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Escambia County Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly as State Jobless Numbers Drop
For the first time since the end of 2024, Florida’s unemployment rate went down last month. A report released Friday by the Department of Commerce shows the state’s jobless rate for June at 4.7 percent, a reduction from 4.8 percent…
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- Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.7% in June 2026.
- Escambia County’s rate rose slightly to 5.0%.
- The state still has a jobless rate 0.9 percentage points higher than a year ago.
Florida Unemployment Rate Shifts Across the State
PENSACOLA, Fla. NewsWK — In a notable shift, Florida’s unemployment rate decreased for the first time since late 2024, according to a report from the Department of Commerce. The state’s jobless rate fell to 4.7 percent in June, down from 4.8 percent in recent months.
Despite this decline, Florida’s rate remains 0.5 percentage points above the national average. In Escambia County, the unemployment rate experienced a slight uptick to 5.0 percent, compared to 4.9 percent the previous month.
Escambia County Jobs and Industry Growth
Over the past year, the area has seen a net increase of approximately 700 jobs, with the education and health services sectors reporting a notable rise of three percent. However, it is important to note that the state’s current unemployment rate is still 0.9 percentage points higher than it was a year ago.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
Based on reporting by William Reynolds originally published by NorthEscambia.com. Read the original story.
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