowest unemployment rate in November at 2.4%, much better than the 3.4% state figure and the 4.2%
Florida jobless claims lowest since Hurricane Helene in September
CBS News Miami Live TALLAHASSEE – Unemployment claims in Florida dipped last week to the lowest number since around the time Hurricane Helene hit the
Broward man pleads guilty to $1 million in COVID-19 relief fraud
FORT LAUDERDALE – A 24-year-old Broward County man pleaded guilty to committing bank fraud and identity theft as a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than
Miami-Dade unemployment rate in October was the lowest in Florida at 2.2%
TALLAHASSEE – Miami-Dade County had the state’s lowest unemployment rate in October at 2.2%, much better than the 3.3% state figure and the 4.1% national
Florida jobless claims dip after post-storm increases
CBS News Miami Live TALLAHASSEE – Unemployment claims in Florida reverted to a more-normal pace after two hurricanes created brief increases. The U.S. Department of
Florida jobless claims dip after post-Hurricane Milton jump
CBS News Miami Live TALLAHASSEE – The number of unemployment claims in Florida dipped last week after an increase following Hurricane Milton. The U.S. Department
Florida’s jobless statements stay minimal
CBS Information Miami Stay TALLAHASSEE – The range of to start with-time unemployment promises in Florida remained fairly reduced past 7 days, after three months