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Summer slump felt as jobless rates rise in region
The jobless rate in the CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion region was 4.5% in June, up 0.7 percentage point over the month and 0.5 percentage point greater than the region’s year ago rate of 4.0%. The labor force was 219,052, down 1,219 (-0.6%) over the year. There were 9,947 unemployed residents in the region, an increase of 1,602 compared to May and up 1,143 over the year.
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
2024 Florida Jam: 17U Top Performers, Part I
After an action-packed weekend in Wesley Chapel, Florida, the inaugural Florida Jam is officially behind us. There were plenty of talented players that ended their travel season on a high note. With that being said, here’s our first round of top performers from the 17-and-under division…. Bryce Fitzgerald.
Haitian American Nurses Association of Tampa celebrates 10 years of service
TAMPA, Fla. — Nurses, students and community leaders gathered to celebrate the Haitian American Nurses Association of Tampa (HANA)'s 10 years of service to the community. The nonprofit group held their annual HANA Fundraising and Scholarship Gala on Saturday night. The group was founded to create a network of support for Haitian American nurses.
Boil Water Notice in effect as water comes back on in Bradenton
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Bradenton has issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice in the aftermath of a city-wide water outage this morning. The notice is in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday. While the water remains safe, the notice was issued as an extra safety measure due to...
Yankees fall to Rays for 20th loss in last 29 games
NEW YORK -- Richie Palacios led off the game against Marcus Stroman with the first of Tampa Bay's four home runs, Jose Siri took a half-minute trot after his longball and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.Randy Arozarena hit his third home run in two days and José Caballero also went deep as the Rays hit four homers for the second straight day, something they had done once in their first 97 games.Siri hit a two-run homer in the seventh off Jake Cousins, raised both hands near second base and cupped his right hand...
Red Sox could add another Yankee killer in trade with another division rival
It's not terribly often that we see intra-division trades at the MLB Trade Deadline but the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays might be a match. The former, holding onto the third AL Wild Card spot entering play on Sunday and in the thick of the playoff race, is interested in adding a right-handed bat to the middle of the lineup in terms of offensive upgrades. Meanwhile, the Rays could be moving several players of that mold.
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