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The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Florida during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $260,280, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

1181 people in 75-84 age group in Florida are estimated to have died during week ending October 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1181 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending October 9.

Florida Department of State Launches Elections Integrity Website

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2021

Florida Department of State Launches Elections Integrity Website.

Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island nonfarm payroll employees increase by 2.8% since October 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island metropolitan statistical area was 160,400, a 2.8 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton sees 317,200 nonfarm payroll employees in October

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October in Florida's North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan statistical area was 317,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Incident Investigation: Root Cause Analysis Training on November 10, 2021

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2021

Incident Investigation: Root Cause Analysis Training on November 10, 2021.

144 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending September 18

There were 144 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 18, a 21.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

148 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending September 18

There were 148 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 18, a 9.6 percent increase over the previous week.

VA provides 1.0% fewer home purchase loans in Florida in 4th quarter

There were 10,577 VA home purchases in Florida in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $3.7 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Florida sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Oct. 16

Florida's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island sees 156,100 nonfarm payroll employees in October

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October in Florida's Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island metropolitan statistical area was 156,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.3% since October 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 2021 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan statistical area was 2,690,800, a 1.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

CDC estimates 1051 people in 65-74 age group in Florida died during week ending October 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1051 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending October 9.

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Tavares receives $6 million grant for 'a new workforce training and innovation center'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 7, 2021

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on a $6 million Job Growth Grant Fund award for the city of Tavares that will be used to erect a new workforce training and innovation center.

905 Hispanic people in Florida passed away in week ending September 25

There were 905 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending September 25, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

61 people die in Florida from influenza and pneumonia in week ending September 18

There were 61 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 18, a 17.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

74 people die in Florida from kidney disease in week ending September 18

There were 74 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending September 18, a 13.8 percent increase over the previous week.

CDC predicts 990 people in 45-64 age group in Florida died during week ending October 9

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 990 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 9.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach sees 2.7 million nonfarm payroll employees in October

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October in Florida's Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan statistical area was 2.7 million, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Lakeland-Winter Haven nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.2% since October 2021