Local unemployment moved slightly higher in October

Local unemployment ticked up slightly in October.

Franklin County unemployment was 4.2 percent last month, up slightly from 4 percent in September.

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

204 people were looking for work in Franklin County in October, nine more than in September.

The workforce also decreased by 60 people.

Gulf County unemployment fell slightly last month to 4.2 percent.

257 people were looking for work in Gulf County.

Wakulla County unemployment rose to 4.2 percent last month, in Liberty county unemployment fell to 5.3 percent.

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