Four out of the five US metropolitan areas with the lowest unemployment rates are in Florida, thanks to the state’s growing population, robust tourism activity and increased business investment. Miami had the lowest unemployment rate of metropolitan areas with more than 1 million people in February at 2.2%, tied with Birmingham, Alabama, according to the latest rankings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando all had unemployment rates below 2.7% that month.
“Another reason why unemployment rates in Florida have dropped so significantly over the last six months is due to these throngs of tourism that the state continues to enjoy, especially in light of the fact that this winter was so mild,” said Barbara Byrne Denham, senior economist at Oxford Economics. More than 137 million people visited the state last year, exceeding 2019’s total, according to figures from the state’s tourism marketing arm.
Disney
Maybe some people should look up the definition of ‘retired’. Then they should look up the reasons so many people retire to Florida. “If you don’t like reality, just ignore it.”
Red state citizens work for a living
He's called Ron DeSantis
Simple. A Republican run state where businesses want to locate because it's cleaner, safer and more business friendly compared to the Soviet Soroscialist Repooplics of Californicate and New Yuck.
FLORIDA IS BOOMING 👍👍👍👍
Let’s see how long this lasts when people are called back to the office
I DO NOT TRUST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES WHEN THE LABOR PARTICIPATION RATE HAS DWINDLED SINCE THE OBAMA ERA AND DON'T TELL ME ABOUT A GIG ECONOMY BECAUSE ITS A COPP OUT FOR POLITICIANS WHO DONT WANT TO CREATE THE ENVIRONMENT FOR JOBS
One man and next President! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Nobody want to live in democrat run far left nutter states that have decaying cities due to lack of enforcement / horrible political polocies
His name is Ron Desantis!
When a country is strong, it is good for the citizens to live
Probably that guy in charge who hates black people, books, and books about black people.
Did Florida fudge the numbers? They have a history of doing that.
Democrats. That’s what is behind it. 70% of the economy is generated in the high density blue areas so that ppl in the suburban and rural areas can get handouts and fentanyl while taking potshots at higher crime rates grom the sidelines.
Thank you Biden
Having a great Governor in DeSantis doesn't hurt.
Is that because wages are low?
who gaf?
And having Republican leadership! 🇺🇸
Due to Republican Leadership.
only covers Republican Areas for reporting ? CC - ABC
It looks like Florida is flourishing under 'deathsantis.' Maybe locking states down for a few years over a virus was a really really bad idea 🤷♂️
Don’t forget good government, and rule of law.
Lots of residents are retirees. Others are seasonal residents some are 'self employed'. And, perhaps the tourism part needs to be reconsidered for as long as repressive legislation stands in the state. Can't rage about the new laws and still spend vacation $$ in FL.
Thanks to the anti socialist liberal politics
they wouldn't lie would they................
… and the highest rents too!
GovRonDeSantis , watch out. actually threw out a compliment. “Hell Froze Over”?
🤣$1000 says you shit yourself telling the truth.
Bravo Ron!
They work, not Woke.
🤔 Interesting, so is just a coincidence that the sunshine state of Florida has a Republican governor!!
Thank you DeSantis
Take notes, leftists. California is experiencing a literal exodus from your policies.
Maybe it’s because the state of Florida supports businesses first
Now if only workers had rights, people were paid decently, unions weren't strongly discouraged, rents were affordable, Legislators weren't trying to take away what exists of tenants' rights, health care wasn't terrible for the working poor and property ins. rates were manageable
PaulSchlienz GavinNewsom lowest unemployment, business investment, robust tourism...FLORIDA. Take a lesson loser
Yet again CNN doing the 2016 trump thing again but this time with an even worse monster Desantis we all see what your boss is doing trying to help Desatan
chicago cabin fever not happening in florida?
I can hear all the lefty's heads exploding...
But GavinNewsom said…
When you reach the top be ready to drop
Rick Scott and desantis about those jobs. They ain't stop em during covid. Kept right on moving. World should never stop.
Now push out Disney the whole state collapses
Imagine that, a Republican state with a robust economy. Sure wish Illinois and Minnesota would give this model a try.
You can go to Florida and make a living. Or you can go to Chicago and get murdered . Florida is Republican. Chicago is Democrat .
A real leader unlike the narcissist living past his prime
How'd this slip through your anti-conservative propaganda filter?
People left the blue states where they were ill-treated.
