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Florida’s November unemployment rate hits historic low
Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to a historic low of 3.1 percent in November, according to state figures released Friday. That’s a feat the state has only achieved two times in the past 40 years, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity said. The state added 12,100 jobs over the month, up less than 1 percent from October. More from the Tampa Bay Times and the Orlando Sentinel.
Power-of-attorney has the power to be abused in Florida
A court-appointed guardianship is designed to protect those who can no longer make their own legal and medical decisions. Every choice those caretakers make and dollar they spend must be approved by a judge. Power-of-attorney has no such safeguards. [Source: Tampa Bay Times]
After 50 years, why is spaceflight still so hard?
In the 1960s, the political will to attain the moon and fly past the Soviet Union translated to a significantly different funding curve. Huge appropriations early on meant development could proceed rapidly in the beginning, followed by gradual declines as missions were successful and objectives were achieved. In contrast, today's appropriations are relatively stable, and far smaller. [Source: Florida Today]
'Super Saturday' expected to rake in billions more than Black Friday
Even bigger than Black Friday, this past weekend's “Super Saturday” could end up being the biggest shopping day of the year. According to some predictions, it’s supposed to be $3 billion bigger. “Super Saturday” is also known as “Panic Saturday.” WINK News spoke to many shoppers in Southwest Florida who were in a rush to buy all the gifts on their Christmas list. [Source: WINK News]
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried ‘deeply disappointed’ in U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal
Fried, Florida’s only statewide elected Democrat, said she was “deeply disappointed” protections for seasonal growers were not included in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which is intended to replace the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement. The House approved the new deal, known as the USMCA, on Thursday. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
ALSO AROUND FLORIDA:
› From barren to buzzworthy: Tampa and St. Pete’s downtown makeovers
Ten years ago, still in the grip of the Great Recession, no one would have pegged downtown Tampa or St. Petersburg as buzzworthy. The demographics of both downtowns have radically transformed, bringing thousands of new residents. Each developed a different vibe: St. Pete celebrates it local, artsy feel while Tampa strives for the big-city atmosphere.
› Record low unemployment a boon for job-seekers in Broward and Palm Beach counties
With historically low unemployment in Broward and Palm Beach counties, you have more choices — and employers are offering better wages to secure your services. In November, the jobless rates in Broward and Palm Beach counties were 2.6 percent and 2.8 percent, respectively.
› Volusia tourism weathers the storm in 2019
After logging a record 10.2 million visitors in 2018, the tourism industry in Volusia County struggled to maintain momentum this year in the face of challenges that included a costly brush with a Labor Day hurricane and the looming prospect of a cloudier economic forecast.
› Carnival’s Mardi Gras cruise ship delivery date delayed, will now debut at Port Canaveral
Carnival Cruise Line won’t be getting its new cruise ship Mardi Gras when expected, and the delay means it will now have its debut sailing out of Port Canaveral. Originally, the ship was expected to be delivered in August with its first eight sailings to begin starting Aug. 31 in Europe and New York before heading to its new home in Florida.
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