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Florida enjoys solid level of post-COVID-19 job growth

By Karla Florez | Nov 2, 2021

Florida’s economy continues to show signs of improvement as the state records an additional .01% decrease in unemployment in September, down from 5% to 4.9%.

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DeSantis ensures that 'Florida’s economy continues to provide opportunities'

By Karla Florez | Oct 7, 2021

As Florida continues to celebrate its economic recovery -- one of the most significant in the country -- Gov. Ron Desantis has received much of the praise for the state’s prompt restoration.

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Eagle: 'Positive sign shows Floridians are returning to work'

By Karla Florez | Oct 2, 2021

Flordia continues its economic rebound since the COVID-19 pandemic, state officials said Sept. 17, highlighting that there have been 16 consecutive months of gains.

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DeSantis approves $114 million Wastewater Treatment fund that will help 'restore the lagoon for future generations'

By Karla Florez | Oct 2, 2021

Florida leaders are making a heavy investment in treating wastewater to improve water quality statewide, the governor's office said Sept. 24.

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Florida reports successful unemployment fraud detection rates despite $2 billion fraudulent claim loss

By Karla Florez | Jul 26, 2021

Florida has filed approximately $2 billion in fraudulent payments through the Department of Economic Opportunity, in addition to various cases of identity theft and fraud, according to ABC Action News in Tampa. The alarming record was overpowered, however, by the state’s high success rate detecting the unlawful claims, likely avoiding $11.2 billion in unemployment fraud attempts.

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Republican senators block voting rights bill, protect Florida election laws

By Karla Florez | Jun 28, 2021

A federal bill that would have circumvented Florida voter ID laws was blocked in the U.S. Senate after Republican senators unanimously opposed it on June 22.