Warm weather and no state tax would be one of the major factors as well.
Are we all pretending Florida had the lowest compliance for Fauciesque COVID-19 protocols of all the states with progressives like AOC literally going there during COVID for vacation? Weird how Florida is thriving.
And thanks to our awesome Governor and freedom.
And thanks to DeSantis
You hit it on the nose there, the state is not to thank.
And no woke shit!
Did Ron DeFascist write this tweet?
I bet the fifth city is in another conservative state.
Thanks to blue cities that are running off their residents to other more free cities.
good job desantis !!!
Because of their conservative and patriotic approach to leadership. Take note you leftist garbage.
DeSantis is doing a great job in Florida.
I can't believe CNN posted this
Yeah cause people have to work two jobs so they can afford to live here!
Honestly congratulations 👏🏽 we are after all the UNITED states. Remember that word? credit where credit is due. - Californian
ezralevant Who gives a f*k!
Muh DeSantis is a FaSCisT
That pic is a disaster waiting to happen.
Far more retirees, that's why.
well, yah. Every time there's a hurricane &/or flooding, they gotta pick up and rebuild. wtg Floriduh.
Say his name CNN.
Lefties, stay away!! Do not pollute this beautiful state!
Just look at that photo. It's like they never heard of climate science.
Isn't CNN supposed to publish only articles that portray Florida as a bad place full of 'far-right terrorists', 'supremacists', 'homophobes', 'transphobes', etc...? As far as I know, CNN talks nonsense against anything Republican, including Republican states.
Lol CBN promoting DeSantis 🤣
And this is Chicago:
This is what happens when you embrace freedom.
Awesome! Love Florida! DeSantis is a great governor! Trump 2024!
It’s because a huge % of its population depend on socialist policies like social security and Medicare. They’re out of the labor force leaving jobs for everyone else. Not sure why this is a surprise to anyone. Florida is a net taker of Federal funds. CA & NY are net payers.
But housing is unaffordable and near non-existent so...
And thanks to lower regulation into the market.
Also the situation with the people that lost everything with the hurricane are still suffering.
And rent so high that people can't afford one bathroom apartment. People can't survive earning minimum wage. The situation for regular people is the same.
More people are moving to Florida than any other state in the country. The top 3 moved FROM states are California, New York and Illinois. Hmm
If it's anything like their COVID numbers, their unemployment could be simple lack of reporting.
Not for long . . .
Weird…
This also means few good jobs to those that are looking😕
“But wait until the six-week abortion ban kicks in!”
AGHamilton29 And it’s Covid policies allowed kids to go to school, business to run and people to receive other health care not related to Covid. The state did not shut down. That’s why.
Unemployment numbers only show how many new claims have been submitted during a particular period. Why sign up for benefits if none are being paid out?
👇👇👇
I wonder why? Scientists will argue for centuries.
You mean the Republicans!
Unemployed or retired?
Business is good. Politics aside, FL brought in a lot of capital and it’s being put to use.
Oh you mean democrat run cities? Nice try.
And recently rivers taking the place of streets i imagine you would have to do some serious unbiased assesment of the climate and its future effects on florida if you are a major corp headquartering there
This is the difference between a Republican run state and a Democratic run state. No sane person wants to live in a rundown crime and drug infested Democratic state unless they must.
Good CNN is being fair.
No taxes and regulations has nothing to do with it ,🤡
Now talk about insurance and housing costs. Employment numbers can be manipulated to include people getting very few hours or paid at minimum wage.
alexbruesewitz Best Governor in America 😎
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Liberals everywhere crying
Thanks to DeSantis
Decent people with hard earned money and a working brain are fleeing blue cities for red states.
Land of the free and home of the brave.
Honest question: Could that change if Disney decides to change their policies? The only reason I personally travel to Florida is WDW.
Maybe they are just trying to afford their homeowners insurance.
Wait?! THIS IS A CNN ARTICLE! 🤭
i'm surprised cnn even wrote this article.
This tweet reads like a paid promo. Corporate media is not getting DeSantis over nationally no matter how hard CNN’s trash right wing CEO tries.
Did CNN get hacked?
It’s amazing what Republican runs states provide. Now juxtapose that with the sh!thole that is California. Night and day difference.
More like thanks to liberals getting gut punched 🙌🙌
DeSantis 2024!
And they are all liberal!!
