Local unemployment fell below 4 percent in August

Local unemployment fell below 4 percent in August.

Franklin County unemployment was 3.9 percent last month, down from 4.4 percent the month before.

Franklin County had one of the lowest unemployment rates in Florida; only 3 counties had lower unemployment rates than Franklin County.

194 people were looking for work in Franklin County in August, 21 fewer than in July.

The workforce also increased by 11 people.

Gulf County unemployment fell slightly from 4.5 percent to 4.3 percent.

 263 people were looking for work in Gulf County last month.

Wakulla County unemployment was 4.1 percent last month, in Liberty county unemployment fell to 5.4 percent.

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