DAYTONA BEACH -- Volusia County's unemployment rate for the month of July reached 11.2 percent, higher than the statewide average of 10.7 percent for the same period, according to Florida Labor officials.
In nearby Flagler County, unemployment was even higher at 15.9 percent, the second most in the state, exceeded only by Hendry County.
Unemployment figures for August are expected to be released later this month.