Thankyou Donald Trump
Except it’s a complete fascist shithole, with a Nazi for Governor
Man. I bet this hurt to type. 😂😂😂
Growing population to move to a state that has a moral compass and believes in America. Not ideologies.
Thanks to a phenomenal Governor
ProudElephantUS Probably due to all the transplants from NY, CT, NJ, MD. Let's just hope they left their politics at their home states.
I’m proud of you cnn. I bet it took a lot of courage to type this out.
The TheRickWilson would like a word.
Memo to Chicago NYC SF LA Seattle Portland Minneapolis Baltimore and other cities This is what it looks like when politicians fight crime, create a better quality of life for law abiding citizens and provide a safe environment.
People come to Fl for the weather and lower taxes. The increase in jobs is partly due to Biden’s infrastructure bill. $8.2 billion was sent to Fl for roads, bridges, internet, clean energy, public transportation, airports, and more.
Whoever decided to post this story has likely been reprimanded 😂
Thanks President Biden
Someone at CNN is getting fired Monday….
Bad news GavinNewsom
Whoa did cnn just spit some truth on a headline?
But the media tells me Florida is a dystopian hellscape!
Heavy D!!!!!
Leadership. RonDeSantisFL
And don't forget Gov DeSantis.
Charlie Crist must have done this.... he had great numbers😐
best governor in the country
Like any data at all from Florida is reliable. 😞
And far less idiotic rules and far better business climate than in california. Cali's war on businesses and socialistic politic shift ever getting more intense is the biggest gift cali could give to other states. And being the state with most rules and restrictions doesn't help
I wonder why that is…
Is this CNN?
Unacceptable.
It’s pronounced Ron DeSantis……say it CNN….your dying band of “believers” need to hear you say it.
Wow, imagine that
CNN—your statement makes no sense.
You forgot low taxes and business-friendly regulations. California and New York could easily enjoy similar trends if they lowered taxes and dropped stifling regulations.
Oops. I think the vacuum between Newsom's ears just collapsed
Notice who runs that state - REPUBLICANS
Only because Newsom is NOT the governor.
Thanks to a strong republican governor.
The amount of hypocrisy in these comments from the right who hate follow CNN. 😂 Any other time CNN is on your hate list about being propaganda/fake news but yet y’all are cool with this? Wouldn’t this ALSO be considered propaganda? It is from CNN after all 🤔
I wonder why is it because it isn’t run by democrats ?!? Lol gon learn today
Businesses and people are fleeing bat sht crazy leftist run cities.
are those jobs paying livable wages ?
And Walmart and Whole Foods stays open because they don’t get robbed!
Nice DeSantis ad CNN. LOL
That’s the nicest thing CNN has said about Florida in a while.
Perhaps that Governor would be better for the country than the current corrupt mummy.
you spelled thanks to absurd mental Democrat policies wrong
That Governor has Mr. President potential.
Yea because you have to work 2 jobs just to make ends meet since most of the jobs are either at crappy restaurants with foreigners that don’t tip, or scammy telemarketing companies
PaulZeise Someone’s getting fired at cnn 😂
It's seasonal employment 🙄
CNN’s Twitter apparently got hacked?
And lack of liberal laws
You can have a great business arena and still have politics that does not intrude into personal choices of the people. GovernorGregAbbott are you listening?
and Ron DeSantis, and reasonable Covid protocols, and respecting people's freedoms have a lot to do with it.
How much for this type of infomercial❓🤔 Are you soooo desperate for money❓😡
That’s cool for the metro areas but what about those areas surrounding those same cities I bet those statistics are a little skewed
Don't they know they're supposed to be escaping DeSantis?
I blame GovRonDeSantis
Joe Biden takes credit for it.
Keep the Dim/Libs out and you will see just how to Lead a State.
Now do the cost of living - including property taxes and insurance.
DeSantis is doing a great job, standout politician for certain. I’m happy for Floridians.
NikkiFried
hates DJT so much they are helping DeSantis. 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂 thanks to GovRonDeSantis
This is some bullshit - did you even interview any Floridians that aren’t Republican diner people
Because Florida is the most anti Woke state in the USA.
Bound to happen with GOP leadership.
Under Governor......who? Who, CNN? Can you name him?
Thank you GovRonDeSantis 🇺🇸
Damn you GovRonDeSantis!
Sorry, couldn't hear you over all the psychotic laws they are passing, and the private army DeSantis is working on.
