Florida Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Florida recorded 9 WARN Act notices in February 2018, covering approximately 1,112 workers — marking a decline from January and up 136% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 506 |
| Transportation | 2 | 279 |
| Other | 1 | 184 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 116 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 27 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 506 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Transportation reported 279 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 3 | 499 |
| Brevard | 3 | 463 |
| Okaloosa | 1 | 82 |
| Hillsborough | 1 | 41 |
| Seminole | 1 | 27 |
Pinellas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 499 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 465 |
| Patrick Air Force Base Brevard County | 2 | 279 |
| Orlando | 1 | 184 |
| Hurlburt Field Air Force Base | 1 | 82 |
| Tampa | 1 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Florida this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Transamerica Life Insurance at its St. Petersburg facility, reporting 465 affected workers. DynCorp International followed with 229 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.