#florida

Hillsborough County commissioners discussed a proposed property tax reform amendment. The amendment could reduce county property tax revenue by $367 million annually. This loss may force staff layoffs, wage freezes, or increased fees. County services like parks and libraries could also face cuts. Florida voters will decide on the amendment in November.

Tampa, Florida

https://www.fox13news.com/news/hillsborough-county-commissioners-discuss-impacts-proposed-property-tax-reform-including-layoffs

Senator Bernie Sanders targeted a Jacksonville maritime company. He accused the firm of illegal union-busting. Sanders also cited unsafe work conditions. A worker death reportedly occurred there. The company also conducted recent layoffs.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.news4jax.com/video/news/2026/06/15/sen-bernie-sanders-criticizes-jacksonville-maritime-company-after-worker-death-layoffs/

BAE Systems is cutting jobs in Jacksonville. Nearly 200 employees are affected by these layoffs. This represents about a quarter of the local workforce. The company cited expected workload as the reason. These reductions began this week.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/06/11/bae-systems-lays-off-nearly-200-jacksonville-workers/

Does anyone have more info about Verizon not paying their light bill for an office in Florida? This is an operating expense that should never be overlooked and it’s really concerning.

Is Verizon having liquidity problems, lack of oversight, and or a combination of a sh-t show?

My code was “69” oddly enough.

Sanitas, a clinic operator, laid off nearly 150 employees. These layoffs occurred in South Florida. The affected positions included medical assistants. Nurse practitioners were also among those impacted.

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/06/10/sanitas-warn-notice-south-florida.html

Florida experienced a significant drop in initial unemployment claims. There were 5,167 first-time filings for the week ending May 30. This marks the third consecutive week of declining claims in the state. Earlier in May, Spirit Airlines layoffs caused a surge in jobless claims. Florida's overall unemployment rate has been steadily increasing.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/800725-florida-first-time-jobless-claims-see-sharp-drop-for-final-week-of-may/

USAA just return 1 billion to its policyholders in Florida. Does State Farm have the ba--s to do the same in more states?

State lawmakers approved a property tax cut ballot measure. Voters will decide on this proposal in November. Local leaders warn the plan could significantly reduce city revenues. Boca Raton Mayor Andy Thomson stated it could lead to service cuts and layoffs. The city is preparing for difficult decisions ahead.

Boca Raton, Florida

https://www.wflx.com/2026/06/03/local-leaders-warn-florida-property-tax-cut-plan-could-gut-city-services-bring-layoffs/

Spirit Airlines, a Florida-based airline, recently shut down. This shutdown affected thousands of workers. Employees across three counties lost their jobs. Florida jobless claims spiked after these layoffs. New data indicates the labor market is now stabilizing.

Orlando, Florida

https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2026/05/31/jobless-claims-dip-after-spirit-led-spike.html

A career fair is being held in Fort Lauderdale. Hundreds of job seekers are expected to attend. Many are former Spirit Airlines employees. Spirit Airlines ceased operations earlier this month. The airline left approximately 17,000 employees jobless.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/05/27/ex-spirit-employees-among-job-seekers-expected-at-port-everglades-career-fair-in-fort-lauderdale/

Fewer teachers will work in the Palm Beach County School District this fall. The district anticipates position eliminations. Subsequent layoffs are also expected. This follows a 3.5% raise approved for teachers. Enrollment falls contributed to the decision.

Palm Beach County, Florida

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/education/2026/05/27/palm-beach-county-teachers-raises-layoffs/90259750007/

United Way of Southwest Florida laid off ten employees. This action followed a significant fundraising shortfall. The organization is $1.6 million short of its $11.5 million goal. These layoffs occurred at its Lee, Hendry, and Glades office. United Way has maintained its 92 partnerships with other nonprofits.

