Sunshine Sentinel

There were 380 deaths from cancer reported in Florida in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 16.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford sees 11.1% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan statistical area was 1,182,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Punta Gorda sees 2.1% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in September in the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area was 49,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

50 people die in Florida from kidney disease in week ending Jan. 15

There were 50 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Florida during the week ending Jan. 15, a 16.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

Gainesville sees 2.3% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Gainesville metropolitan statistical area was 146,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Port St. Lucie sees 5% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in September in the Port St. Lucie metropolitan statistical area was 158,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

113 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Florida during week ending Jan. 15

There were 113 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Florida in the week ending Jan. 15, making up five percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

140 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Florida during week ending Jan. 15

There were 140 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Florida in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 6.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin sees 0.8% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin metropolitan statistical area was 118,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach sees 2.1% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metropolitan statistical area was 203,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Cape Coral-Fort Myers sees 2.2% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan statistical area was 274,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Jacksonville sees 1.3% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Jacksonville metropolitan statistical area was 717,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Homosassa Springs sees 0.3% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Homosassa Springs metropolitan statistical area was 33,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

80 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Florida during week ending Jan. 15

There were 80 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Florida in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 3.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Punta Gorda sees 3.8% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in June in the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area was 48,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Villages sees 5% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in January in The Villages metropolitan statistical area was 35,700, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Average Florida driver will spend $51.13 more on gas this January

The average price of regular gas in Florida in January is $3.22 per gallon.

The Villages sees 1% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in June in The Villages metropolitan statistical area was 30,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

67 people die from diabetes mellitus in Florida during week ending Jan. 15

There were 67 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Florida in the week ending Jan. 15, making up three percent of total deaths by all causes in Florida.

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent sees 4.8% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year