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Florida Job Growth Amid Rising Unemployment Rates

5/20/2025

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In April, the Naples-Marco Island metro area added 200 manufacturing jobs, leading Florida's growth.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers saw a significant increase of 1,700 jobs in education and health services.
However, private sector employment declined by 2,200 jobs in Naples and 1,400 in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
Unemployment rates increased to 3.5% in Naples and 3.7% in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.

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Story summary

In April, the Naples-Marco Island metro area added 200 manufacturing jobs, leading Florida's growth.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers saw a significant increase of 1,700 jobs in education and health services.
However, private sector employment declined by 2,200 jobs in Naples and 1,400 in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.
Unemployment rates increased to 3.5% in Naples and 3.7% in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.