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Florida’s unemployment rate continues its downward trend. Unemployment numbers released today show the state’s jobless rate fell from 9.9 percent to 9.6, marking 11th time the rate has declined in the past 13 months. 894-thousand Floridians are still looking for jobs. David Hart with the Florida Chamber of Commerce says even though the rate is slow to drop, it’s still a good sign.

“I think Florida is poised for success. We have a governor that is very focused on job creation and that really helps set the tone to do the right things for Florida to succeed,” said Hart.

Governor Rick Scott’s released this statement in response to today’s news.

“I’m pleased Florida’s unemployment rate has gone from 9.9 in December 2011 to 9.6 in January 2012. Florida’s unemployment rate has now dropped for 11 of the last 13 months and this is the second consecutive month the unemployment rate has been below 10 percent. It’s great to see Florida’s economy is trending in the right direction and our unemployment rate is the lowest in three years,” said Scott