Friday's Afternoon Update
Unemployment rate falls a notch in jobs report
Employers added a disappointing 142,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate ticked down a notch, the government said Friday in a jobs report that undershot expectations. The number of jobs added was well below the average monthly rate of 212,000 over the past 12 months. More at McClatchy.
Florida businesses flock to Surf Expo
Cities from Jacksonville to Orlando and down to Miami were well-represented as surf lifestyle business owners from across the state joined their international peers for Surf Expo 2014 at the Orange County Convention Center, Sept. 4-6. More at the Orlando Business Journal.
Employee suit against Darden loses class-action status
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A federal judge has turned down class-action status in a lawsuit against Darden Restaurants brought by servers and bartenders who say they were forced to work unpaid overtime and were underpaid during other hours. More at the Orlando Sentinel.
Study suggests recent graduates can afford to buy a home
Recent college graduates saddled with student loan debts have found it tough to buy homes in the resurgent Southwest Florida real estate market. But a new study contends local housing remains affordable for those first-time homebuyers. More at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Florida agency fines Circle K Stores $1 million
The state is fining Circle K Stores $1 million for operating a check-cashing service without a license. The Florida Office of Financial Regulation announced a settlement with the gas station and convenience store chain on Thursday. More at the AP.
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