Florida Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Florida submitted 12 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, putting at risk 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)
4.3%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
5,450
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
0.27%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 637 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 197 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 174 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 637 workers across 4 notices. Separately, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.