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Florida promised to rebuild ruined homes after Hurricane Irma. Most are still waiting
Bradenton Herald via Yahoo News· 10 months agoMarilynn Distefano misses feeding the colorful birds in her backyard. These days, she mostly just...
DEO waives certain benefit registration requirements in St. Johns and Putnam for Hurricane Ian
WJAX via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity announced last week that work search reporting,...
Polk jobs report: Uptick in job creation but layoffs push unemployed higher
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe unemployment rate in Polk County was 2.9% in April, which is higher than the state unemployment...
How long can you collect unemployment in Florida and what does it pay? Everything to know
Palm Beach Daily News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoFlorida has one of the lowest weekly payouts for those that use the state's unemployment benefits...
DeSantis ally put on leave, under investigation at Florida housing organization
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 8 months agoTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The head of Florida’s affordable housing organization has been put on paid leave...
Miami-Dade joins developer in suit against Fla. to build project near Biscayne Bay
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMiami-Dade County and a developer are joining forces to block Florida’s regulatory arm from tossing...
Polk IT jobs saw 2nd fastest gains in Florida. County unemployment rate at 3.7% for June
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJobs in information technology grew 16.7% faster in Polk County compared with statewide figures...
Polk unemployment rate lowers to 3.5% for August compared to last year
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe unemployment rate in Polk County was 3.5% in August, which is 1.9% lower than the region's year...
Florida froze program to help with power bills. Advocates worry it could happen again
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 7 months agoIt was 91 degrees outside, and the power was off at Nicole Cannon’s home, leaving her three kids...
Polk County in three-way tie statewide for job growth in several job sectors
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe unemployment rate in Polk County was 3% percent in May, which was 2.5% lower than the region's...