Florida Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Florida reported 12 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 1,008 workers. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
12
Notices Filed
1,008
Workers Affected
84
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Florida (DOL/BLS)
4.5%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
6,387
Initial Claims
(2026-04-04 wk)
0.27%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-04 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 637 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 197 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 174 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 637 workers across 4 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 197 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahama Breeze | Miami | 377 | Closure | |
| Innodata Services | Orlando | 163 | Layoff | |
| Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour | Bal Harbour | 108 | ||
| Liberty Dental Plan | Tampa | 102 | ||
| Liberty Dental Plan | Tampa | 95 | ||
| Bahama Breeze | Miami | 77 | ||
| Bahama Breeze | Pembroke Pines | 75 | ||
| Innodata Services | Miami | 4 | ||
| Innodata Services | Orlando | 3 | ||
| Innodata Services | Saint Cloud | 2 | ||
| Innodata Services | Greenacres | 1 | ||
| Hgs USA | Orlando | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Bahama Breeze at its Miami facility, reporting 377 affected workers. Innodata Services followed with 163 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Florida for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for Florida.