Florida Layoffs — March 2025
Employers in Florida reported 32 WARN Act notices in March 2025, displacing an estimated 1,979 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and up 27% versus March 2024. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 16 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 966 |
| Transportation | 3 | 270 |
| Healthcare | 12 | 164 |
| Retail | 1 | 145 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 136 |
| Government | 4 | 101 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 94 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 966 workers across 6 notices. Notably, Transportation reported 270 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-dade | 5 | 836 |
| Brevard | 3 | 238 |
| Duval | 11 | 193 |
| Pinellas | 1 | 145 |
| Saint Johns | 3 | 102 |
Miami-dade was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 836 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 1 | 430 |
| Miami Beach | 4 | 406 |
| Jacksonville | 13 | 291 |
| Orlando | 3 | 238 |
| Sarasota | 2 | 202 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 16 | 1,003 |
| Layoff | 13 | 777 |
The high proportion of closures (51% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Florida's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Oriental | Miami | 430 | Closure | |
| HSNI, LLC and HSN | St. Petersburg | 145 | Closure | |
| Royal Palm South Beach Miami | Miami Beach | 134 | Layoff | |
| Spoonful Management Miami | Miami Beach | 134 | Layoff | |
| SP+, A Metropolis | Orlando | 110 | Layoff | |
| Interstate Management Company, LLC ("Aim bridge") | Sarasota | 101 | ||
| Interstate Management Company, LLC ("Aimbridge") at Hyatt Regency Sarasota | Sarasota | 101 | Closure | |
| CSG Systems | Crawfordville | 99 | Closure | |
| AT&T | Sunrise | 88 | Layoff | |
| FedEx Supply Chain | Jacksonville | 87 | ||
| National Distribution Centers | Orlando | 73 | Layoff | |
| Cayuga Home for Children, DBA Cayuga Centers | Miami Beach | 72 | Closure | |
| SLS South Beach Employer | Miami Beach | 66 | Layoff | |
| Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute San Marco Physician | Jacksonville | 65 | Layoff | |
| Veyer | Orlando | 55 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Mandarin Oriental at its Miami facility, reporting 430 affected workers. HSNI, LLC and HSN followed with 145 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Florida. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Florida WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.