Who's hiring in Florida?

With the economic recovery underway, nearly every industry in Florida is hiring. But some sectors are stronger than others.

The strongest industry of late is construction, which saw a 7.2% annual-percentage gain in employment in May, according to the latest seasonally adjusted data available from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Within the construction industry, heavy and civil engineering construction posted the biggest annual gain, with 8.5% growth.

A rebound in tourism statewide also boosted employment growth in the hospitality sector, by an annual rate of 4.9% in May. Within that industry, food and drinking places reported the biggest employment gain, up 5.8%.