TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis released the following statement regarding the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) June 2019 report on Florida’s continued growth in private-sector industry job creation:

“Outstanding news today from Governor Ron DeSantis and DEO on the continued health of Florida’s robust private-sector job market. Our low taxes, strong fiscal management, and business friendly regulations are why businesses continue to flock to the Sunshine State.

"Florida is outpacing the national job growth rate and unemployment remains low. This month's report is further proof that now more than ever, Florida remains open for business and ready to work.”