Davie, FL — A Proclamation to recognize January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.        WHEREAS, January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, an important time to educate ourselves and our constituents about the scourge of human trafficking and the ways that each one of us can become a part of the fight against […] The post A

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, FloridaCommerce announced that Florida’s December 2023 economic data continued to outperform the nation throughout the year, despite negative national headwinds caused by failed federal economic policies. Florida’s private sector jobs increased by 2.6 percent (221,500) over the year compared to the national rate of 1.5 pe

West Palm Beach — Florida’s Governor made an announcement this week that blocks a proposed program from its schools. This ban may interfere with Florida Law. DeSantis announced that his administration has abruptly banned high school students from enrolling in a college-level course on African-American history. According to news reports, the governo

Jacksonville, Fla. — Today, FloridaCommerce announced the Jacksonville area’s labor force increased by 3.8 percent (+32,512) over the year in December 2023. The private sector employment increased by 24,200, a 3.4 percent increase. The Jacksonville area unemployment rate was 2.9 percent in December 2023, up 0.7 percentage point from the December 20

  Orlando, Fla. —  Today, FloridaCommerce announced that the Orlando metro area led all other metro areas in job gains over the year in leisure and hospitality, increasing by 11,600 jobs. The Orlando area’s labor force increased by 2.6 percent (+36,895) over the year in December 2023. The Orlando metro area added 26,700 new private […] The post Flo