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There were 410 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 23, a 24.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

Ocala sees 110,900 nonfarm payroll employees in November

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November in Florida's Ocala metropolitan statistical area was 110,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Florida decreases in 2020

There were 267,598 total OASDI widow and parent beneficiaries in Florida in 2020, a 0.4 percent decrease from 2019, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton nonfarm payroll employees increase by 2.4% since November 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan statistical area was 329,700, a 2.4 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

477 people die in Florida with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending October 23

There were 477 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 23, a 22.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

Week of November 6: 80 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died in Florida

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 80 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending November 6.

Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.7% since November 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island metropolitan statistical area was 161,600, a 0.7 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton sees 322,100 nonfarm payroll employees in November

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November in Florida's North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan statistical area was 322,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

870 people die in Florida from heart disease in week ending October 23

There were 870 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 23, a 2.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island sees 160,400 nonfarm payroll employees in November

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November in Florida's Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island metropolitan statistical area was 160,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Week ending November 6 could be deadliest for people age 85 and older in Florida

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1265 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending November 6.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach nonfarm payroll employees increase by 2.6% since November 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December 2021 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan statistical area was 2,762,100, a 2.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Florida sees falling unemployment rate as economy makes turnaround

By Bob Martin | Dec 8, 2021

The state of Florida has shown an economic turnaround with the Department of Labor reporting that unemployment claims are the lowest they have been since the start of the pandemic, and business is improving as tourism numbers are on the rise.

863 people die in Florida from cancer in week ending October 23

There were 863 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending October 23, a 1.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Florida: 1086 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died during week ending November 6

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1086 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 6.

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

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for November 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 5% since November 2021