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The Grove Museum Announces Children’s Book Giveaway during Holiday Open House.

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Maria Alba-Quesada to the Council for Early Grade Success

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Maria Alba-Quesada to the Council for Early Grade Success,

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jeffery Gross to the Florida Building Commission

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Jeffery Gross to the Florida Building Commission.

Pinellas: Housing Finance Authority Vacancy Announced

Pinellas: Housing Finance Authority Vacancy Announced.

Lieutenant Governor and State Surgeon General Join Doh-Leon at World AIDS Day Event

Lieutenant Governor and State Surgeon General Join Doh-Leon at World AIDS Day Event.

Jacksonville nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since November 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 6, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the Jacksonville metropolitan statistical area was 754,800, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How many 65-74-year-olds died in Florida during week ending November 6?

By Sunshine Sentinel | Dec 6, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 942 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 6.

802 people in 45-64 age group in Florida are estimated to have died during week ending November 6

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 802 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending November 6.

118 people die in Florida from diabetes mellitus in week ending October 23

There were 118 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 23, a 13.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

114 people die in Florida from Alzheimer's disease in week ending October 23

There were 114 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 23, a 1.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

Florida's miscellaneous tax revenues up 26.2% in Q2

Florida collected $1.5 billion in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2021, a 26.2 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Homosassa Springs nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since November 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the Homosassa Springs metropolitan statistical area was 33,700, a 0.9 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jacksonville sees 752,200 nonfarm payroll employees in November

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November in Florida's Jacksonville metropolitan statistical area was 752,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

48 people die in Florida from influenza and pneumonia in week ending October 23

There were 48 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 23, a 21.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

70 people die in Florida from kidney disease in week ending October 23

There were 70 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 23, a 18.6 percent increase over the previous week.

620 Hispanic people in Florida passed away in week ending October 30

There were 620 Hispanic people who died in Florida in the week ending October 30, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC estimates 245 people in 25-44 age group in Florida died during week ending November 6

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 245 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending November 6.

Homosassa Springs sees 33,400 nonfarm payroll employees in November

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November in Florida's Homosassa Springs metropolitan statistical area was 33,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Gainesville nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.9% since November 2021