Florida experienced a significant drop in initial unemployment claims. There were 5,167 first-time filings for the week ending May 30. This marks the third consecutive week of declining claims in the state. Earlier in May, Spirit Airlines layoffs... — read more 

State lawmakers approved a property tax cut ballot measure. Voters will decide on this proposal in November. Local leaders warn the plan could significantly reduce city revenues. Boca Raton Mayor Andy Thomson stated it could lead to service cuts and... — read more 

Spirit Airlines, a Florida-based airline, recently shut down. This shutdown affected thousands of workers. Employees across three counties lost their jobs. Florida jobless claims spiked after these layoffs. New data indicates the labor market is now... — read more 

Fintech unicorn Rapyd is undergoing a major restructuring. It is laying off employees as part of this process. CEO Arik Shtilman announced a shift to an AI-driven business model. This change aims to make the company faster and more efficient. Dozens... — read more 

A career fair is being held in Fort Lauderdale. Hundreds of job seekers are expected to attend. Many are former Spirit Airlines employees. Spirit Airlines ceased operations earlier this month. The airline left approximately 17,000 employees... — read more 

Fewer teachers will work in the Palm Beach County School District this fall. The district anticipates position eliminations. Subsequent layoffs are also expected. This follows a 3.5% raise approved for teachers. Enrollment falls contributed to the... — read more 

United Way of Southwest Florida laid off ten employees. This action followed a significant fundraising shortfall. The organization is $1.6 million short of its $11.5 million goal. These layoffs occurred at its Lee, Hendry, and Glades office. United... — read more 

The Lee County School District informed 457 employees their contracts would not be renewed. Of these, 275 affected employees are teachers. The district faces a $46.7 million budget deficit. Another 407 teachers will leave due to attrition next year... — read more 

Mittera is closing its commercial printing plant in Jacksonville. This closure will impact 100 full-time employees. The company submitted a WARN notice to city and state officials. The reason for the closure is the loss of Mittera's primary customer... — read more 

The Florida Education Association (FEA), along with other groups, has sued the state Department of Education. They claim Florida's universal school voucher system violates the state constitution. The lawsuit alleges a disparity in oversight between... — read more 

Amazon will temporarily close its Port St. Lucie fulfillment center. The closure begins September 17 and will last two years for upgrades. This action impacts 850 warehouse employees. Amazon is investing $200 million into the facility renovation... — read more 

Florida public schools face widespread closures and staff reductions. Declining enrollment drives these issues across the state. Lower birthrates and high living costs contribute to student loss. State politics, including school vouchers, also impact... — read more 

Former Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. employees filed a class action lawsuit. They claim the airline improperly laid off about 17,000 workers. The suit alleges Spirit failed to provide 60 days' notice under the WARN Act. This occurred while the... — read more 

The Broward School Board recently approved a new organizational chart. The district will reduce its workforce by 300 positions. Additionally, 700 unfilled roles will be removed. The district expects to save a sum greater than $50 million. However... — read more 

Leon County Commissioners will discuss eliminating funding for the Council on Culture and Arts (COCA). COCA is a local nonprofit organization that funds year-round arts programming. Executive Director Kathleen Spehar warns this funding cut could... — read more 

Jazwares reportedly laid off its entire AEW division staff. These layoffs occurred on Friday. Wrestling figure reporter Kyle Peterson first shared this news. This action suggests the AEW figure line partnership is finished. Neither AEW nor Jazwares... — read more 

Maximus Global Services cut 123 employees at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The layoffs occurred on May 3, according to a WARN notice. Affected positions included customer service agents and cleaning staff. The company offers... — read more 

The Palm Beach County School Board approved a 3.5% pay raise for teachers. This decision followed months of negotiations with the Classroom Teachers Association. The district warned 250 employees could face layoffs to balance the budget. These cuts... — read more 

Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations. The airline announced permanent closure of all its U.S. facilities. This includes five locations across Florida. Almost 5,000 employees in Florida were laid off. Rising fuel prices and geopolitical events... — read more 

An Atento subsidiary plans significant layoffs. Nearly 100 employees will lose their jobs. These cuts affect operations in South Florida. Most impacted roles are in customer service. These positions are considered vulnerable to AI. South Florida ... — read more 

