March 29, 2024

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What you need to know about Florida today

| 6/3/2016

Job creation weak, even as unemployment rate falls to 4.7%

U.S. unemployment fell to 4.7%, the lowest rate since 2007. But job creation was very weak. The U.S. economy only added 38,000 jobs in May, according to the Labor Department. It was the worst monthly job gain since 2010. More from Money, Reuters, and CNBC.

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Working smarter, not harder, will bump economy

Working longer does not led to a more productive economy. It doesn’t necessarily even mean working harder. Productivity, as measured by economists, means working smarter. More from the Miami Herald.

New St. Augustine Shipyard development big opportunity for several businesses

Desirable property that isn’t already being used around the St. Augustine waterfront is increasingly hard to obtain. That’s why some businesses are taking advantage of the new St. Augustine Shipyard development. More from the Florida Times-Union.

Weston startup helps employers test if job candidates are 'good fit'

With hundreds of applicants for a job, employers often struggle to narrow the field to the best candidates. Weston startup business Candidate.Guru aims to solve that problem by analyzing whether an individual would be a good "cultural fit." More from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Gov. Scott announces two license-free fishing weekends in June

Gov. Rick Scott announced that June 4 and 5 will be a license-free saltwater fishing weekend, and June 11 and 12 will be a license-free freshwater fishing weekend for Florida residents and visitors. On these weekends, a fishing license is not required. Details and links to more info, here.

Healthcare Statistics
Spending, employment, pay, benefits, and prices

health care This "Spotlight on Statistics" looks at the healthcare industry in the U.S., including how much Americans spend on healthcare, current and projected employment in the industry, employer-provided healthcare benefits, healthcare prices, and pay for workers in healthcare occupations.

» See the full report here.

Florida Dining
Al fresco

cameras While Florida restaurateurs touted outdoor seating when they could offer a beachfront, golf course or water view, they’re now following a trend started in untropical climes from Seattle to Brooklyn. Diners don’t need postcard views. They love fresh air no matter where they are, in the grittiest industrial chic, suburban road scape, weedy back yard or parking garage.

» Access the story.

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