Florida Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in Florida recorded 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, covering approximately 500 workers. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
500
Workers Affected
100
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Florida (DOL/BLS)
4.3%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
5,641
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
0.27%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 160 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 139 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 103 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 98 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 160 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 139 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UF Health Shands | Gainesville | 139 | ||
| Clarifying | Clear Water | 103 | ||
| UF Health Central Florida | The Villages | 102 | ||
| Hcl | Lakeland | 98 | ||
| UF Health Central Florida | Leesburg | 58 |
Leading the list was UF Health Shands at its Gainesville facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Clarifying followed with 103 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Florida for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for Florida.