Florida’s labor market showed broad deceleration in early 2026, with nonfarm payroll employment declining 0.4% year over year as of February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Year-over-year employment growth weakens across Florida
While statewide employment declined year over year, job losses and unemployment increases varied widely by market
By Lisa McNatt
CoStar AnalyticsMay 7, 2026 | 1:15 P.M.
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