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North Central Florida’s Job Market Diverges | Gainesville News
Unemployment in North Central Florida is climbing, with nearly every county seeing more jobless claims from May to June — except Gilchrist County, which stayed steady at 5%, the region’s lowest. Meanwhile, Florida statewide saw a rare dip in unemployment, the first since late 2024. This contrast raises questions: What’s driving the local uptick while the state improves? Officials are watching closely, unsure if this is a temporary glitch or a warning sign — while the state breathes a little easier, North Central Florida’s economy still shows bumps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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