ORLANDO, Fla. — Information from the Florida Department of Commerce shows that Central Florida is becoming a competitor in Florida’s manufacturing revival — a shift driven by new facilities, advanced technology and investments that are bringing higher-paying jobs to the region.
Community leaders say the growth is helping diversify an economy long dominated by tourism and service-sector employment.
Information from the Department of Commerce shows that Miami-Dade County ranks first in the state for manufacturing jobs with 44,800. Orange and Pinellas counties are not far behind, though, with 36,800 and 35,100 jobs, respectively…