Florida Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in Florida reported 5 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, displacing an estimated 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)
4.7%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
5,573
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.28%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 160 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 139 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 103 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 98 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 160 workers across 2 notices. Notably, 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 most significant filing came from 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.