TALLAHASSEE (AP) – Florida unemployment compensation benefits are increasing by $25 a week due to federal stimulus funding.

The higher rate went into effect Sunday under an agreement that Gov. Charlie Crist signed with the U.S. Department of Labor.

It’ll bring $345 million in federal money to Florida through the end of the calendar year.

Benefits are based on a worker’s prior earnings and last year ranged from $32 to $275 per week.