Florida Employment Central in Governor's Race

Tampa, FLThe question of Florida employment is looming large in the race to the governor's mansion in the Sunshine State.

Both candidates, Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Alex Sink, believe that one of the biggest problems Florida faces is its high unemployment rate, which currently sits at 11.5 percent, according to Fox 13.

"As our state struggles though the highest unemployment rate on record, we must redouble our efforts to build an economy and business-friendly environment where employees are needed," said Rick Scott in a statement.

Sink spoke about the importance of Florida employment at a number of Labor Day events.

"Unfortunately, too many families in our state are struggling right now and over one million Floridians are unable to find a job," she said. "Getting Floridians back to work and building a stronger, more stable economy for the future will be my top priority as Governor."

According to the news provider, both Scott and Sink want to attract businesses to the state, but disagree on the type of businesses to court and how to make sure they stay in Florida.

The national unemployment rate is currently at 9.6 percent.