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Tipoffs for Jacksonville, Florida (State) Newsletter for Sunday October 24, 2021 ( 3 items )  

- John Delaney Named President of Flagler College
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Oct. 23 (TNSPer) -- Flagler College issued the following news: The Flagler College Board of Trustees announces John A. Delaney as the fifth president of Flagler College. The announcement follows the retirement of Dr. Joseph G. Joyner in July. "We, the Board of Trustees, are confident we have found the right leader in Mr. Delaney," said Rick Groux, chairman of the Board and a 1979 graduate of Flagler. "At this pivotal time for Flagler College, he has the background and c  more

Florida Economic Opportunity Dept. Announces the Jacksonville Area September 2021 Employment Data
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 23 -- The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity issued the following news: Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Jacksonville area added 32,400 new private-sector jobs over the year, a 4.9% increase. Jacksonville's unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in September 2021, down from 5.2% reported in September 2020. Statewide, Florida's successful economy is driving the nation's positive economic activity. Florida's economy accelerated in September 2021, growing thr  more

Florida Economic Opportunity Dept.: Florida September Job Growth Rate is Three Times Faster Than the Nation
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 23 -- The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity issued the following news: Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida's successful economy is driving the nation's positive economic activity. Florida's economy accelerated in September 2021, growing at three times the rate over the month compared to the nation. Overall for the month, Florida gained 84,500 total jobs, including nearly 73,000 private-sector jobs. This month marks 17 months of private-sector job gro  more