Fort Myers, FL

https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/layoffs-united-way-southwest-florida-fundraising/71366277

The Lee County School District informed 457 employees their contracts would not be renewed. Of these, 275 affected employees are teachers. The district faces a $46.7 million budget deficit. Another 407 teachers will leave due to attrition next year. Some non-renewed positions may be preserved or reallocated.

https://www.wgcu.org/education/2026-05-20/more-than-half-of-457-layoffs-in-lee-county-schools-will-be-teachers-275-get-notices

Mittera is closing its commercial printing plant in Jacksonville. This closure will impact 100 full-time employees. The company submitted a WARN notice to city and state officials. The reason for the closure is the loss of Mittera's primary customer. Layoffs are expected to begin after July 16, 2026.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/mittera-layoffs-jacksonville-printing-plant-closing/77-670b80dd-6cfd-4c67-a05f-c194e9cea1fe

The Florida Education Association (FEA), along with other groups, has sued the state Department of Education. They claim Florida's universal school voucher system violates the state constitution. The lawsuit alleges a disparity in oversight between public and private schools receiving taxpayer funds. Nearly $5 billion in state money is allocated for these vouchers, including for homeschooling. Public schools have experienced declining enrollment and budget cuts since universal vouchers began in 2023. The FEA seeks accountability, transparency, and consistent educational standards across all schools.

Florida

https://www.wusf.org/the-florida-roundup/2026-05-18/why-was-florida-sued-over-universal-school-vouchers

Amazon will temporarily close its Port St. Lucie fulfillment center. The closure begins September 17 and will last two years for upgrades. This action impacts 850 warehouse employees. Amazon is investing $200 million into the facility renovation. Affected employees will receive severance, benefits, and job search assistance.

Port St. Lucie, Florida

https://www.wpbf.com/article/amazon-fulfillment-center-in-port-st-lucie-to-close-for-2-years-affecting-850-employees/71341940

Citi tampa analytics and data science teams keeps promoting only H1B folks and stalls American workers and permanent residents. Hope the America first movement move to CITI Tampa as well.

Florida public schools face widespread closures and staff reductions. Declining enrollment drives these issues across the state. Lower birthrates and high living costs contribute to student loss. State politics, including school vouchers, also impact funding. Many districts are cutting positions and closing campuses.

Florida

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/education/2026/05/18/florida-public-schools-face-closures-enrollment-dropoff-teacher-shortages-funding-problems/90059571007/

The Broward School Board recently approved a new organizational chart. The district will reduce its workforce by 300 positions. Additionally, 700 unfilled roles will be removed. The district expects to save a sum greater than $50 million. However, certain board members expressed worries regarding student impact.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/05/12/broward-school-board-votes-for-massive-amount-of-layoffs/

Leon County Commissioners will discuss eliminating funding for the Council on Culture and Arts (COCA). COCA is a local nonprofit organization that funds year-round arts programming. Executive Director Kathleen Spehar warns this funding cut could cause layoffs and reduce services. County staff recommends transferring COCA's grant programs to the county’s Division of Tourism. This change aims to save costs and protect against future financial pressures.

Tallahassee, Florida

https://www.wctv.tv/2026/05/12/coca-warns-proposed-funding-cut-could-lead-layoffs-reduced-arts-programming-leon-co/

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Jazwares reportedly laid off its entire AEW division staff. These layoffs occurred on Friday. Wrestling figure reporter Kyle Peterson first shared this news. This action suggests the AEW figure line partnership is finished. Neither AEW nor Jazwares has officially confirmed these reports.

https://www.ringsidenews.com/entire-aew-jazwares-division-let-go-company-layoffs/

You would think with the wealth management presence that the Bank has in Florida plus the state's population, there would be a HUB office location in Florida. Anyone hear of talk about adding a FL HUB office?

Maximus Global Services cut 123 employees at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The layoffs occurred on May 3, according to a WARN notice. Affected positions included customer service agents and cleaning staff. The company offers various aviation services like ramp handling and commercial cleaning. Maximus Global Services previously worked with Spirit Airlines employees.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2026/05/07/florida-fll-ft-lauderdale-airport-layoffs-spirit/89974073007/

The Palm Beach County School Board approved a 3.5% pay raise for teachers. This decision followed months of negotiations with the Classroom Teachers Association. The district warned 250 employees could face layoffs to balance the budget. These cuts may affect teachers, administrators, and office assistants. The teachers union must still ratify the agreement for it to become final.

Palm Beach County, Florida

https://www.wpbf.com/article/palm-beach-county-teachers-win-pay-raise-as-district-warns-of-layoffs/71241817

Any word on how many?

Spirit Airlines has ceased all operations. The airline announced permanent closure of all its U.S. facilities. This includes five locations across Florida. Almost 5,000 employees in Florida were laid off. Rising fuel prices and geopolitical events caused the shutdown.