Careful. Biden will take credit for that!
And no wokeness, safe children and no CRT
You can hate DeSantis for many reasons but jobs and the state economy are not among them, he’s done a fantastic job there.
And let's not forget 0% state income theft.
Lots of jobs for people with good mopping skills!
CNN appears to be endorsing De Santis.
And because of proper state government, you left that out…
What about the homeless people there. CNN tell the whole truth please
No better definition of capitalism than sacrificing your freedoms for a job. Literally, perfect.
I smell bs
GavinNewsom
Liberal states losing residence. Cost of living too high in NE and West Coast, Liberal states.
Nice cnn supporting the republican good work. awe liberals mad? about murdering kids, sexualize our kids, confused our kids because their choices they made as an adult didn't pan out. awe work hard =good results
Yea but no house insurance or doctors or education. Guns at every corner, forced pregnancies and no abortions. Sounds like just heavenly.
I see cnn got some of that State of Florida Marketing $$$. What else is Florida no known for? Unaffordable housing and lack of homeowners insurance, flooding while the governor is states over pumping his book, toll roads as the only mode of transportation, DeathSantis, …….
An economy based on tourism and spending by old folks isn't sustainable.
Ok..something is up. Why is CNN giving a compliment to Florida? Suspicious.
You’re becoming just like Fox News and that’s not a compliment either nor is it anything to aspire to
Bc they didn’t shut down to a made up pandemic and did what was right. They didn’t care to you POTUS MSNBC or propaganda
Ron Desantimonious coming in his jeans rn.. he fina eat this up to get that presidential nomination
Still couldn’t pay me to move to Nazi Florida I’m good
And a competent governor. Amazing how these “leaders” led by Soros family are the worst humans ever
Wow, CNN admitting that GOP leadership results in success!!!
Please try to keep democratic voters out of Florida, they are evil mean people full of rage, racism and violence , my Hispanic family and I plan to move there in the future
Keep in mind, 'tourism jobs' = waitstaff, housecleaning, theme park ride people. Minimum wage, no benefits.
Annnnnd cue the leftist outrage.
Throw in a little fascism and the sky is the limit.
What’s going on in Chicago?
Everyone wants to move to republican Florida
so what your saying CNN is a Republican state like Florida is growing. now look at California a Democrat ran state that is failing. this is a repeating theme across the states.
Impossible, I was told people hate Deathsantis and are refusing to visit FL. sarcasm
That must hurt...
Do they use canoes to get to work?
Or maybe it's the policies.
Florida has 1 of the least generous unemployment benefits programs in the country. Studies show that generous unemployment programs keep unemployment higher for longer by disincentivizing workers from searching for a new job. Florida average wage $23. California average wage $64.
So suck it the rest of ya
So authoritarianism and fascism works.
To bad most followers of cnn won’t fit in
Is no one concerned that Florida has constant extreme weather? Decimating Hurricanes, 1,000 yr floods?
Being an anti-woke red state pays, it seems.
NEVER live there- terrible Governor.
Thansk to their sane government, just say it...
Low crime. Low taxes. Appropriate moral and cultural values. Clear wet lands and pristine beaches.
New Capitol of the Confederacy…
I’m surprised you commies are printing this.
Was just in Miami for a few days…restaurants & stores were staffed, friendly and seemed to be thriving. Did not see help wanted signs all over. For a city it was very clean. Was given bags for my purchases!! Being from NJ and forgetting my reusables, this was a big plus.
Tourism about to go way down with the rise of fascism there.
EWErickson fact is woke leftists in states other than florida allow murderers to get away with it so business moves to florida woke is a religion that demands that the most violent felons be forgiven and not imprisoned.
cnn is republican traitors for this one!
Florida, Trump an abortion What a news show 😂😂😂
Yeah but it’s Floriduh, so no thanks
****Lack of Democrats makes the difference****
Keep the lefties out and you will thrive!
Um. Never go to Floriduh. It’s a fascist state. I do declare if it isn’t Ron DeFascist
Oh, and they only locked down for a short time. They didn’t ruin their economy.
and....REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💥💥💥 Cope, leftists.
And it's disenfranchisement of women, civil rights, human decency and sanity--hooray for Florida--phallus of the nation.
And its ability to not tolerate left-winged political nonsense.
No it's thanks to the governor Ron DeSantis of that state
Gross