Florida Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Florida filed 16 WARN Act notices in January 2026, impacting roughly 899 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 13% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 388 |
| Mining & Energy | 6 | 150 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 117 |
| Transportation | 1 | 92 |
| Retail | 1 | 74 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 19 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 388 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Mining & Energy reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard | 3 | 296 |
| Collier | 1 | 235 |
| Baker | 4 | 94 |
| Manatee | 1 | 74 |
| Miami-dade | 1 | 66 |
Brevard was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 296 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 3 | 296 |
| Naples | 1 | 235 |
| Starke | 4 | 112 |
| Miramar | 1 | 74 |
| Miami | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 89 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Grande Beach Resort | Naples | 235 | ||
| ECS Federal | Orlando | 117 | ||
| Host International | Orlando | 92 | ||
| Paradies Lagardere FL EE Dining | Orlando | 87 | ||
| Saks & | Miramar | 74 | ||
| Aimbridge | Miami | 66 | ||
| TelaForce | Fort Walton Beach | 59 | ||
| Chemours | Starke | 44 | ||
| Chemours | Starke | 44 | Layoff | |
| Chemours | Macclenny | 19 | ||
| Chemours | Macclenny | 19 | Layoff | |
| SMBC Manubank | Ponte Vedra Beach | 14 | Layoff | |
| Chemours | Starke | 12 | ||
| Chemours | Starke | 12 | Layoff | |
| Smbc Manubank | Jacksonville | 4 |
The single largest action involved Naples Grande Beach Resort at its Naples facility, reporting 235 affected workers. ECS Federal followed with 117 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.