Florida's unemployment rate of 3.3% in July 2024, lower than the national rate, marks 45 consecutive months of lower rates.

Florida's unemployment rate of 3.3% in July 2024, lower than the national rate of 4.3%, marks 45 consecutive months of lower rates. Florida's private sector employment increased by 201,500 jobs, and its labor force grew by 35,000. Leisure & hospitality and construction saw the most job growth. Flagler County's unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, with an increase in unemployment compared to a year ago for all Florida counties. Despite this, consumer sentiment in Florida has increased.