Jobs in Florida are growing much faster than the national rate, according to a September employment report. The office of  Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) estimated the job growth at three times that of the nation. Florida has recorded 17 months of continued private-sector job growth. The Sunshine State gained 84,500 jobs in September, with 73,000 of those in the private sector, according to the governor’s office. The figures showed an increase of 5.6 percent compared to the same time last year. In a press release, the governor’s office said: “Florida’s labor force increased by 540,000 over the year, with 423,000 of that increase occurring in the last six months.” Most jobs were created in the leisure and hospitality industry, adding 26,600 positions.  Trade, transportation, and utilities gained 19,200 jobs; professional and business services added 10,400; construction went up 6,900, and education and health services increased by 6,300 jobs. Figures from the …