Unemployment rate largely unchanged in April

Unemployment rate largely unchanged in April

The unemployment rate along the Forgotten Coast stayed steady in both Gulf and Franklin counties in April, as the labor force increased. According to preliminary data released last week by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Gulf County’s jobless rate remained at 4.6 percent and is now tied with Bay, Collier, Hillsborough and Nassau counties for 12th best in the state, still higher than both the Florida and national averages. Frankli…

Unemployment rate largely unchanged in April - The Port St. Joe Star

The unemployment rate along the Forgotten Coast stayed steady in both Gulf and Franklin counties in April, as the labor force increased. According to preliminary data released last week by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Gulf County’s jobless rate remained at 4.6 percent and is now tied with Bay, Collier, Hillsborough and Nassau counties for 12th best in the state, still higher than both the Florida and national averages. Frankli…