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There were 47 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 28, a 26.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

82 people die in Florida from kidney disease in week ending August 28

There were 82 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 28, a 12.3 percent increase over the previous week.

CDC reports 1,073 deaths among Florida Hispanics in week ending September 4

There were 1,073 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending September 4, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Punta Gorda nonfarm payroll employees increase by 2.2% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area was 50,300, a 2.2 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sebastian-Vero Beach sees 53,300 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Florida's Sebastian-Vero Beach metropolitan statistical area was 53,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

256 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Florida during week ending August 7

There were 256 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Florida in the week ending August 7, making up 4.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

303 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Florida during week ending August 7

There were 303 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Florida in the week ending August 7, making up 5.1 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

2,440 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending August 21

There were 2,440 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 21, a 22.6 percent increase over the previous week.

Punta Gorda sees 49,200 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Florida's Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area was 49,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Port St. Lucie nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.6% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Port St. Lucie metropolitan statistical area was 159,300, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Florida's economy continues to grow

By George Willis | Oct 15, 2021

Florida’s economy continues to improve as positive COVID-19 cases fall in the state.

145 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Florida during week ending August 7

There were 145 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Florida in the week ending August 7, making up 2.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

176 people die from diabetes mellitus in Florida during week ending August 7

There were 176 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Florida in the week ending August 7, making up 2.9 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

2,583 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending August 21

There were 2,583 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida during the week ending August 21, a 21.9 percent increase over the previous week.

Port St. Lucie sees 158,300 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Florida's Port St. Lucie metropolitan statistical area was 158,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.5% since September 2021