Unemployment improves a bit in February

Unemployment improves a bit in February

The unemployment rate along the Forgotten Coast dropped a tad in both Gulf and Franklin counties in February, as the workforce grew. According to preliminary data released last week by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Gulf County’s jobless rate dropped from 5.5 to 5.2 percent and now is in the lowest 27 of the state’s 67 counties, although still higher than the jobless rate throughout the county and state of Florida. Franklin Coun…

Unemployment improves a bit in February - The Port St. Joe Star

The unemployment rate along the Forgotten Coast dropped a tad in both Gulf and Franklin counties in February, as the workforce grew. According to preliminary data released last week by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Gulf County’s jobless rate dropped from 5.5 to 5.2 percent and now is in the lowest 27 of the state’s 67 counties, although still higher than the jobless rate throughout the county and state of Florida. Franklin Coun…