State Representative, Cord Byrd, provided the below information for individuals who have been unsuccessful in applying for unemployment through the DEO website. This includes a link to download a paper application to fill out and mail.
From Cord Byrd:
If you need to file for Unemployment, or have tried unsuccessfully to apply online, please complete, print and mail the application at this link.
If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to email my office at Katherine.woodby@myfloridahouse.gov.
http://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/claimants/rapaperapplication