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Unemployment Rate Up in Citrus,
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Levy and Marion Counties
Today’s release of unemployment data for Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties from
the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI) indicated an increase in unemploy-
ment rates in the three-county region for August 2010.
Workforce Connection’s region posted a 14.2 percent unemployment rate, up .3
percent from last month and a full percentage point higher than last year at the same time.
Florida’s rate inched up .4 percent to 12.4 percent during the same reporting period. The
nation’s current unemployment rate is 9.5 percent, a drop of .2 percent from July 2010.
Marion County posted a 14.4 percent unemployment rate for August 2010, an in-
crease of .3 percent from July 2010 and nearly a full percentage point higher than August
2009. The Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is currently ranked fourth highest in
Florida for unemployment, down from third highest the previous month.
Citrus County followed with a rate of 14 percent, an increase of .3 percent from the
My name is Gus, I am a golden, 2 yo n.m, YorkyPoo. I am sooo cute, easy to handle, leash
previous month. Levy County posted 13.6 percent, an increase of .2 percent from July 2010.
trained, potty outside but need to continue with ‘regular’ housebreaking habits and come
Both Citrus and Levy counties unemployment rates are 1.2 percent higher than in August
with my own crate. I have an adorable black sister available to homes with no children
2009.
under 10 yrs, too. My adoption donation is $150. See us at A Humane Society of CEN-
The Ocala MSA’s August 2010 nonagricultural employment increased by 1,100
TRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. weekly FRIDAY Adoption Event in Pet Supermarket at
jobs or 1.2 percent from July, but decreased by 1,200 jobs or 1.3 percent from the previous
Inverness, from 1-3PM - or our (1st and 3rd Saturday) Adoption Event in Pet Supermarket,
year, posting the steepest rate of decline in the state.
11-1 PM. More pets and photos on www.AHumaneSocietyPetRescue.com.”
The number without jobs in Marion County increased from 19,029 to 19,616 from
WAG S CURRENT LIST OF
July to August. The number of unemployed individuals increased from 7,748 to 7,942 in
ADOPTABLE DOGS
Citrus County and from 2,190 to 2,227 in Levy County.
At the same time, 469 more people were employed in August than in July in Mar-
ion County, 134 more in Citrus and 40 more in Levy.
“Sadie” (pictured right) is a 7 wk
Rusty Skinner, Workforce Connection s chief operating officer, said that while
old female, Dachshund/Bassett Hound (a
there have been gains in the total number of people with jobs in region, those gains are
“Dachshett Hound”) mix puppy. She is a
offset by expansion of the labor force.
sable black color with a white patch on her
FortThe Citrus CountyGulf Beach remains closed
Island Health Department said Friday the advisory against swimming
chest. She is so cute. She has been started
on her shots and is wormed. She is seeking
her forever home.
that has been in effect for Fort Island Gulf Beach for the last two weeks will remain in effect
“Blake” is a 3 yr old neutered male,
over the weekend and at least until next week’s water sampling.
Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix. He
County Parks and Recreation Division has “No Swimming” signs posted on the
is current on his shots, wormed and micro-
beach because of the advisory and will leave them up until the Health Department rescinds
chipped. He is a beautiful happy dog look-
the advisory.
ing for a loving family that might have a job
The advisory is based on the criteria for enterococci bacteria adopted by the Flori-
for him.
da Department of Environmental Protection. The tests indicate that water contact may pose
“Blondie” is an adult female, Yel-
an increased risk of infectious disease, particularly for susceptible individuals.
low Lab mix. She is a nice dog. She has just
The beach water will be tested during the coming week and results available by the
come to our shelter and we are still learning
end of the work week. The county’s Environmental Health section will announce the status
about who she is.
of the advisory after evaluating the results of the sampling. For more information, contact
the Citrus County Health Department at 352-527-5283.
CATS & KITTENS: There are wonderful adult cats and kittens often available for adop-
tion. To see them, please contact Wayne Carson at the Williston Police Dept. at 352-528-
4991. For more information, contact us at our WAG telephone number 352-528-9888 in
Williston or visit our website at www.willistonanimalgroup.com. You may also see photos
of all of the WAG adoptable dogs at www.petfinder.com. Thank you and “WAG a Happy
Tale”.
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