#florida

Any word on how many?

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 caused the shutdown.

Florida

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/state/2026/05/05/spirit-closes-florida-workers-laid-off-orlando-fort-lauderdale-miami/89941486007/

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

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/04/30/customer-service-layoffs-south-florida.html

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 Correctional Facility. Both prisons are located in northwest Florida.

Panama City, Florida

https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/local/2026/04/30/layoffs-possible-in-northwest-florida-as-prison-contract-set-to-expire/89857305007/

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 to staff layoffs and fewer students.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/04/27/florida-average-teacher-pay-remains-at-bottom-of-national-data-union-says/

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 believes MTC may have violated the federal WARN Act. This law requires 60 days' notice before such significant layoffs.

Graceville, Florida

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/04/28/management-training-corporation-warn-act-investigation-2/

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 misuse. The probe concerns the Board chair's $150 ticket purchase for a political fundraiser using public funds. The Board will strengthen credit card policies and provide additional training.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.wlrn.org/education/2026-04-29/broward-school-board-responds-to-state-probe-of-misuse-of-public-funds-delays-votes-on-job-cuts

Just got world from my Sr Director. Work from home next week. Layoff announcement goes next Thurs. I’m in Lake Mary, FL

Looks like the company’s effort to union bust backfired again. Preying on all the new construction guys and new techs might have worked in NC, but failed horribly in FL. Over 80% of votes were to keep the union. JS is now 0-2 in his efforts!

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 27. The company filed a WARN letter regarding the total plant shutdown.

Fort Myers, Florida

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/apr/27/fort-myers-plant-closure-layoffs/

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 Northeast Florida. RNDC is a leading wholesale distributor of wine and spirits.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/business/employment/2026/04/24/republic-national-distributing-co-sale-could-bring-over-160-layoffs-in-jacksonville/89773463007/

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 reductions span technology, finance, health care, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.

Florida

https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/list-companies-planning-layoffs-week-include-these-fl-businesses

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 eliminating 454 existing vacant teacher positions instead. Declining student enrollment, with 7,000 fewer students, contributes to the district's budget challenges. The school board is scheduled to vote on the final salary plan on May 6.

Palm Beach County, Florida

https://www.wptv.com/news/education/palm-beach-county-school-board-faces-a-tough-choice-between-teacher-raises-potential-job-layoffs

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 deficit. The school board is scheduled to vote on the cuts next Tuesday.

Broward County, Florida

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/staff-pushback-broward-county-public-schools-job-cuts/

Does Citi post WARN notices? Florida, Texas, Delaware? I am curious as I have checked but haven’t seen one and I am aware that there have been many layoffs in these states.

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. This action impacts 6% of the company's worldwide workforce.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/16/ukg-formerly-ultimate-software-lays-off-950-employees-many-from-south-florida-offices/

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 funding. Increased state voucher funding diverts money from public school budgets. Declining enrollment, partly due to students leaving for private schools, exacerbates the financial issues.

Sarasota, Florida

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2026/04/15/sarasota-schools-teachers/89611645007/

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 was located in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Fort Pierce, Florida

https://cw34.com/news/local/gallery/fort-pierce-florida-flight-school-aviator-college-closes-after-lawsuit-layoffs-closure-jobs-students-mechanics-pilots-?photo=2

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 loss of funding for the district. The School Board will meet on April 21 to make decisions on the proposal.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/04/16/broward-county-public-schools-notifies-300-staff-members-of-job-uncertainty/

Florida will have cuts at the end of this month in a certain team. They just want all the work finished first, then May 1 there will be a 5 min outlook invite.

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 its Orlando operations.

Orlando, Florida

https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/03/31/florida-orlando-hcl-america-layoffs-global-tech.html

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 administrative positions were also eliminated.

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2026/03/26/jacksonville-transportation-authority-lays-off-31-employees/89340713007/

All Florida Clinics were told ten minutes ago that all employees must attend a business update meeting at noon today. Any info on what’s happening?

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 district spending.