Florida

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/state/2026/05/05/spirit-closes-florida-workers-laid-off-orlando-fort-lauderdale-miami/89941486007/

An Atento subsidiary plans significant layoffs. Nearly 100 employees will lose their jobs. These cuts affect operations in South Florida. Most impacted roles are in customer service. These positions are considered vulnerable to AI.

South Florida

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/04/30/customer-service-layoffs-south-florida.html

Layoffs are possible at two local prisons. The prison operator, Management & Training Corporation, issued a WARN notice. The corporation lost its contract to operate two facilities. These facilities are Bay Correctional Facility and Graceville Correctional Facility. Both prisons are located in northwest Florida.

Panama City, Florida

https://www.newsherald.com/story/news/local/2026/04/30/layoffs-possible-in-northwest-florida-as-prison-contract-set-to-expire/89857305007/

Florida's teacher compensation ranks 50th among all states. The National Education Association published this annual report. The state's starting teacher pay ranks 19th. Teacher wages increased 3.3% from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. Low compensation leads to staff layoffs and fewer students.

https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/04/27/florida-average-teacher-pay-remains-at-bottom-of-national-data-union-says/

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Management & Training Corporation (MTC). The investigation concerns a potential mass layoff in Graceville, Florida. MTC notified the state of its decision to lay off 259 employees on April 27, 2026. The firm believes MTC may have violated the federal WARN Act. This law requires 60 days' notice before such significant layoffs.

Graceville, Florida

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/04/28/management-training-corporation-warn-act-investigation-2/

The Broward School Board postponed a vote on proposed job cuts. The proposal aimed to eliminate 800 positions due to decreased state funding and student enrollment. This delay occurred as the board addressed a state investigation into credit card misuse. The probe concerns the Board chair's $150 ticket purchase for a political fundraiser using public funds. The Board will strengthen credit card policies and provide additional training.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

https://www.wlrn.org/education/2026-04-29/broward-school-board-responds-to-state-probe-of-misuse-of-public-funds-delays-votes-on-job-cuts

Just got world from my Sr Director. Work from home next week. Layoff announcement goes next Thurs. I’m in Lake Mary, FL

Looks like the company’s effort to union bust backfired again. Preying on all the new construction guys and new techs might have worked in NC, but failed horribly in FL. Over 80% of votes were to keep the union. JS is now 0-2 in his efforts!

Peterson Brands is closing its Fort Myers plant permanently. This action will result in 135 layoffs in Lee County. The facility previously packaged shelf-stable fruit juices for various industries. All affected employees will lose their jobs by June 27. The company filed a WARN letter regarding the total plant shutdown.

Fort Myers, Florida

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2026/apr/27/fort-myers-plant-closure-layoffs/

Republic National Distributing Co. faces upcoming operational shifts. These shifts stem from a new agreement within the industry. The beverage distribution sector is undergoing a large transformation. This transformation may impact employees in Northeast Florida. RNDC is a leading wholesale distributor of wine and spirits.

Jacksonville, Florida

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/business/employment/2026/04/24/republic-national-distributing-co-sale-could-bring-over-160-layoffs-in-jacksonville/89773463007/

Florida businesses like HCL and Bahama Breeze are among those affected. HCL is cutting 51 to 100 employees in Florida. These layoffs reflect restructuring efforts, cost-cutting measures, and shifts tied to artificial intelligence. Workforce reductions span technology, finance, health care, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.

Florida

https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/list-companies-planning-layoffs-week-include-these-fl-businesses

The Palm Beach County school board is considering a difficult decision regarding teacher salaries. The district indicates that a 3.5% teacher pay raise could lead to 192 layoffs and cuts to student services. Educators propose funding these raises by eliminating 454 existing vacant teacher positions instead. Declining student enrollment, with 7,000 fewer students, contributes to the district's budget challenges. The school board is scheduled to vote on the final salary plan on May 6.

Palm Beach County, Florida

https://www.wptv.com/news/education/palm-beach-county-school-board-faces-a-tough-choice-between-teacher-raises-potential-job-layoffs

Broward County Public Schools faces an $80 million budget deficit. Over three hundred employees received layoff notices. Dozens of staff members protested these proposed job cuts. Declining student enrollment and reduced state funding caused the deficit. The school board is scheduled to vote on the cuts next Tuesday.

Broward County, Florida

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/staff-pushback-broward-county-public-schools-job-cuts/

Does Citi post WARN notices? Florida, Texas, Delaware? I am curious as I have checked but haven’t seen one and I am aware that there have been many layoffs in these states.