Citrus County's unemployment in June showed a 0.8 percent increase compared to May.

That data comes from the state's Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI), in a report released on July 22.

In June, the county's rate was at 11.8 percent, compared to 11.0 percent during May, the agency said.

There were also corresponding rises in the unemployment rate in neighboring counties.

In Levy County, the unemployment rate for June was recorded at 11.1 percent, compared to 10.3 percent in May. In Hernando County, the rate for June was 13.8 percent in June, compared to 11.0 percent in May. In Marion County, the unemployment rate in June was set at 12.6 percent, compared to 12.0 percent during May.

Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June 2011 is 10.6 percent.

This represents 982,000 jobless out of a labor force of 9,234,000. The state’s unemployment rate is unchanged from May 2011 but is 0.8 percentage point lower than the June 2010 rate of 11.4 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate is 9.2 percent in June.

Florida’s seasonally adjusted total nonagricultural employment in June 2011 is 7,247,000, an increase of 4,300 jobs (+0.1 percent) from May 2011. Florida has gained 85,500 jobs from January through June 2011.

“While Florida’s continued pattern of job growth is good news, we still have much work to do to restore our state’s economy to pre-recession levels, and that effort remains our highest priority,” said Agency for Workforce Innovation Director Cynthia R. Lorenzo.

“Under Governor Scott’s leadership and through Florida’s nationally recognized workforce services, we are committed to ensuring our employers and potential employers have the support they need to succeed and create the jobs that will continue Florida’s forward momentum.”