Florida’s private-sector job growth down 9 percent in April over year

Florida added 11,100 private-sector jobs in April, a 9 percent decrease from 12,218 added in April in 2016, according to the payroll firm ADP.

The most jobs, 1,800, were added in trade, transportation and utilities; followed by 1,300 each in professional and business services category and in manufacturing. Construction and mining added 800 jobs.

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This story was originally published May 9, 2017 at 8:28 PM with the headline "Florida’s private-sector job growth down 9 percent in April over year."