Local unemployment mostly unchanged in September

Local unemployment remained basically flat in October.

Franklin County unemployment was 4 percent last month, up slightly from 3.9 percent the month before.

Franklin County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in Florida; only 2 counties have lower unemployment rates than Franklin County.

195 people were looking for work in Franklin County in October, just one more than in August.

The workforce also decreased by 19 people.

Gulf County unemployment was also flat last month at 4.3 percent.

269 people were looking for work in Gulf County.

Wakulla County unemployment remained at 4.1 percent last month, in Liberty county unemployment ticked up to 5.5 percent.

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