Florida Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Florida filed 18 WARN Act notices in May 2025, impacting roughly 2,058 workers — representing a pullback from April and up 70% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 707 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 662 |
| Government | 1 | 373 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 168 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 58 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 58 |
| Transportation | 1 | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 707 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 662 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 3 | 925 |
| Collier | 1 | 342 |
| Broward | 4 | 210 |
| Duval | 1 | 127 |
| Miami-Dade | 2 | 116 |
Pinellas bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 925 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 2 | 902 |
| Naples | 1 | 342 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 127 |
| Miami Gardens | 2 | 116 |
| Orlando | 1 | 114 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 622 |
| Layoff | 3 | 528 |
Closures accounted for 30% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSNi, LLC and HSN | St. Petersburg | 529 | ||
| HSNi, LLC and HSN | St. Petersburg | 373 | Layoff | |
| GMRI, Inc. Bahama Breeze | Naples | 342 | Closure | |
| Revlon Consumer Products | Jacksonville | 127 | Closure | |
| Panera | Orlando | 114 | ||
| GroundGame Health | Tampa | 97 | Layoff | |
| Bahama Breeze 2750 Sawgrass Mills Circle | Sunrise | 69 | ||
| Bahama Breeze 1786 W. International Speedway Blvd | Daytona Beach | 69 | ||
| Bahama Breeze | Oakland Park | 68 | ||
| Technology Partner 16085 NW 52nd Ave | Miami Gardens | 58 | ||
| Technology Partners | Miami Gardens | 58 | Layoff | |
| S&S Activewear | Pompano Beach | 51 | Closure | |
| Northern Air Cargo | Miami | 30 | Closure | |
| Eagle Healthcare | Monticello | 26 | Closure | |
| Eagle Healthcare | Dunedin | 23 | Closure |
The single largest action involved HSNi, LLC and HSN at its St. Petersburg facility, reporting 529 affected workers. HSNi, LLC and HSN followed with 373 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Florida's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.