Florida Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in Florida filed 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 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)
4.6%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
5,659
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
0.27%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 160 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 139 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 103 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 98 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 160 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, 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 |
The single largest action involved 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.