Layoffs are possible at two local prisons. The prison operator, Management & Training Corporation, issued a WARN notice. The corporation lost its contract to operate two facilities. These facilities are Bay Correctional Facility and Graceville... — read more 

Florida's teacher compensation ranks 50th among all states. The National Education Association published this annual report. The state's starting teacher pay ranks 19th. Teacher wages increased 3.3% from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. Low compensation leads... — read more 

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Management & Training Corporation (MTC). The investigation concerns a potential mass layoff in Graceville, Florida. MTC notified the state of its decision to lay off 259 employees on April 27, 2026. The firm... — read more 

The Broward School Board postponed a vote on proposed job cuts. The proposal aimed to eliminate 800 positions due to decreased state funding and student enrollment. This delay occurred as the board addressed a state investigation into credit card... — read more 

Peterson Brands is closing its Fort Myers plant permanently. This action will result in 135 layoffs in Lee County. The facility previously packaged shelf-stable fruit juices for various industries. All affected employees will lose their jobs by June... — read more 

Republic National Distributing Co. faces upcoming operational shifts. These shifts stem from a new agreement within the industry. The beverage distribution sector is undergoing a large transformation. This transformation may impact employees in... — read more 

The PGA Tour laid off 56 employees on Thursday. This represents about 4% of its global staff. The organization is undergoing a right-sizing for its new for-profit structure. FTI Consulting audited the tour and provided recommendations. The PGA Tour... — read more 

Florida businesses like HCL and Bahama Breeze are among those affected. HCL is cutting 51 to 100 employees in Florida. These layoffs reflect restructuring efforts, cost-cutting measures, and shifts tied to artificial intelligence. Workforce... — read more 

The Palm Beach County school board is considering a difficult decision regarding teacher salaries. The district indicates that a 3.5% teacher pay raise could lead to 192 layoffs and cuts to student services. Educators propose funding these raises by... — read more 

Broward County Public Schools faces an $80 million budget deficit. Over three hundred employees received layoff notices. Dozens of staff members protested these proposed job cuts. Declining student enrollment and reduced state funding caused the... — read more 

Mad Cave Studios recently laid off several employees. This included senior editors and marketing staff members. The company's president, Mark Irwin, cited the need for long-term health. He stated the changes allow for resilience and strategic... — read more 

Iron Galaxy Studios announced new layoffs. The company is reducing its size due to industry changes. Up to 90 employees could be affected by this decision. This follows a previous layoff of 66 employees last year. The studio aims to adapt to current... — read more 

Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) notified 950 employees of job eliminations. The layoffs are part of a global restructuring effort. Many affected employees worked in South Florida offices. UKG cited evolving market shifts and an "AI-first" transformation... — read more 

Sarasota County Schools district faces a significant budget deficit. This deficit will result in 180 first-year teachers and support staff losing their jobs. Florida ranks 50th nationally for average teacher pay and near the bottom for per-student... — read more 

Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology ceased operations. It was a flight school situated at Treasure Coast International Airport. The closure occurred after a lawsuit. This action led to job losses for many employees. The institution... — read more 

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn announced difficult news. Over 350 staff members received notifications about their job uncertainty. These decisions are driven by sustained declining enrollment. The decline resulted in a... — read more 

Fewer South Florida workers were affected by layoffs. This occurred during the first quarter of 2026. The overall impact of these job cuts was smaller. However, one specific sector still led in job reductions. The total number of workers facing job... — read more 

HCL America is cutting jobs in Orlando. The company plans to eliminate 120 technology positions. This action highlights how global tech shifts are affecting local workers. HCL America is considered a major IT employer. The job cuts are specific to... — read more 

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority laid off 31 employees. The agency took this step due to budget issues. Its board approved $14.2 million in spending reductions last month. These reductions included a 15% pay cut for senior leadership. Some... — read more 

Brevard Public Schools announced staff reductions. Superintendent Mark Rendell sent a letter about the changes. The district aims for a 7% staffing cost reduction. Declining student enrollment caused this decision. Salaries and benefits exceed 80% of... — read more