Brevard, Florida

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/education/2026/03/23/heres-your-guide-to-layoffs-and-reorganization-at-brevard-public-schools/89006890007/

A Miami-based distributor is implementing job cuts. Concurrently, the company is expanding its operational footprint. These job cuts are moving forward as planned. The distributor is located in Miami. Its growth strategy continues alongside these personnel changes.

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/03/20/southern-glazers-expands-deals-plans-layoffs.html

Any Optum FL CLINICS to be impactedtomorrow?

Check this out......looks like BP's path of destruction continues on.

https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@OP+1kcs10tc6

Baker McKenzie is closing its Tampa back-office location. This action is part of the firm's broader restructuring. The firm is moving to a remote operational model. This change means Tampa-based staff will work remotely. It follows earlier announcements of global staff cuts.

Tampa, Florida

https://abovethelaw.com/2026/03/top-10-biglaw-firm-shuts-down-back-office-location-as-restructuring-and-staff-cuts-continue/

Employers announced nearly 2,000 layoffs in Florida during February. Federal officials reported a national decrease of 92,000 jobs for the month. So far in 2026, Florida has seen 2,791 announced layoffs from over two dozen employers. This total represents a 36 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025. The national unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.4 percent.

https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/more-layoffs-hit-fl-federal-job-numbers-fall

Trulieve, Florida’s largest medical mari--ana company, announced layoffs. Over 50 employees at a Clearwater call center will be affected. The company cited business restructuring for the permanent mass layoff. This decision followed a report of $1.2 billion in 2025 profits. Trulieve also reported record cash flow last year.

https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/trulieve-announces-mass-layoff-at-clearwater-call-center/amp/

The layoffs have begun. Florida regions layoffs has begun and will be announced 3/19/2026 . Last day of work will be 4/2/2026

Saks Fifth Avenue is closing its Sarasota store. This location is its only Tampa Bay presence. The store will cease operations by the end of May. The closure will result in 66 layoffs. This information comes from the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2026/03/09/saks-fifth-avenue-closing-in-sarasota.html

A ca--abis company is eliminating jobs. Dozens of customer service positions are affected. These layoffs are occurring at a Clearwater call center. The company is described as a ca--abis giant. This constitutes a mass layoff event.

Clearwater, Florida

https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2026/03/04/trulieve-clearwater-call-center-layoffs.html

HCL Tech is planning layoffs at its Lakeland office complex. Nearly 100 employees will be affected by these changes. The company functions as a vendor. It is tied to Marriott Vacations Worldwide's outsourcing strategy.

https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2026/02/19/hcl-tech-layoffs-lakeland.html

Marion County Commissioners are considering layoffs this year. This comes as they prepare for their first budget meeting in April. The county passed a $33.7 million budget for 2026. However, only $29.2 million is projected to be earned in revenue. This creates a significant budget deficit.

https://www.marionstar.com/story/news/local/2026/02/17/marion-county-budget-deficit-layoffs-possible-no-tax-increase/87959378007/

I keep hearing that Archwell is going to buy the clinics in Florida? So there won't be anymore wellmed or optum clinics. Has anyone heard anything???

DHL Supply Chain is laying off 203 employees. These cuts affect a Lakeland, Florida facility. The facility is an IKEA customer fulfillment center. The company reported the layoffs in a WARN notice on February 9. Employee separations are expected to begin on April 13.

https://www.theledger.com/story/business/employment/2026/02/12/203-layoffs-at-lakeland-dhl-starting-in-april-site-closing-dec-31/88626684007/?gca-cat=p&gnt-cfr=1

Bahama Breeze is a casual dining brand. The company is exiting South Florida. Its parent company is restructuring the chain. This restructuring includes a statewide layoff. A total of 377 employees are affected

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/02/06/south-florida-bahama-breeze-shutdown-layoff-377.html

https://futurism.com/nasa-staff-layoff-trump --- NASA is losing a lot of workers. Over 2,100 high level employees are leaving, many with important jobs in science, space flights, and support work. This is tied to government budget cuts that started under Trump. Many workers took buyout deals and left on purpose, but it still hurts NASA. A new budget plan for 2026 could cut about one quarter of NASA money. NASA used to be one of the best places to work in the government, but that is changing fast.